Learning Support & Accessibility

Our Learning Support team provides effective support to assist students in achieving positive outcomes whilst developing independence, resilience and employability. We can assist students with a range of various learning differences and/or difficulties across all academic levels at college. 

We have a range of support available within Learning Support that includes: 

• Robust transition opportunities and planning to support joining and leaving the college; 
• Holistic assessment of additional needs to develop effective support plans including Cognassist, a neurodiversity assessment tool. Support is reviewed throughout the year; 
• EHCP annual reviews, as well as supporting students with My Plans, My Plan + and SEN Profiles; 
• Support in-and-out of timetabled sessions from experienced Learning Support Assistants and SEND Intervention Mentors; 
• Trained and experienced staff to support a broad range of additional needs, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Condition, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia and ADHD; 
• Coaching and support to utilise assistive technology and software to assist learning; 
• Appropriate exam access arrangements and reasonable classroom adjustments; 
• Other support includes Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP), personal/intimate care and medication support if required.