16–18 Student Support
Meet the Student Services team
We’re here to support you throughout your time at EDC.
Get in touch for:
- course applications
- bursaries and financial support
- travel assistance
- replacement student ID badges
- timetables
- trips and visits payments
- general college information
Whatever your query, we can help.
We’re on the ground floor near Reception at Peterlee, and at Reception at Houghall.
Call us: 0191 518 8222
We hold the Matrix Standard for the quality of our information, advice and guidance.
Pastoral support – meet our Progression Coaches
Starting college is a big step. You’ll be assigned a Progression Coach when you enrol, who will:
- run your tutorial programme to help you build resilience, confidence, employability and independence
- support your wellbeing
- help you stay on track with attendance and progress towards your goals
| Curriculum Area (Willerby Grove Campus) | Progression Coach | Contact Telephone Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Area Leader - Progression Coaches Team and Progression Coach for Uniformed Public Services | Michelle Robinson | 0191 518 8336 michelle.robinson@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Creative Industries | Helen Topping | 0191 518 5529 helen.topping@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Computing & ICT | Connor Allison | 0191 518 5581 connor.allison@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Health & Social Care, Childcare | Rachel Dixon | 0191 518 5518 rachel.dixon@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Sports (additional support Health & Social Care, Childcare) | Kelly Billingham | 0191 518 5561 kelly.billingham@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Construction Level 1, ED6 Year 13 | Maria Hockborn | 0191 518 9318 maria.hockborn@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Construction Level 2 (additional support Creative Industries) | Charlotte Flannagan | 0191 518 8394 charlotte.flannagan@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Catering, Business, Travel, Applied Science | Julie Gresswell | 0191 518 8276 julie.gresswell@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Engineering | Kirsty Wilson | 0191 518 5519 kirsty.wilson@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Curriculum Area (Houghall Campus) | Progression Coach | Contact Telephone Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care (Level 1), Agriculture, Floristry, Dog Grooming | Leeanne Schofield | 0191 375 4779 leeanne.schofield@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Animal Care Stepping Stones (Level 2), Vert Nursing (Level 2), Land & Wildlife (Levels 2 & 3), T Level Animal Care, Behaviour, Science (Level 3) | Roxanne Morson | 0191 375 4755 roxanne.morson@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Animal Care (Level 1), BTEC Animal Management (Level 3 - Year 1 & Year 2), Arboriculture (Level 3) | Hazel Hope | 0191 375 4731 hazel.hope@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Animal Care (Level 2), Fresh Start (Entry 3), Equine (Levels 1, 2 & 3) | Georgia White | 0191 375 4725 georgia.white@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Foundation Studies & Derwent Autism Provision | Zara Young | 0191 518 5516 (Willerby Grove) 0191 375 4712 (Houghall) zara.young@eastdurham.ac.uk |
| Curriculum Area (The Technical Academy) | Progression Coach | Contact Telephone Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing & Heating | Peter Lowes | 0191 518 5582 peter.lowes@eastdurham.ac.uk |
Finance and travel support
Need help covering the cost of college?
Our Student Services team can help with:
- bursary and discretionary funding
- travel support
- uniform, kit and equipment assistance
- fee guidance and payment support
- meal support
- digital technology support
- support for educational trips and visits
- travel support for work placements
Complete our Bursary application form and we’ll be in touch within 21 days* with an outcome. Support depends on assessment and eligibility under our Bursary policy.
*During peak times, such as September and October, it may take longer than 21 days for applications to be assessed.
Apply at: eastdurham.paymystudent.com/portal
Enquiries: enquiries@eastdurham.ac.uk
Childcare cost support
If you’re aged 16–19, you may be eligible for the government’s Care to Learn scheme, which helps with childcare and travel costs while you study.
Check eligibility and apply at gov.uk/care-to-learn/overview, or contact Student Services on 0191 518 8222 for help with your application.
