Student Welfare

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At BMet, we want every student to get the most from their studies and college experience. Our Student Welfare team is here to provide guidance, support, and practical advice, helping you overcome challenges and reach your potential.

Attendance and Engagement Mentors (AEM) play a key role in helping students make the most of their college experience. They are dedicated to supporting students to attend regularly, stay engaged in learning, and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with students, staff, and support teams, AEMs provide encouragement, guidance, and practical help to overcome barriers that may affect attendance or progress. Whether through one-to-one mentoring, small group support, or targeted interventions, they help students build confidence, stay motivated, and feel part of college life.

AEMs also use attendance and engagement information to spot concerns early and respond with the right support at the right time. Their approach is proactive, student-focused, and rooted in building positive relationships that make a real difference.

By helping to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment, Attendance and Engagement Mentors play an important part in student success and wellbeing.

Every student is assigned a personal tutor when they join BMet. Your tutor will:

Provide regular support and guidance throughout your college journey
Monitor your progress and academic performance
Support both academic and pastoral needs
Be a link for parents/carers into the college
Work with subject staff to track progress and report home

Your personal tutor is your first point of contact for any questions, concerns, or guidance you may need.

You can contact a Performance Coach at any point during your time at BMet. Our one-to-one Performance Coaching scheme is here to help you overcome barriers and reach your full potential.

How Performance Coaches can help you:

Guidance with study skills, motivation, and time management
Support to build resilience, confidence, and wellbeing
Coaching and mentoring to help you stay on track and achieve your goals

Our aim is to empower you to succeed – both academically and personally – throughout your course.

YMCA Virtually Minded Project: Focuses on raising awareness of male mental health, particularly in teenagers and young men, using comic art and social media to start conversations. Click here to find out more.

Birmingham Samaritans: Available 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays, for confidential listening and support. Click here to find out more.

Urgent or Out-of-Hours Support: For immediate help, access a list of service providers here.

Advice for Care Leavers: The Department for Education provides a fact sheet with information for care leavers. Click here to view.