Learning Support

THE COLLEGE WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS WITH A LEARNING DIFFICULTY, DISABILITY OR MEDICAL CONDITION AND DISCLOSING SUCH INFORMATION DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR APPLICATION.

ARRANGEMENTS CAN INCLUDE:

We would encourage you to indicate on the application form that you have additional support needs. We can then discuss your support requirements with you. Our dedicated and highly qualified Learning Support team offers services and support for students with specific learning difficulties, disabilities and long term conditions. They will assess students and arrange appropriate examination access arrangements and support to enable students to achieve their individual learning goals.

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STUDY SKILLS

Study Skills sessions are offered to all students at College. These sessions aim to support you if you would like to develop good study habits and manage your own learning. Study support will be tailored to meet your individual needs and can include: » Examination and revision skills » Prioritising and organising work » Communicating your needs to subject tutors

EXTERNAL SUPPORT

We have a range of external contacts. For example, if you have a hearing or visual impairment we can organise specialist help.

REFERRALS

Students are encouraged to speak to a Subject Tutor or their Personal Tutor if they feel they would like to be referred to Learning Support. If you would like to discuss your Learning Support needs, please ask to speak to Pippa Denman, Head of Learning Support.

LEARNING SUPPORT HELPED TO INCREASE MY CONFIDENCE AND FIND WAYS TO REDUCE MY ANXIETY. THEY GAVE ME LOTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND ENABLED ME TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE COLLEGE.

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STUDIED: A LEVEL LAW, PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS, AND GENERAL STUDIES