Shipley College | Additional Learning Support

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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, CONTACT OUR ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT (ALS) TEAM AT send@shipley.ac.uk

Information sharing and Evidence of your Learning Difficulty and/or Disability (SEND or EHCPs)

All students are encouraged to disclose, (share) information about their learning difficulty or disability during the admission and enrolment process to ensure that any adjustments or support can be put in place at the start of the course.

To enable us to provide the most appropriate support for you, we require evidence of your learning difficulty, disability, or medical condition, including dyslexia and mental health conditions. This evidence can take the form of an EHCP, or a specialist report from a consultant, an educational psychologist or Doctor's letter; it must outline a formal diagnosis and details of the condition.

Exam Access Arrangements

Please note that for exam access arrangements a report or letter outlining a formal diagnosis from a registered specialist such as a clinical paediatrician or a hospital consultant is required. See JCQ Exam Guidance on Exam Access Arrangements for details.

If you have previously had exam access arrangements from school or a previous provider, share this with us to avoid delays. Ask your school, college alternative provider for a copy of your Form 8 or Form 9.

SUPPORT WE CAN OFFER.

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

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

We offer a range of technology to use alongside your learning:

Laptops and Chromebooks
Hearing loops
Magnifiers
Specialist keyboards/mouse
Reading pens
Access to Read & Write software
Dictaphones

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

MEET THE TEAM LEADERS

Nuala

Communication Support Worker Team Leader (Deaf and HI)

We, as a college, realise the importance for our Deaf students to have a member of staff they are able to go to who is able to work alongside them and help them along this part of their life journey, as well as supporting them in class.

“I look forward to meeting you and seeing you achieve great things here!”

Helen

LSA Team Leader

I work in the sector of Media, Business and IT, with learners who have Educational Health Care Plans and learning difficulties. It is important to meet their individual needs, and I have a daily commitment to help enable them to reach their full potential and become independent learners.

"I love to see others excel and succeed when challenged."

James

LSA Team Leader

I am the Team Leader for the Foundation Learning Sector which involves ensuring that our learners have a smooth transition from previous establishments to our fantastic college, and the appropriate support in order to get the most out of their time here.

"Everybody has strengths, no matter what disabilities and learning difficulties you may have. In our department we want to be able to help you realise these strengths and use them to your full potential."

Nick

Head of Learning Support

It's a privilege to lead the amazing support team at Shipley College. We work with all students, carers and families to ensure we can provide the most appropriate support for our students.

Whether you have an EHCP or a SEND, we are here to help!

"We look forward to meeting you."

Laura

Team Leader for Business, Travel, Horticulture, Care, Health, Child & Education courses

I support learners who have an EHCP or have SEND. Our learners are from all walks of life and at different stages of their educational journey. We know the importance of appropriate support and want every learner to have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We work with learners in college and on placements.

"Today is your day. You're off to Great Places. You're off and away!...Oh the places you'll go"

"I'D LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU. MY EXPERIENCE HERE THE PAST 3 YEARS HAS BEEN INCREDIBLE."

“The Learning Support Assistants have been incredible with the support offered to me. I'd like to tell you that your department has allowed me to achieve well above expectations going into university. (D*D*D) - my final grades. I am very pleased with the outcome. The college has allowed me to be so successful. Thank you so much for this!”

– Student who received support from the ALS team, 2022
 