The Student Services Team are here to support you and to help students to stay motivated and on track to achieve their qualifications and to ensure that they have a positive experience in college.
If you are having any difficulties at all we can help you. The Student Services Team are based in the Student Services Centre and you can call in there any time to have a chat about anything which is worrying you. They can then direct you to the appropriate person to help if this is necessary.
Our contact details are:
Student Services and Safeguarding Manager
Julie Davison, Office: 01325 503036 Mobile: 07760767324
Email: jedavison@darlington.ac.uk
Manages student support which includes health and pastoral support for students, safeguarding, the childcare centre, student voice, counselling, sports and enrichment together with parental liaison.
Safeguarding and Transitions Officers
Hildy Gardner – Mon-Weds
Jenny Ellis – Thurs/Fri
Office: 01325 503033 Mobile: 07809547930
Email: safeguarding@darlington.ac.uk
The safeguarding and transitional officer deals with safeguarding issues, medical and criminal risk assessments. She also oversees the transitional process and team leads the Student Support Advisers.
College Counsellor
Audrey offers a professional counselling service to all students and can refer on to further external professionals.
Audrey Andrews, Office: 01325 503032 Mobile: 07740844179
Email: aandrews@darlington.ac.uk
Student Activities Officer
Gavin leads on sports and activities and can arrange visits, trips and sporting events.
Gavin Parkin, Office: 01325 503032 Mobile: 07912998869
Email: gparkin@darlington.ac.uk