SEND stands for special educational needs and disabilities. The SEND team helps to make sure that each student or apprentice who has a disability, or possible disability has their educational needs met.
We are based in the Wellbeing Hub in South Block, but we work with the staff on all different courses. We help them to make things fair for you.
We offer support in lots of ways and will work with you to agree on the right level and type. We aim to help you keep up, work as independently as possible and ensure you don’t feel embarrassed.
We do lots of other things including,
The Hub provides:
A calm, quiet space for students and apprentices who may need time out to self-regulate, reflect, and regain focus.
A place to access wellbeing support and signposting to further help.
Guidance related to reasonable adjustments for disability such as:
o Exam access arrangements
o Top 3 strategies or Learner Inclusion Plans (LIPs)
o Adjustment Permits
o Coloured paper and overlays
o Assistive technology
If you’re a current student or apprentice, our Wellbeing Team has developed a suite of resources to support you on your learner journey too, take a look at the Wellbeing Hub Online Virtual Learning Environment for further information.
We recognise that mental health affects many people and we would like to help support you with your learner journey by offering mental health support plans. You may have a diagnosed mental health condition, struggle with anxiety and depression maybe? Your college experience is important to us and we will ensure that a supportive and effective plan is in place to enable you to succeed and thrive throughout your studies, exploring strategies and interventions that offer positive outcomes and progression.
Everything you need to do to make sure we have the right support in place for you when you start at college.
Learn about all the additional support available to you whilst studying at Chesterfield College.
Once you complete your qualifications and leave college, you can still access support from the local authority, through your employer/chosen university or from local charities.
