Open Search Open Mobile Menu Tell us what you are searching for e.g. School Leavers... Search Search Now Additional Learning Support At South Staffordshire College we have a dedicated Learning Support team on each campus who will work with you ensure your individual needs are supported and enables you to reach your full potential and achieve your aspirations. Get Support At Rodbaston College Get Support At Tamworth & Torc Colleges Get Support At Lichfield College Get Support At Cannock College What Support can we provide? Additional support will be available to help you increase your confidence and develop strategies that can help you to learn more independently. This can include: transition from school to college and helping you settle in discreet in-class support or 1:1 support for a specific learning difference or disability assistive technology e.g. speech to text, screen overlays, helpful apps specialist equipment and software loans e.g. Dictaphone, ipads, laptops, radio aid, reading pens specialist communication support e.g .BSL, Braille additional assignment workshops to develop organisational skills additional support for exams (exam access arrangements) support at lunch times and breaks support with personal care needs support with mobility support for mental health support with personal care needs support for medical needs If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (0-25 years) 2014 states that: “A child or young person has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her.” Before you come to college Let your current setting (e.g. School) know you are interested in progressing to South Staffordshire College and your SEND key workers will consult with us and send us your EHC plan We will confirm with the local authority if we can meet your individual needs documented in the plan within 15 days We can also attend your final EHCP annual review at your current setting to request the support you require in College is reflected in the plan Transition can be planned and implemented. E.g. visit to the college, meet key support staff Support can also be provided at your interview and taster session for your chosen course During your time at College You will have an annual review of your EHCP each year you are at College The additional support you are provided with will reflect that documented in the plan but also reviewed each term and adjusted according to the progress you are making towards independence You will have a key person in the learning support team you and your parents can contact regarding your additional support Learning Support Zones Our Learning Support team are all based in our Learning Support Zones on each campus that also provides the following additional facilities to support you Quiet workspace facilitated by learning support assistants A safe place to discuss your support needs Additional support workshops for maths and English Assignment workshops Interview and presentation skills Support with organisation Support for anxiety, behaviour and necessary or planned timeout Nurture group to support socialisation and communication skills Support for sensory needs Support for medical needs Contact details for further information The Learning Support team are available at our college open events but can also be contacted for further information on 0300 456 2424 or via email. EHCP & High Needs – Kim Stoddard learning.support@southstaffs.ac.uk Tamworth & Torc Campus – Tina Oliver tamworthlearningsupport@southstaffs.ac.uk Lichfield Campus – Wendy Swindell lichfieldlearningsupport@southstaffs.ac.uk Cannock Campus – Wendy Swindell cannocklearningsupport@southstaffs.ac.uk Rodbaston Campus – Angela Pick rodbastonlearningsupport@southstaffs.ac.uk Futures – Shardia Rose shardia.rose@southstaffs.ac.uk Helpful links Staffordshire Connects SEND IASS – Staffordshire Family Partnership SEND Gateway Direct.gov Council for disabled children Joint Council for Qualifications What Support can we provide? If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Learning Support Zones Contact details for further information Helpful links The Learning Support Team is an amazing team to work in. Everyone is supportive and there for each other. We all work together to strive for one goal and that is, to deliver the best support and learning skills to our students. I have had the privilege to work with some fantastic learners! 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