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Scotsman
a day ago
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- Scotsman
Glasgow Clyde College creates children's book
Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) rolls out wide range of support for parents returning to education including many new on-campus services. It has worked with a former student illustrator to create a children's book telling the story of a mum going back to college with her child and what the little one can expect when they're on campus. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is supporting parents in Scotland to return to studies with a hand-illustrated children's book as it launches a series of initiatives to become one of the nation's most parent and child friendly educational institutions. The college has implemented a range of baby friendly measures to have everything families need to balance education and parenting – while also being able to bring young children into different parts of the three campuses so they can be together between classes and nursery. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To support parents or carers across the nation and prepare their children for a day in further education, GCC has created a beautiful and informative children's book designed to be read to little ones to explain what a day at college is like. Student Jamie- Lee ad daughter at Glasgow Clyde College Across Scotland, research shows that parents face an ongoing struggle of choosing between children and their own education, with Glasgow Clyde College often witnessing this firsthand in the communities it serves. The college's campuses serve areas which rank highly in Scotland's Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), with 28.7% of enrolments from SIMD10 and 44.9% from SIMD20. Pressures such as uncertainty about returning to education after starting a family, balancing childcare with studies and not knowing what support will be available can all be barriers for parents – often preventing them from applying completely. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The college has made positive steps to support parents to come to college, including a bottle warming facility at each campus, highchairs in campus canteen spaces and baby changing tables in toilets. GCC will also give parents access to finance workshops, so they can understand funding options for their chosen course alongside funded nursery education during teaching hours where available. Health and Wellbeing students' welfare services are also on-hand to support parents. Parents will be able to learn more about their campus and its surroundings through an engaging online guide which showcases local family friendly activities, restaurants and groups in the area. Children will also have plenty to read as well with a dedicated kid's section in the library, enabling parents to take out books for children of all ages – including the new illustrated storybook. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Little Life Changing Stuff' tells the story of a mum and her son starting college together and the journey showcases all the initiatives that the college has put in place for them to both enjoy life on campus. The book has been illustrated by alumni, Esmé Boyle, who has worked in collaboration with GCC to bring the diverse characters and college buzz through her experiences as a student. David Marshall, Assistant Principal for Student Experience, at Glasgow Clyde College said:' We understand that for any parent, and particularly new parents, returning to or starting education can be daunting. 'There are many concerns such as juggling parenting and studying, nerves around returning to education, and the expense of childcare. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'That's why we've taken these important steps to support parents returning to education to make the transition as smooth as possible for parents and their children. 'We strive as a college to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing supportive environment where everyone can thrive and believe these plans will ensure that new parents will be in an environment where they can experience and create life changing stuff.' Student-parent, Jamie-Lee, (19), has recently returned to education as a new mother with her daughter, Lily (2), and is studying Access to Social Care at Glasgow Clyde College's Anniesland Campus. Lily attends the campus's Treasure Trove Nursery, which was recently awarded a standout 'excellent' rating following an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As a parent and a student, Jamie-Lee believes that GCC provides a supportive environment for both her and her two-year-old daughter to grow and succeed. She added: 'I picked Glasgow Clyde College as I don't really know people in the area, and I felt it was the right environment for me to meet new people and create friendships throughout my course. 'When choosing a college, I had to consider childcare and learn how it worked but it was easy to locate information into childcare at the college via the Glasgow Clyde website. She said:' I would recommend the nursery as the staff are really helpful, friendly and my daughter loves them too. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'They always meet my child's needs and are really supportive about personal matters too.' 'I would highly recommend Glasgow Clyde College to a friend or family member as the college suits everyone's needs and overall is a nice place to be.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Clyde College launches book to help student parents
