'This has really hampered his future, he's a shadow of his former self.'
A former student at a Rochdale college which is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted has shared how his studying experience made his mental health struggles worse and may have caused him to miss out on top grades.
READ MORE: Cash boosts of up to £300 among extra cost of living help in Greater Manchester - the full list for each borough "The impact has been detrimental on me, I go to therapy now and we talk about what the college did, I've not felt happy since April. This college has seriously affected my well being and others and put us in immediate risk of developing mental health issues such as depression which I have experienced because of them.
The outcome of the complaint recognised that 'seating arrangements in class could have been reviewed to reduce any anxiety and distress for Sam' and that there was 'a breakdown in communication' in seating arrangements in exams which were detailed in Sam's risk assessment. He said: "It's been horrendous to be honest. The college was concerned about his anxiety but they seemed to safeguard everyone from Sam and not look out for his interests. It was like Sam was treated like a bad kid even though he is nothing but respectful.
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