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ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT

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.

Our Values

  • Inclusive practice is important to us.
  • Inclusion is about you feeling included and like you belong.
  • Inclusion is about us removing barriers, called Reasonable Adjustments so that you don’t have to work a lot harder than others and you have the same chance to do well.
  • It’s not easy to get this right all of the time, but we are committed to getting it right.

Types of learning support

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,

  • Checking what exam access arrangements people need
  • Working with your Local Authority to meet the needs of learners with EHCPs.
  • Arranging LSA support (Learning Support Assistants) in lots of classes.
Download our disability checklist

Wellbeing Hub

The Wellbeing Hub is a quiet, relaxing and safe place where you can find out more about the support available to you while you are at college. You can access additional learning support, safeguarding advice and guidance, early help support and counselling. We are based on the ground floor of South Block should you need a quiet space to reflect and relax.

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.

Mental Health Support Plans

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.

Things to Know

Before you come to college

Everything you need to do to make sure we have the right support in place for you when you start at college.

Whilst you are at college

Learn about all the additional support available to you whilst studying at Chesterfield College.

After 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.