We are a vocational further education college, dedicated to giving the best possible education and training to all of our students.
We also offer Additional Learning Support (ALS). If you have a physical or learning disability we have a team who can support you within any of our college courses. We would assess your needs and work with your tutors to provide you with the most suitable support.
What does the service provide?
- Hearing loss / deafness (We have a dedicated BSL communication team)
- Visual impairment / Sight loss
- Autistic Spectrum disorders
- ADHD
- Mobility difficulties
- Emotional and Behavioural needs
- Mental Health
- Personal care needs
Our support options include
- 1:1 in class support
- Small group support, in and out of class
- Mentoring / guidance
- Counselling
- Use of technology and other specialist equipment
- Learning Support Assistants are trained in personal care
What is the School of Supported Learning?
You may have attended specialist education while at school. Or you may have been taught in small groups because of a specific learning difficulty. We have courses within the School of Supported Learning that may be suited to the way you like to learn.
Look for our School’s heading in the College Prospectus. Our courses start at pre-Entry level and help learners achieve up to Entry level 2 and 3. Specialist tutors will help you in small groups to improve skills where it's needed.
Course titles
Pathway to Independent Living stage 1 & 2 Pathway to Employment stage 1 & 2
Information leaflets are printed in various languages. We can arrange for interpreters to help. For BSL users there is a team of signers who can attend initial meetings and provide signing support once you are on a course, in class and around College.
How do I access the service?
You will need to complete an application form and attend an interview
Create an account and start your application via the button below:
The Personal Tutor for each course group decides if you are suitable for a particular course. They base their decision on your previous or predicted achievements, or an initial assessment of your academic skills.
For courses within the School of Supported Learning, we will take advice from previous education providers or health and behaviour specialists where necessary. Our dedicated Advice and Guidance Centres are open for you to visit every weekday.
They are open from 8.45am to 7.00pm, Monday and Wednesday; and from 8.45am to 4.30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8.45am - 4.30pm.