Case Studies
Bishop Auckland College
Middlesbrough College is a major further and higher education provider in the Tees Valley, offering a broad range of full-time and part-time courses that span vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels and higher education opportunities. Located on a state-of-the-art £120 million campus in Middlesbrough, the College serves a diverse local and regional community with a focus on skills, employability and personal development. It supports learners from entry level through to advanced study and works closely with employers to prepare students for careers and progression to higher education.
The Challenge
Bishop Auckland College wanted to ensure new students began their college journey with the skills, mindset, and structure needed to succeed. With learners arriving from a wide range of backgrounds and courses, the College recognised the importance of addressing common challenges early — particularly around time management, personal effectiveness, and proactive wellbeing — to support engagement, retention, and academic success from the outset.
The Approach
We partnered with the College to embed a series of full-day workshops and coaching sessions directly into orientation week. By engaging students before academic pressures increased, the programme focused on helping learners build strong foundations early, understand expectations, and take ownership of their time, wellbeing, and learning experience.
What We Delivered
A snapshopt of what was provided:
- Time management and effective study habits
- Personal effectiveness and self-responsibility
- Proactive wellbeing and managing pressure
- Building confidence and positive routines from day one
What They Said
What the Institution Said
Impact
- High levels of engagement during orientation week
- Students reported increased confidence in managing their time and workload
- Improved awareness of wellbeing strategies and available support
- A more prepared, focused cohort entering the academic year
Location
Institution Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
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