Student Progression Coordinators

Our Student Progression Coordinators at the college are a dedicated team who provide guidance, support and supervision to enhance the quality of the college experience for students by supporting with a range of social and emotional issues which may be impacting on progress, attendance and overall wellbeing. This includes managing mental health & developing resilience to achieve their academic goals.

We can also refer students to a range of specialist support services, including counselling, mental health teams, homelessness support, substance misuse (drugs and alcohol), smoking cessation, LGBTQ+ support, sexual health services, and services for young and adult carers.

You can contact our Progression Coordinators are available between the following hours:

Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm

Progression Coordinator	Curriculum Area	Email
Nicola Dixon	Construction & Engineering	nicola.dixon@derwentside.ac.uk
Danielle Macellaro-Wake	Foundation Learning, ACE, Hair, Beauty and Catering	danielle.macellaro@derwentside.ac.uk
Joanne Whaley	Access, Health & Social Care, Childcare & IT	joanne.whaley@derwentisde.ac.uk

You can also get in touch by calling: 01207 585915

External Mental Health and Wellbeing support:

Telephone Services Available:

Crisis Team – 08000516171
Crisis Messenger 24/7 - text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans - 116123
Harbour Domestic Violence Support – 03000 202525
Homelessness Support – 03000 268000 (Daytime) -01388 722538 (Out of Hours)
County Durham Drug and Alcohol recovery services - 03000266666

Online Services Available:

Wellbeing Apps Available:

Hub of Hope
Headspace
MyPossibleSelf: Mental Health
Shine - Self Care & Meditation