Glasgow Clyde College, which aims to be one of the most family-friendly campuses in the country, has introduced a variety of support measures for parents resuming their studies. The new book, titled Little Life Changing Stuff, was illustrated by Glasgow Clyde College alumna Esmé Boyle and tells the story of a mother and her son starting college together. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Two Glaswegians help create 'meaningful' change to future of Scottish Parliament The release is part of a broader effort to ease the transition for student-parents, recognising the challenges of balancing education with family life. The college has introduced several child-friendly measures across its three campuses, allowing parents to bring their young children with them between classes and nursery. These include bottle-warming facilities, highchairs in canteen spaces, and baby-changing tables in toilets. Parents will also have access to finance workshops to help them understand funding options for their courses, as well as funded nursery education during teaching hours where available. David Marshall, assistant principal for student experience at Glasgow Clyde College, said: "We understand that for any parent, and particularly new parents, returning to or starting education can be daunting. "There are many concerns such as juggling parenting and studying, nerves around returning to education, and the expense of childcare. "That's why we've taken these important steps to support parents returning to education to make the transition as smooth as possible for parents and their children. 'We strive as a college to create an inclusive, welcoming, and nurturing supportive environment where everyone can thrive and believe these plans will ensure that new parents will be in an environment where they can experience and create life-changing stuff.' The college also plans to provide parents with an online guide showcasing local family-friendly activities, restaurants, and groups in the area. Its library will feature a dedicated children's section, allowing parents to borrow books for children of all ages, including the new illustrated storybook. (Image: Supplied) Read more: 'Extremely proud': Glasgow homeless organisation wins prestigious award Student-parent Jamie-Lee, 19, who is studying access to social care at the college's Anniesland campus, said: "I picked Glasgow Clyde College as I don't really know people in the area, and I felt it was the right environment for me to meet new people and create friendships throughout my course. 'When choosing a college, I had to consider childcare and learn how it worked but it was easy to locate information about childcare at the college via the Glasgow Clyde website. "I would recommend the nursery as the staff are really helpful, friendly and my daughter loves them too. 'They always meet my child's needs and are really supportive about personal matters too. "I would highly recommend Glasgow Clyde College to a friend or family member as the college suits everyone's needs and overall is a nice place to be."
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Picture book encourages parents to consider college
For me, the best part of that job was the sense that you were really helping to give me an opportunity to change their life. Sometimes the people looking for that chance had not done well at school because of personal circumstances, medical conditions, or additional support needs – to give just three examples. Sometimes they had spent years, or decades, in unsatisfying jobs, and wanted to head off down a different path. Sometimes they were refugees who were coping with unimaginable trauma. I taught a lot of those types of people, and learned that colleges are vital to many of them. And the same is true of relatively young, and often single, parents of nursery-aged children. I can still remember sitting talking to students about their kids, and the fact that becoming a parent had made them determined to build a better life for both of them. On more than one occasion when people were unexpectedly struggling to find or afford childcare, I told them to bring their children to class. When I talk to people about whether or not I miss teaching, the conversation very often, and very quickly, becomes about how much I miss helping the people I used to get to call students, and the new parents (and their kids) are always near the front of my mind. So imagine how it felt to receive a press release earlier this week announcing that my former employer has published a book as part of wider efforts to encourage and support more parents back into education. The book highlights some of the support available for parents and their young children. (Image: Chris James / Glasgow Clyde College) Entitled 'Little Life Changing Stuff', the children's picture book has been illustrated by former college student Esmé Boyle and tells the story of a mother restarting her education at Glasgow Clyde College's Anniesland campus. The book highlights some of the resources available to parents, from high chairs and bottle heaters to an on-site nursery and even a children's section of the campus library. It also acknowledges possible worries that parents might be feeling. Returning to education as an adult can be incredibly daunting for many people, with the fear of failure often proving to be an enormous barrier for prospective students. But as a contrast to anxiety over the worst-case scenarios, the book instead asks 'what's the best that can happen?'. The answer, of course, is 'totally life-changing stuff.' One of the people supporting this new push from the college is Jamie-Lee, a nineteen year old who has recently returned to education. Jamie-Lee says that the college has been extremely supportive for her and her daughter Lily. (Image: Chris James / Glasgow Clyde College) Her daughter, two-year-old Lily, attends the campus nursery, and she is keen to praise the support she has received: 'When choosing a college, I had to consider childcare and learn how it worked but it was easy to locate information into childcare at the college via the Glasgow Clyde website. 'I would recommend the nursery as the staff are really helpful, friendly and my daughter loves them too. 'They always meet my child's needs and are really supportive about personal matters too.' Information on the courses available at Glasgow Clyde College, and the childcare funding to which students may be entitled, is available online. A digital copy of 'Little Life Changing Stuff' is also available for free.
