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