Student Services (Sixth Form) - Welcome Card (Strode's)

Student Services (Sixth Form)

We want to wish you a warm welcome and we hope you enjoy your time with us.

YOUR INDUCTION WILL BE TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

This site contains some key information to help you to settle in.

If you have any questions, please ask us as it is important that you take advantage of all the opportunities that we have to offer.

Student Services are here to help with any queries you may have about college life. Please call us on 01784 228606 or email us on studentservices.sixthform@windsor-forest.ac.uk.

About your College Induction

When will College start?

After you have completed your enrolment you will receive an invitation to your induction session on 1 September. It is really important that you attend this day.

On the day you will be given a copy of your induction programme, you be shown how to access your timetable, you will be given an introduction to college systems and given key information about College life.

You will also:

Find out about key staff in the College.
Learn about our student leaders.
Make friends and contacts across the College.
Learn about the College and become part of the Strode's Community.
Receive your student ID card and lanyard.
Learn about how to access our College systems and how to make the most of your time at College.
Set up your student systems and access the College WiFi so that you can receive important information.
Learn how to access the student handbook with key contact details and information about car parking, lockers, our Learning Centre, Hub Cafe and other facilities.
Learn how to access your timetable.

Following your induction, classes will start from 8.45am on 2 September, depending on your individual timetable.

Think you may need financial support?

Students from low income families may be eligible for support with the costs of compulsory books, trips, equipment and travel.

To make an application, click here.

For more information about Financial Support or for advice on travel schemes that can help you save, please click here.

If you have any queries, you can reach the team on the following:

Email - financialsupport.sixthform@windsor-forest.ac.uk

Call - 01753 793368

Visit Us - In the Student Centre (Strode's)

Need to borrow a laptop?

The College has a number of laptops available for students to borrow to support with their learning. Please speak to the Financial Support team who can organise a loan.

Where can I go if I have questions or need help?

The map below highlights the areas you can visit to find our key support teams. If you can't find where you need to be, just speak to any member of staff in the teal lanyards.

Who are Student Services?

The Student Services team provides non-curriculum based support, guidance and enrichment. We work alongside key members of staff to offer activities such as our Fairs, in addition to guest speakers on topics such as healthy living, finance, mental health and employability skills.

We also offer:

General advice and guidance to students and parents.
Attendance and absence processing and monitoring.
Transport advice.
Financial support and Free College Meals.
Careers and Work Placement advice and guidance.
Volunteering and activities to enhance student experience.
First aid.
Free menstrual products.
Car parking permits.
Cashless payment information.
Study support and pastoral care.
Safeguarding support.

More information about how we can support students and parents / carers can be found on our dedicated site here.

You can also call us on 01784 228606 or email studentservices.sixthform@windsor-forest.ac.uk.

Freshers' Fair

College Enrichment

Work Placements

On the Wednesday 23 September Student Services will be holding our annual Freshers' Fair to welcome new and returning students to the College.

Meet other students, have fun, enjoy the activities including free food, games and a petting zoo.

We will also be advertising additional enrichment that you can sign up for.

Keep up to date on what's happening on the Student Union social media pages:

Instagram: @strodescollegesu

Twitter (all sites): @WFCGlv

Want to do more?

Students can set up their own activities with the support of staff or can join existing groups. Prior groups include Chess Club, Film Club, Eco Group, LGBTQ+ Group.

Look out for information at the start of term for details of how to get involved.

Sports Enrichment

Students interested in joining a sports team will be given information about when trials will be taking place during induction.

All students will be expected to complete a minimum of one week of work placement in their first year.

We will tell you all about this at the start of the year but students should start thinking about a placement as early as possible. If you want to get ahead, some information is available on our dedicated site here.

For immediate concerns, please contact placements.sixthform@windsor-forest.ac.uk.

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