STV News
23-05-2025
- General
- STV News
New children's book to encourage parents to return to education
A children's book aimed at adults has been launched as part of a new initiative to encourage parents across Scotland to return to education. Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) has updated its campus facilities as part of a launch of support for parents returning to education, including baby changing facilities, highchairs and bottle warming stations, a children's section in the library, access to finance and wellbeing support, Also released is 'Little Life Changing Stuff' – an illustrated children's book created with GCC alumna Esmé Boyle, which is aimed at helping little ones understand the journey of returning to college. The book, which tells the story of a mum and her son starting college together, is designed to be read to children to explain what a day at college is like. The initiative comes after enrollment stats showed that Glasgow Clyde College serves areas which rank highly in Scotland's Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD), with 28.7% of enrolments from SIMD10 and 44.9% from SIMD20. The college has said that new parents looking to return to education are affected by pressures such as uncertainty about returning, balancing childcare with studies and not knowing what support will be available can all be barriers for parents – factors that often can prevent them from applying completely. David Marshall, Assistant Principal for Student Experience, at Glasgow Clyde College said: 'We understand that for any parent, and particularly new parents, returning to or starting education can be daunting. 'There are many concerns such as juggling parenting and studying, nerves around returning to education, and the expense of childcare. 'That's why we've taken these important steps to support parents returning to education to make the transition as smooth as possible for parents and their children. 'We strive as a college to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing supportive environment where everyone can thrive and believe these plans will ensure that new parents will be in an environment where they can experience and create life changing stuff.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Media and TV students helped Miss Scotland film Miss World video entry
The students from Glasgow Clyde College teamed up with Amy Scott. Reigning Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, got some help from Glasgow Clyde College students who produced her video entry for the 2025 Miss World competition. The media and TV team youngsters across Scotland with her filming content for the global championships which is due to be broadcast in over 120 countries this month. And the students gained real world-filming experience on two shoots in a variety of iconic Scottish landmarks, developing key skills for their future careers in the creative industry including filming, lighting and audio. Amy reached out the college looking for assistance with the video aspects of her Miss World entry, including creating a contestant introduction video and a documentary. Five young media and TV students – Archie Gudaitis, Lauren Rooney, Eilidh MacCuish, Heather Allan and Niamh Hannon – were selected to support Amy's goal of global glory in India this month. The prestigious annual competition runs from May 7 to 31 in Hyderabad with the videos from Glasgow Clyde College students set to receive national and international exposure if Amy ranks amongst the top contestants For the introduction video, the team of college students put their skills to the test and travelled around the country with Amy filming in iconic Scottish landmarks including Glencoe, St Andrew's and the Falkirk Wheel to showcase the nation's beauty. The documentary saw the students focus in on the charity aspect of Miss World, filming interviews and highlighting Amy's work with Multiple Sclerosis charities such as MS Society and Revive MS. Fred Hannah, curriculum manager for Media and TV Production at Glasgow Clyde College, said: 'This project provided our talented students with professional opportunities while supporting Amy's journey to the international stage. 'The students gained real life experience on planning and attending shoots alongside developing their post-production skills to produce content that has the potential to be seen by millions of people. 'We are so excited to see the reaction to the student's excellent visual storytelling and wish Amy success as she represents Scotland at the Miss World competition in India.' A grateful Amy said: 'Working with the students from Glasgow Clyde College has been one of the most memorable parts of my Miss World journey so far. 'Archie, Eilidh, Heather, Lauren and Niamh were all incredible and brought such energy and professionalism to both shoots. 'They really understood the heart behind both films — showcasing Scotland and sharing my passion for raising awareness about Multiple Sclerosis — and they brought those ideas to life with real creativity and care. 'The fact that their work might soon be seen by millions, even over a billion people worldwide, says everything. Scotland's future storytellers are more than ready for the global stage.' Glasgow Clyde College currently offers two TV courses with HND Digital Film and Television and NQ Digital Film and Television both offering a real career path in the Creative Industries. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
