Home > SEND SEND We are committed to providing the highest standard of support for our learners with Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEND) ensuring you enjoy a fulfilling learning experience. SEND Support Team Our dedicated SEND team are here to help you achieve the best experience during your time at Kirklees College and will work with you to ensure your individual needs are supported. 01484 437000 Email Now 3 key steps to supporting our SEND students Additional support for SEND at Kirklees College is delivered in various forms according to an individuals assessed need or provisions within an EHCP. There are 3 key steps to supporting a student’s SEND needs at Kirklees College. Key step 1 Key step 2 Key step 3 Quality First Teaching – this can include: In-class differentiation such as smaller tasks, visual handouts, reasonable adjustments Subject Lead or Progress Coaching person support Personalised timetable I.T. and assistive technologies Risk assessments Medical and access arrangements Visual Impairment The Visual Impairment Support team can assist you if you are blind or visually impaired. We can support you in your classes and outside of class. You may be able to have access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for your exams. We can offer you modified resources such as large print, braille, tactile diagrams and audio, as well as specialist equipment. Before you start your study programme at college, we will meet with you to assess your support needs and agree your individual support plan. We will review your support regularly to check that it is meeting your needs. Phone us on 01484 437000 Ext: 7883 or email the SEND team Deaf / Hard of hearing The Deaf Support team will meet you to discuss your needs and agree on an individual support plan that will be reviewed regularly during your time at Kirklees College. We offer different types of support to suit your needs: Communication Support Workers (CSWs) who can sign in BSL (British Sign Language) or SSE (Sign Supported English) and voiceover what you sign. Note-taking in class. One-to-one support with your assignments in English and Maths, ensuring that you understand what you need to do and checking the English in your written work. There are radio aids to help you in classes and we can also set up Deaf Awareness training for your tutors and the other students in your class. You may be entitled to CSW support and extra time in your exams. Email the team. SEND Contacts Our dedicated SEND team are here to help you achieve the best experience during your time at Kirklees College and will work with you to ensure your individual needs are supported. To see a full list of contacts, click the button below. SEND Contacts Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia ALPS Team- Learning difficulties and disabilities EHCP- Education, Health & Care Plans SEND FAQs More Support Financial Support Kirklees College offers a range of support funds to help students overcome any financial problems that may prevent them from studying. Costs such as travel or meals may stop some students from joining or continuing a course or programme. The Financial Support Team can offer advice on financial matters and help in applying for any available grants or funding. Financial Support Supporting You Kirklees College is committed to providing the highest standards of support to learners who have a disability or learning difficulty. We have always taken proactive approach in developing programmes and provision for all learners and are keen to support the needs of our learners and their families find out more about how are team can help your learning. Supporting You Follow us on Social Media By using this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies to provide you with the best experience and functionality Privacy Policy Continue