Representatives from each learning area at Derwen College sit on the Student Council.

Members of the Student Council are democratically elected by students every October.

One Representative from each pathway area, satellite campus and residence sit on the Student Council.

Student Council Representatives have a clear vision of Learner Voice. Council members recognise how their voice can affect change within the organisation in order to improve the student experience.

Every term Student Council Representatives hold a meeting with our Principal and Governors. Representatives voice and carry forward peers’ ideas during these meetings.  The Student Council is also involved with community projects which raise the profile of Derwen College and Learner Voice.

The Student Council regularly attend Natspec’s Student Voice Parliament. Here learners with SEND in Further Education are part of a collective and learner-led voice, to talk about subjects important to them.

Derwen College Council is affiliated to the National Union of Students which awards a presence at a national level.  The result of this affiliation means our students are able to drive forward change for people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

All Derwen College students are eligible to apply for an NUS Totum card for some great discounts when shopping both in stores and online. If you would like a card click the Join Now button on the Totum website and enter your college email.