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 |
Beauty, Catering, Construction, Digital, Computing & IT, Education & Early Years, Engineering, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care
|
nicola.dixon@derwentside.ac.uk |
| Danielle Macellaro-Wake |
ACE Programme, Beauty, Catering, Digital, Computing & IT, Education & Early Years, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Vocational Studies
|
danielle.macellaro@derwentside.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
