Case Studies

Former student Awarded Bursary for Nursing Degree

In August 2012, former Health & Social Care student at Weymouth College Rachael Goulding was awarded a bursary from the Helena Kennedy Foundation for her application to study nursing at the University of Southampton.

Health & Social Care Lecturer, Jo Smark-Richards said: "Rachael is a hardworking student who thoroughly deserves this award. She will be an asset to the nursing profession."

Studying for a Second Career

Carol Noble enrolled on the CACHE Childcare and Education Level 2 in 2009 at the age of 50. Before starting this course at Weymouth College, Carol held the CSE, Clait, Special Need Induction and was staying at home being a full-time mum.

Carol chose the College because of its locality and said: "I have always wanted to work in a school helping children who struggle to learn." She has completed her Level 2 and has now moved on to Year 1 of her Level 3. After finishing her course Carol hopes to go into a school and help children who struggle with their learning.

Carol says of her course and the College: "I find the course very interesting and love the opportunity you get to do work placements at different childcare settings with a different age range of children. The facilities are really good, the library is good and the staff are helpful, they are easy to approach and will help you with any question you may have. I would highly recommend this course to other people."

Quotes from Past Students

I enjoyed the combination of theory and practical. It gave me the vital experience for my future career. The teachers are motivated and dedicated to our studies.

Cooking, following hygienic practises and using mobility aids has given us more of an idea of what to expect at work.

Health and Social Care was the best decision I have made. You get so many career paths through this course and has led me to go to university to do a nursing degree.

I have learnt a lot about working with children and enjoy putting it into practice on placement.

One of the best things about the course is that one day a week you get to go out into the work place to put all that you have learnt into practice.