We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break. Thank you for your hard work throughout this first term. We can’t wait to see you again in January. Please find key information below for the festive period.
Term Dates
College closes on Friday 19th December and reopens on Monday 5th January for Staff Development and classes resume Tuesday 6th January.
Please note that any enquiries received during this time will not be responded to until the college reopens in the new year.
Applications and Admissions
Whilst the College may be closed during this period, we are still accepting applications for courses through our website. Any enquiries you may have during this time will be responded to upon the college’s reopening on Monday 5th January.
Safeguarding and Mental Health
If you need urgent support with safeguarding issues and mental health, resources are available to help you through this difficult time.
ChildLine is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything, at any time. Visit https://www.childline.org.uk/ or call 0800 1111
Samaritans offer a free service where you can talk to someone, and they will listen, at any time, day or night. Samaritans offer face-to-face, telephone, and online support. Visit https://www.samaritans.org/ for more information.
TalkCampus is available to all Wirral Met students, offering you free, 24/7, anonymous support for your mental health. Simply sign up with your student email at https://www.talkcampus.com/sign-up
Virtual Campus
You will still be able to access all of your digital learning resources through our Virtual Campus.
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I have a degree in Psychology, a master’s in Mental Health, a PGCE, the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Education. These studies continue to inform my interests in inclusive teaching, wellbeing, and supporting others to develop their practice.