The Context

FACE recognises that many potential learners are confronted with a range of complex and difficult issues when considering entering or returning to study. The quality of Advice and Guidance available is crucial to support learners and potential learners, whatever their age, qualifications, social or cultural background. University and colleges and a number of agencies, including Connexions and Aimhigher provide help and guidance on choosing courses of study, identifying career pathways, as well as guidance on a range of student support issues, including:

· finance
· welfare
· child care
· disability
· accommodation
· study skills and learning support
· counselling
· religious facilities
· sport and recreation.

See also Student Services

What role does FACE Play?

Those responsible for giving advice or who are charged with establishing help and guidance facilities need to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing nature of support regulations and facilities. FACE provides a network and a forum for discussion for such practitioners and policy makers. Best practice and experiences can be shared at FACE seminars and through workshops or papers at the FACE Annual Conference or electronically through the network.