LSWs are available to support with course work such as breaking down assignments, searching for information and meeting deadlines. LSWs can help with use of assistive technology and work as part of a whole setting approach to maximise the potential of all learners. We also have specialist support staff including a Specific Learning Difficulties Officer and Sensory Loss Officer.

We have qualified members of staff who can work with you to develop strategies, for example managing routines, workload, with managing sensory processing and improving confidence. These members of staff can also work with your tutors to support you.

Assistive technology can support you with accessing learning and performing activities, promoting your independence in and out of college. We have a range of assistive technology that can support you at college including apps, specialist equipment, overlays, laptops. You can meet with our team to have a demonstration and find out what works for you.

A range of personalised support is available to make reasonable adjustments if you have visual or hearing difficulties. This may include assistance from an allocated Learning Support Worker, adapted learning resources, adaptations to the learning environment or support with using assistive technology that is recommended for you. We can also arrange mobility and orientation support at college.

You may be able to get extra support during exams – tell your Tutor if you’ve been given exam access arrangements before (arrangements awarded at school aren’t automatically given at college).

Access arrangements might be extra time, a separate room, access to a reader, a prompter, a scribe, use of a computer, or a combination of these or other recommendations.