Our colleges and universities are stronger when each and every student has what they need to thrive. Starting college or university can be daunting for care experienced learners. That’s why our partners offer dedicated support to help you navigate new waters.

Working in partnership with:

Each of our partner universities and colleges has a named person whose job it is to support students with care experience. Even if you are only at the stage of applying, they will be happy to chat to you and answer any questions. Here are their contact details:

Edinburgh Napier University: Dr Peter Tormey:

P.Tormey@napier.ac.uk –
or click here for more information.

The University of Edinburgh: Kirstin Henry

Phone: 07884 117 146
Email: Kirstin.Henry@ed.ac.uk
or click here for more information.

Queen Margaret Univerity: Callum Maguire

CMaguire@qmu.ac.uk

Heriot Watt University: Emma Smail / Suzanne Ewing

For information if you are applying or thinking about an application: Suzanne Ewing – S.Ewing@hw.ac.uk
For information if you are already a student at Heriot-Watt:
- Emma Smail – Phone: 0131 451 4033 / Email : E.Smail@hw.ac.uk

Edinburgh College: Catherine McCormack

Catherine.McCormack@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Or click here for more information

Newbattle Abbey College: Katie Baumann

KatieBaumann@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk
Or click here for information

West Lothian College: Helen Wilson / Lorna Jenkins

https://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/students-applicants/student-support-services/

Helen Wilson – hwilson@west-lothian.ac.uk 01506 427934

Lorna Jenkins – ljenkins@west-lothian.ac.uk 01506 427610