Wellbeing & Learner Support Services at The College Merthyr Tydfil (TCMT)
At the College we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for our learners and our values are to be professional, inspiring, collaborative and supportive. All staff at the college work closely to create this culture and to empower and support our learners.
Our Wellbeing Centre is based on the first floor and provides a collaborative support system for all learners. Our team offer advice, guidance and support on all aspects of wellbeing, including safeguarding, and emotional wellbeing, alongside therapeutic inputs form the Nurse Practitioner, Counsellor and Chaplaincy services.
If there are any queries about wellbeing support learners can call into the wellbeing centre or email T_wellbeing@merthyr.ac.uk. Learners can also make a referral for support on the college OnTrack system.
Looked After Young People and Young Adult Carers
If you are a young adult carer that is managing a caring role with college work, college can offer support to help you cope with the additional pressures.
If you live with a guardian, in a placement or there is a change to where you are living the college wellbeing and safeguarding teams can help to ensure that you are receiving the correct support.
Please contact us using the following details:
Learner Experience Coordinator (Caroline Donaldson)
Safeguarding
The College is committed to keeping our learners safe from harm, harm may include:
Abuse; online danger; neglect or radicalisation. The College actively promotes your wellbeing and empowers you to be healthy, included and safe in a welcoming environment.
If you have any concerns or questions about your safety or wellbeing, please contact the safeguarding and wellbeing teams in the wellbeing centre on the first floor at college or on one of the following email addresses:
TCMT Chaplaincy Support
The Chaplaincy Service is here to support learners - whoever you are, whatever you believe, whatever is on your mind. Learners can speak to the service about anything, they are non-judgemental and respect and value what is important to you, the college also has a quiet space for reflection where prayer mats are available if required (this is available on the Ground Floor). If you require chaplaincy support please contact a member of the wellbeing team in the wellbeing centre on the first floor or email T_wellbeing@merthyr.ac.uk
Inspire
At college we have a team of Inspire Wellbeing Support Workers, the wellbeing support workers:
- Support learners by promoting the College values of Inspirational, Collaborative, Professional, and Supportive.
- Ensure that the college continues to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all learners.
- Provide targeted support for learners to remain at college and achieve their potential.
- Work closely with schools and other external support agencies to ensure a smooth transition between school and college.
- Offer wellbeing support or sign post to other organisations to support learners in college.
