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The College has a team of dedicated Learning Support staff, including Dyslexia specialists, who can provide support, advice and guidance for students with a wide range of learning support needs.
Tailored support can include:
- Support from a Learning Support Assistant inside or outside of the classroom to help with organisation, research, assignments or private study.
- Dyslexia support
- Group support or discrete support in the classroom
- Note takers or readers
- Special examination considerations such as rest breaks, psychological support, extra time, readers, scribe or separate exam conditions.
- Technical support including the loan of equipment such as laptops
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The team works closely with students, parents, schools, external agencies and College staff to ensure a smooth transition from school to College and students are encouraged to attend taster sessions before they start.
Students are able to work within our Learning Assistance Base during their free periods - with individual work stations, large tables and sofas, and an adjacent quiet room fitted with comfortable sofas and a computer to be used between lessons.
Click here to visit the Local Offer Wirral website for more information from the local authority.
See below for some of our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
- How do you identify that I have additional needs?
- How will you prepare and support me to transfer to your College?
- How will staff support me in College?
- What specialist services and expertise are available in College or accessed by you?
- How are your resources allocated and matched to my needs?
- How is the decision made about what type and how much support I will receive?
- Who can I contact for further information?
- College Policies
A. The Director of Learning Support liaises with our partner high schools and students are referred to us.
A. The student discloses that they have a difficulty and/or disability on their application form and are interviewed by the Learning Support team.
A. The Director of Learning Support Learning Support Coordinator will invite you to come into College to have a look around and will be able to discuss your support needs. Once you have applied to come to College, you will be able to attend Taster Sessions during the year in order to help you decide which subjects you prefer. This also helps the transition to College as you're able to become used to a new environment.
A. We have a dedicated Learning Support team that provides support tailored to individual needs. This can be one-to-one support in the classroom, discrete support in the classroom or support in the Learning Assistance Base inbetween classes.
A. Supported students have an individual support plan which is reviewed twice per year by the Learning Support team and the student.
A. Each student also has a development Tutor that they see once per week.
A. At interview, students are able to choose courses that match their future aspirations and interests. The Director of Learning Support will discuss the necessary qualifications required to come to College as some students are not able to take five GCSEs.
A. The Learning Support team are experienced and qualified to provide high quality support. The Learning Support Manager liaises with pediatricians, social services, CAHMS, schools and all the teachers and Tutors within College.
A. The estimated budget is allocated during November of the PREVIOUS year (for September start). The number of supported students has increased significantly over the past years and the estimated numbers match the actual number of supported students that attend College. It is good practice to apply early in the year, so that any equipment/ adaptations can be put in place prior to September start.
A. The decision is made in consultation with the student and parents at interview. Support is reviewed on a regular basis at our monthly team meetings and discussed with the student and teachers. Our aim is to promote independent learning and resilience so that students are able to progress onto employment or higher education.
A. Kirsty Lowe (Director of Learning Support) klo@bsfc.ac.uk or Cheryl Price (Learning Support Coordinator) cp@bsfc.ac.uk
Telephone : 0151 652 5575
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