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Mostly the courses run by Recovery College are good but I have a feeling that students are not respected as intelligent individuals capable of expressing views which are different from Recovery College. Some of the courses are pitched at too low a level. Two of the peer tutors and the Co-ordinator are very caring and understanding of students. On one occasion I joined a course and was told to leave, despite being told I could attend by the Coordinator. This was very embarrassing in front of fellow students. On another occasion I was told that I wasn't capable of taking in too much information.
Some courses have been very enjoyable, particularly where peer tutors engage at the same level as students so that we all appear equal.
The external leader of the Connect course does not appear suitable for the job. I raised comments on two occasions, once in writing, concerning what appears as a judgemental, uncaring and unempathetic attitude. I was told this was most uncharacteristic but that something would be mentioned. After that the attitude became even worse. There were examples three weeks in a row, and I don't feel my views were respected. I will not be enrolling on that course again. Recovery College seem to place a contractor's view above that of a student.
Students could be more welcomed for their talents as intelligent individuals, rather than vulnerable patients to be controlled.