Special Educational Needs Provision in Colleges

The colleges below have information on their websites about their additional learning support.

You can contact any college before applying to check that they can meet your needs. 

Capital City College Group

The Capital City College Group includes:

  • The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL)
  • City and Islington College (CANDI)
  • Westminster Kingsway College (WestKing)

They provide support for students with various additional needs, including: 

  • Individuals with an EHC plan 
  • Physical disabilities 
  • Learning difficulties 
  • Specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD/ADD 
  • Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome 
  • Visual or hearing impairments 
  • Medical conditions 
  • Mental health difficulties 

 

Capital City College Group's Additional Learning Support

 

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Harrow College

Harrow College has a dedicated Learning Support Team for students who need extra assistance with their studies.

Support is primarily for students with specific needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. This includes:

  • dyslexia,
  • moderate learning difficulties
  • dyspraxia,
  • dyscalculia
  • autistic spectrum disorders

They are the only college in North West London recognised as a Centre of Excellence for the Hearing Impaired.

The Communication Support Unit provides support for students who are:

  • profoundly deaf
  • partially hearing
  • visually impaired

 

Harrow College Additional Learning Support

 

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Stanmore College

Stanmore College can provide support for students with a range of learning needs. This can include:

  • Trained specialist Tutors who provide classroom and individual support.
  • Learning Assistants to take notes, read and provide examination support for students who have additional needs.
  • Specialist support and assessment by for students with dyslexia.
  • Continuous review and assessment of needs including the option of referral to specialists.
  • Workstations which are accessible for students with a physical disability.
  • Availability of specialist equipment, material and software for students who have a sensory impairment.
  • Transport arranged to and from College (for those students whose transportation to school is currently organised via their local authority).
  • Regular review of College facilities. Access for wheelchairs and Health & Safety matters are constantly under review.
  • Advice on Higher Education. Help to arrange visits to, and accessing, relevant support agencies.
  • Help to complete UCAS forms, the Financial Support form and Disabled Students Allowance.
  • Links to other organisations that may offer support

 

Stanmore College Additional Learning Support

 

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St Dominic's Sixth Form College

St Dominic's is a Roman Catholic Sixth Form College committed to the personal and spiritual growth of all its members based on Christian values. St Dominic's offer 26 A Level subjects and has a dedicated Study Plus department who provide additional support for students who may need assistance with their studies. 

This includes:

  • 1 – 1 mentoring
  • Drop in sessions
  • Exam Access Arrangements (EAA)
  • Adaptive materials and specialist equipment
  • Individual support for students with EHCPs

 

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Uxbridge College

Uxbridge College has a dedicated Learning Support Team. This is for students who need extra assistance with their studies.

Support is primarily for students with specific needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. This includes:

  • dyslexia
  • moderate learning difficulties
  • dyspraxia
  • dyscalculia
  • autistic spectrum disorders.

It may take the form of:

  • One-to-one lessons
  • Drop-in sessions
  • Exam concessions
  • Exam Access Arrangements (EAA)

 

Uxbridge College Additional Learning Support

 

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West Herts College

West Herts College has a wide range of support available including:

  • Classroom support
  • Specialist 1:1 support
  • British Sign Language Communicators
  • Teachers of the Deaf
  • Examination arrangements
  • Adaptive materials and specialist equipment

 

West Herts College Additional Learning Support

 

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West London College

West London College offers extra support in literacy, language, numeracy and a variety of skills. This will help you to learn and achieve your chosen qualification. There is also support available for a range of physical, sensory or medical needs.

Support for dyslexia includes:

  • Advice and guidance
  • Assistance with assignments
  • Assessment for access arrangements for exams
  • Training on specialist equipment such as voice-activated software

Support for physical, sensory or medical/mental health needs includes:

  • Support Assistants
  • Communicator/Signer
  • Specialist Software/Equipment
  • Documents in appropriate formats

Learners with EHCPs

High Need provision is embedded within Inclusive Learning and across the college on mainstream programs. The college recognises its role in supporting learners with high support needs. It makes sure the appropriate support is available. And it's applied in line with Education, Health and Care plans.

 

West London College Additional Learning Support

 

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