Learner Services...
What support is available?
Study and Personal Support:
Pastoral Tutorials
All full-time students have timetabled tutorials with a
designated tutor who supports them through their course, and
can help with a range of issues including:
• Higher/Further education advice and application
• Monitoring and reporting progress to students and
parents/guardians
• Financial advice
• Welfare rights
• Part-time and full-time work opportunities
• Help with study difficulties
Every student also has access to the College’s Learner
Services team who offer a wide range of support including:
• Careers Advice
• Connexions Personal Advisors
• Confidential Counselling with a trained counsellor
• Support for students with disabilities/learning
difficulties
• Financial help and advice
• Education Maintenance Allowance
Additional Learning Support:
Students with specialist needs have access to a wide range
of additional support including:
• Learning Support Officers and Care Officers
• Specialist tutors and support staff
• Notetakers
• Sign Language communicators
• Brailled literature
• Enlarged print
• Audio tapes
• Assistance with Personal Care
• Extra help with maths and/or English
• Exam concessions*
*Examination Board regulations may affect the provision
