Additional Learning Support Shipley College, near Keighley, Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire

The Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team offers support and advice if you have particular needs which affect your ability to study, make progress or access the College.

We provide support for learners with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disability) with or without an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP). Support will be assessed on an individual basis and will vary depending on your assessed needs and EHCP if you have one. We will discuss this with you as part of the application process.

To discuss your support needs or for further information on the support mentioned below, contact our Head of Learning Support on send@shipley.ac.uk

What support can we offer you?

Transition Support

Interview Support
Tours of college
Taster Sessions
Transition Meetings
Meet & Greets
Familiarisation of campus & rooms

In-Class Support

Learning Support Assistant
Communication Support Worker
Differentiated Work
Visual Handouts
Small Group Work
Exam Access Arrangements

Assistive Technology

Laptops/Chromebooks
Hearing Loops
Magnifiers
Keyboards/Mouse
Reading Pens
Access to Read & Write Software
Dictaphones

Out of Class Support

Access to a Pastoral Keyworker
Lunchtime Clubs
Access to Additional Support Sessions
Personal Care Support
Support with Medical Conditions
Accessible Facilities in all buildings

Local Offer

We are committed to giving children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers information about what activities and support is available in the area where you live. We want to make it easier to find out what you need to know when you need to know it, showing you the nearest and most suitable services and encouraging you to give feedback, raise concerns or make a comment or complaint.

For more information, check out the Local Offer for Bradford & District or watch the video for Bradford's Local Offer.