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EXTRA SUPPORT For learners who need extra support to make the transition into college, for example due to high levels of anxiety, the College offers support from a member of the Wellbeing Team. This may include, for example, meeting an adviser before the first day of College to talk about any concerns and make a plan to provide extra support during the transition period. Additionally, the team is able to support learners throughout their time at College if problems emerge, e.g. due to homelessness, substance misuse or other welfare needs. LEARNING SUPPORT We know that each person’s learner journey is a different one. The Learning Support Team are here to help you throughout your time at Sussex Downs College. If you have a learning difficulty or disability our expert team will work with you to agree a learning support package that best suits you. Remember to take full advantage of the support you’re entitled to, as this will boost your achievement at College. For further details about the Learning Support available, visit www.sussexdowns.ac.uk/als or call us on 030 300 39258 (Eastbourne) or 030 300 39562(Lewes). The text number for hearing impaired learners is 07584 684363 or (Minicom) 01323 637216 SUSSEX DOWNS AND BEYOND We have your future in mind, whether you plan to go straight into employment or on to university first. We have links with around 1,000 employers who tell us they value skills and experience as well as qualifications. The Hubs, based at both Eastbourne and Lewes, offer employability and progression advice to learners.
MY FUTURE My Future is a College service preparing you for the next steps, including: • UCAS application support • Impartial Careers Advice and Guidance, from professionally qualified staff • Advice on developing your CV • Support to improve your interview and presentation skills • Gain paid and voluntary work experience– we have an online jobs board where local employers post their vacancies • Help to find apprenticeship opportunities through Sussex Skills Solutions • Careers fairs and recruitment events for you to attend. SDC TALENT BANK – HELPING YOU TO FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP Our Recruitment team can work with you to make sure your applications, CV and interviews stand out from the crowd. By registering on our Talent Bank we will notify you of apprenticeship vacancies that match you and your aspirations. For further information on how Sussex Downs College can support you contact: 030 300 39474. For further information on the Apprenticeships we offer, flip this guide over and go to pages 138 - 144.
PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION Throughout your progression to Higher Education (HE) we provide group and one-to-one sessions focused on completing UCAS applications. These sessions, along with our Progression Information Pack, will equip you with everything you need to know during the application process to University.
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