# Wellbeing Support

We have an Employee Assistance Programme for FAC learners.

What this means is that **all learners have access to up to 6 free therapy sessions**, **face to face**, **online** or **via video call** per year and this is **available 24/7**, **365 days a year**. There is also a health and wellbeing app and other forms of support available including:

* Family advice line
* Finance and debt information
* Legal advice

For more information on how to access the service, [click here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xmw83OXpxHuE7HtdvTAK-SzhAWqI_Zm7/view?usp=sharing).

To read through some FAQs about the offer [click here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JN10nw_oHErXOX7vmf8AxXQTh2HgLCFR/view?usp=sharing).

Should you want to access more longer-term talking therapy, [this document](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PmweEJYtt5uk2rv8TG3QpdLjj1SN_mfd/view?usp=sharing) outlines affordable options in the local area and across London.

## Pastoral Walks

Pastoral walks are designed to help you navigate through your learning journey with us. These are casual, one-on-one conversations with our course facilitators, where you can talk about your progress, any challenges you're facing, and give feedback to your CF.

#### What Happens During Pastoral Walks?

During these walks, your CF will:

* Listen to Your Concerns: Whether it's about your coursework, career goals, or personal challenges, they're here to help.
* Offer Guidance: They can provide advice on handling academic or professional challenges and help you navigate interpersonal issues.
* Answer Your Questions: Whether it's about the full-time program, employment preparation, or project expectations, they're a valuable resource.
* Avoid Direct Involvement in Conflicts: They'll help you approach and resolve conflicts, but won't get directly involved.

### Pastoral Walk Aims

### Foundation programme

* Discuss employment expectations
* Discuss any interpersonal challenges that have come up
* Identify future plans
* Ask questions about curriculum work (the structure and not the code)

### Apprenticeship

* Discuss any interpersonal challenges that have come up
* Ask questions about the full-time programme
* Discuss support with preparing for employment
* Discuss upcoming projects

#### Recording Your Progress

After each pastoral walk, your CF will note down:

* Any concerns that you've shared during the programme
* Any agreed actions: Any advice or steps suggested, including follow-ups.