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We know how important it is for you to know that your child will be supported throughout their college experience. At Cheshire College South & West, your child is at the heart of everything we do, and we are also here for you.
You can find out about the support we offer all students, discover our first-class facilities open to you and our students, search all our courses and download our latest prospectus.
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Our students’ welfare and safety is our highest priority and we are committed to making sure that our students and staff are protected from harm.
The College Be Safe Team offers advice and guidance to students.
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The College offers FREE transport for students aged 16-18 living over one mile from the Campus where their course is delivered.
Depending on their home location students will travel via:
Take a look at the bus routes and times.
For students who wish to cycle to College, we have plenty of secure cycle storage and racks. There are also changing and drying facilities in our Sports departments to enable cyclists to change before going to class.
If you would like more information you can get in touch with one of our College Transport Offices based at the Campus where you will be studying:
Crewe Campus: 01270 654654
Ellesmere Port Campus: 01244 656200
Chester Campus: 01244 656200
The 16-19 Bursary Fund
This fund provides financial support to help 16-18 year old students remain in education.
Discretionary Bursary
Students can also apply for a discretionary bursary if they enrolled on a course at the age of 16-18 and are continuing on the same course now that they’re aged 19 or over. Or if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
There are two types of this kind of bursary:
Further information about this can be found at www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility.
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When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.