Explain The Three Main Strands Of Support

The department comprises 3 main strands of support for students – those with specific learning difficulties, those with medical, mental health difficulties and sensory and physical impairments and study skills support for all students. The department is managed by the Head of Study Support who has overall operational responsibility with study skills provision managed by the Inclusive Learning Co-ordinator. The work of the department has significantly broadened over recent years to meet the needs of students with complex health conditions. This has involved making adaptions to the department and support undertaking specific training that has developed their skills base.

The aim of the department is to make learning accessible to all our students
3 members of the teaching team have a specialist qualification to assess for SpLDs and maintain their Practising Certificate by continuing professional development.
Medical, mental health difficulties and sensory and physical impairments:
The Head of Study Support together, with a full-time Lead Learning Support Assistant, oversees the support for these students. Some Learning Support Assistants (LSAs ) have specific areas of responsibility within this field. The team of 4 full-time and 5 part-time Learning Support Assistants (LSAs). The team is of mixed gender and a range of different experiences. The department also has a small bank team who also support students across all 3 strands. 2 part time administrators, equating to 36 hours per week, provide administrative support.
Study skills for all students:
A team of Learning Advisors appointed from curriculum teachers from the College Faculties continue to offer workshop support for study skills both on a drop in and on an appointment basis. The Inclusive Learning Co-ordinator, manages the team. The development of weekly Stress Management workshops has been operating this