Parents & Carers

Supporting you and your child.

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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Frequently asked questions

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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.

Useful links:

Safeguarding Policy   Anti Harassment & Bullying Policy

Prevent Strategy        Student Protection Plan

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:

  1. College Coach Service (Crewe Campus Only)
  2. public transport
  3. Country Council transport

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: 

  1. An Enhanced Bursary 
    Up to £1,200 a year for young people in one of the defined vulnerable groups e.g. aged 16-18 years who are in care, care leavers, on income support or universal credit in their own name or in receipt of both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payments 
  1. Discretionary Bursary Based on Household Income
    Funds awarded to meet the individual needs of students where the household income is £30,000 or less. For example, this bursary would be provided to help with the cost of transport, meals, books, trips and College equipment. 

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Further information about this can be found at www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/eligibility.  

Did you know that we also have a wide variety of adult courses?

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FULLY FUNDED ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

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.

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