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Learning Support

Students with a learning or other disability will, following an assessment of their needs, be supported on their programmes in a number of different ways.

Transitions

We recognise that moving on after Secondary School or Alternative Curriculum Provision can be a daunting and confusing time for young people. At Carlisle College we have a dedicated Learning Support Transition Team who are here to help in any way they can to ensure a smooth transition from School/Alternative Provision to College. 

Assistance can include:

  • Meeting students in School/Provision to talk about College
  • Arranging individual College tours
  • Arranging taster sessions in their area of choice at College
  • Ensuring the right support is in place to facilitate learning
  • Attending Year 9-11 reviews for students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP's)

Staff Expertise

The Learning Support Team are skilled in teaching and supporting students with disabilities and has a range of expertise and interests in the field. Also, when necessary, communicators/interpreters are provided by the College to support deaf students.

We offer:

  • Appropriately qualified and experienced learning support workers
  • Dyslexia support and support for other specific learning difficulties
  • Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Social, emotional and wellbeing support
  • Mental health support
  • Student 'drop-in' workshop
  • Specialist specific learning difficulties tutor
  • Support for work experience/work placement
  • Care need support
  • Smaller classes for entry level courses
  • Communication/interpreter provided by an external agency if required

 

Policies and Statements

Contact Learning Support

Got questions? Get in touch with our Learning Support Department

You can call us directly on 01228 822868

For all other enquiries, please email our enquiries team.