Additional Learning Support Unit

About Us

The Additional Learning Support Unit offers a full range of learning support services, and support is tailored to meet individual needs. The ALS team organise learning support for learners who need extra help because of a disability, which may include:

• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Dyspraxia
• Learning Difficulties
• Visual Impairment
• Hearing Impairment
• Mobility Needs
• Physical Disabilities
• Medical Conditions
• Mental Ill-Health
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Asperger’s Syndrome

We are able to offer a range of additional learning support which may include:

• Note-taking
• Classroom Support
• Assistive Technologies
• Support with Maths
• Support with English
• Brailling Services
• Adapted Materials and Resources
• Examinations Access Arrangements
• Personal Care

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

The College is fully DDA compliant, having ramped areas and lifts providing wheelchair access. We cater for visually impaired and hearing impaired learners and some members of staff are trained communicators using British Sign Language. For more information about the DDA visit the website here.

Literacy and Numeracy Screening

All students will be screened on entry and their level of Maths and English will be used to gauge whether they will be able to cope with the course they have started. If required they will be offered extra tuition in literacy and numeracy as described in the Additional Support Policy.

Students with certain learning difficulties will be offered support, which can be one to one, small groups, or a facilitator within the classroom or workshop. Dyslexia screening and support is also available.

Personal Care

The personal care team provide individual assistance and support of a more personal nature. In addition to having an experienced support team, the College works with many specialist support organisations, which deliver programmes of study, or offer support within their specialist field.

Contact Us

The Additional Learning Support Unit is located on the ground floor of the main College building in Room 8a. For further information about the facilities and services available to students with learning difficulties or disabilities, please contact the Additional Learning Support Unit on 01283 494601.