At Rose Bruford College, we know that life as a student is about much more than assignments and performances. It’s about personal growth, finding your voice, navigating challenges and feeling supported every step of the way.
Whether you’re adjusting to university life, dealing with something difficult, or simply need a space to feel heard – we’re here for you. Our Student Life services are designed with creative students in mind, offering inclusive, non-judgemental help across emotional wellbeing, study skills, disability support, and life essentials like housing and finances.
This page outlines the range of support available to you. All services are free, confidential, and delivered by professionals who understand the demands of creative education.
Disability and Learning Support
We provide confidential, personalised support for students with disabilities, long-term conditions, and learning differences. From learning agreements to DSA support, we’re here to help you succeed creatively and academically.
Key Services:
- Support with Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
- Learning agreements and academic adjustments
- Dyslexia, ADHD and autism screening referrals
- Assistive technology and learning strategies
Contact: [email protected]
Wellbeing, Counselling and Spectrum Life
Being creative is emotional work. We provide space to breathe, speak, and feel supported. From in-house counselling to 24/7 support via Spectrum Life, we’re here when you need it most.
Key Services:
- Free, confidential counselling
- Peer wellbeing mentors and creative self-care workshops
- Weekly mindfulness and expressive arts sessions
- Sexual health advice and nurse visits
- Substance use education and harm reduction
- Register for Spectrum Life for 24/7 real-time support for mental health and wellbeing
Contact: [email protected]
Study Skills and Academic Support
Academic challenges are real – and you’re not alone. Get one-to-one or group support to sharpen your study style and succeed in written and creative tasks alike.
Key Services:
- Essay writing, time management and referencing
- Critical thinking and research strategies
- Specialist support for neurodiverse learners
- Assistive tools and digital learning techniques
Contact: [email protected]
Safeguarding, Harassment and Prevent
Your safety matters. We promote a culture of respect, inclusion and protection. If something’s wrong, you can talk to us — we’ll listen to you and support you.
Key Services:
- Confidential reporting for harassment or abuse
- Support with radicalisation concerns (Prevent)
- Guidance on discrimination, bullying or misconduct
- Trauma-informed staff and student safeguarding reps
Contact: [email protected]
To report anonymously or to a caseworker, go here.
Accommodation, Finance and Essentials
Whether you’re house-hunting, budgeting or trying to stretch your food shop, we’ve got your back. Let us help you navigate life logistics.
Key Services:
- Help with finding accommodation and contracts
- Budgeting advice and emergency money guidance
- Access to food cupboard and referrals to local food banks
- Support with DSA and cost-of-living pressures
Contact: [email protected]
Hardship Fund
If you’re experiencing short-term financial hardship, our fund can help you stay afloat. Applications are open in November and March with up to £500/year available.
Key Services:
- Supports essentials like rent, food, travel and course costs
- Requires evidence of hardship and budgeting needs
- One application per year; funds are limited and assessed confidentially
- Student Life can help you apply and advise on other sources too
Contact: [email protected]
Identity & Inclusion
We welcome and celebrate every part of who you are. Join student-led groups, attend inclusive events and access support for LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodiverse, and global majority students.
Key Services:
- LGBTQ+ student socials and community resources
- EDI events: cultural heritage, neurodiversity, mental health days
- Dedicated inclusion reps and safe spaces on campus
Contact: [email protected]
Care Experienced Students
If you are care experienced or estranged from your family, Rose Bruford College is committed to supporting you throughout your studies. We understand that your journey to higher education may have been different, and we’re here to ensure you feel seen, supported, and valued.
Key Services:
- Named contact for personalised support and guidance
- Priority access to hardship fund and accommodation advice
- Support with Student Finance and evidence letters
- Outreach, mentoring and holiday wellbeing check-ins
Current Rose Bruford College students, carers and support workers contact: [email protected]
Prospective students, carers and support workers contact: [email protected].