The role of the Personal Development Coaches is to improve the attendance, retention and achievement of all students at Nescot. A Personal Development Coach will monitor and mentor students who are at risk of dropping out of college, or not succeeding on their study programme due to internal and external factors. Personal Development Coaches also assist students in the completion and achievement of their study programme through referral to internal or external support systems if needed. At Nescot any Further Education student studying full-time will be allocated a Personal Development Coach to help steer them towards success and who will provide support by: