If you are thinking of coming to the college to study but you are unsure what would be the most appropriate course for you we can offer you a free on-to-one confidential guidance interview where we will help you to decide how best to achieve your career aspirations.

For assistance ring Careers Advisors Trish Andrews or Joanne Worthington (Oxford) on 01865 551810 or Jayne Gregory or Darren Hickman (Banbury) on 01865 551624

Student Support Centre

At Oxford and Cherwell Valley College, our Student Support Centres work in partnership with the Connexions Service.

Any prospective student who is not sure about his or her choice of course is entitled to a one-to-one objective initial guidance interview.

Careers information and advice is available to all students at the College, whether they are investigating further courses, applying for higher education, job seeking, gathering information about careers, or looking into gap years or student finance.

All students can request an interview with a Careers Adviser and use the resources in the Student Support Centres, which are open daily.

Student Support Centre staff are experienced at helping people of all ages and can advise those returning to study on the opportunities available.

For assistance, ring Careers Advisers, Trish Andrews or Joanne Worthington (Oxford) on 01865 551810 or Jayne Gregory or Darren Hickman (Banbury) on 01865 551624

Connexions

All students aged 16-19 have access to a Connexions Personal Adviser. Personal Advisers are based in the Student Support Centre at the College and can provide a single point of contact for help in choosing the right courses and careers.

Your Personal Adviser can also support you with personal issues such as mental health, sexual health and relationships, finance, drugs and housing.

If you are having personal problems, you can talk to your Personal Adviser who can provide confidential on-going support throughout your time in College and put you in touch with other services where appropriate.

Amanda Lewis - Personal Adviser 01865 551699 (Banbury)

Caro Kilby – Personal Advisor 01865 551803 (Oxford)

Caroline Cockman - Personal Adviser for practical & emotional support including sexual health (free condoms & pregnancy testing) 01865 551871 (Oxford)