Sixth Form Learning Support

Our Inclusion Faculty is a multi-faceted support network within the school that provides support for students and their families.

Arrangements can be made for transition visits to help with the move from school to college and we are happy to attend your year 11 Annual Review meeting.

If you do not have an Education Health and Care plan, you may still receive additional support if you have a diagnosis such as dyslexia, autistic spectrum condition or any other disability/learning difficulty that affects your learning.
Once in college we will provide a range of wraparound support to meet your needs and closely monitor your progress alongside your teachers.

Support Your Transition

To ensure your transition is supported, we can arrange the following:

• A personalised transition plan to ensure a smooth process
• Arrangements for you to visit college with your parents/carers
• Informal meetings with staff who will be supporting you prior to starting college

Identifying and Meeting Support Needs

• Students are given various opportunities to discuss their support needs before they start their course: on initial application, interview evening, taster days, open days, and at enrolment
• Students may also be identified as having additional learning needs by teaching or education support assistants after they start their programme of study and any concerns raised will be discussed and explored as appropriate
• Education support assistants may work with students in the classroom, if appropriate, or they may offer study support sessions outside the classroom

What Is an Exam Access Arrangement?

Access arrangements are exam adjustments made for individual students, based on evidence of need and the student’s normal way of working. They exist to ensure all students have the same opportunity to be successful in their exams and include reasonable adjustments for those students with a disability or learning difficulty.

What Access Arrangements Could I Be Given?

Access arrangements are given based on evidence of your need and your normal way of working. You may be eligible for and not limited to:

• Extra time
• Prompt
• Scribe
• Reader or computer reader
• Use of assistive technology
• Supervised rest breaks
• Modified Large print or braille exam papers
• Separate room or smaller room

How Do I Get Exam Access Arrangements?

If you have had exam arrangements at high school, a member of the Inclusion team will meet with you to assess your needs and determine appropriate support.

If you have not had exam arrangements previously, your teachers can request an appointment for you to help identify your needs.

If you qualify for support, you will also have these arrangements in all class tests, and internal/external exams.