Learning Support

Every student will be encouraged to work hard and to fulfil their potential.  All subject staff are available to all students in order to help achieve this.  Some students require extra help because of ill-health or a learning difficulty such as dyslexia.  Where extra help is needed it is important to let College know as soon as possible through your link tutor or group tutor so that we can arrange appropriate support.

What kind of help can I get?

The support available may include help with making notes, with structuring essays, etc. on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in class.  Support may be short-term, lasting only one session, or throughout your time at college.

The College has a variety of aids to help students with specific problems eg. dictaphones, large screen VDU for a computer, coloured acetate sheets.  The College will provide other support where this is reasonable.

Students may request extra help with examinations.  This may include up to 25% extra time, use of a laptop, rest periods, or enlarged-type question papers.  In some cases an updated report from an educational psychologist may be needed.

What happens if I am away from College due to ill-health?

If you are away from College due to long-term sickness, the College will provide support for you to continue to learn at home, where this is reasonable.

I have mobility difficulties. Will I be able to come to College? 

All rooms in the College are accessible to wheelchair users.  On the ground floor ramps are provided to allow access, and the first floor is accessible by a lift.  If you are temporarily disabled you can still request your own lift key.  If you cannot get around College independently, we can provide someone to help.

A committed learning support team work with students who require extra help (because of ill health or learning difficulty) to ensure their needs are met.