Support

Study support is available and includes:

• Study skills
• ALN strategies
• Planning work
• Time-management
• Specialist Software
• Literacy/Numeracy targeted sessions

Our Library+ (Library & Learning Technologies/ Learning Support) based staff can provide help with:

• Academic writing skills
• Researching
• IT skills
• Assistive technology
• Critical thinking skills

Assessments are arranged for learners who require exam access arrangements. Your course tutor can refer you for an assessment.

Reasonable adjustments include:

• Extra time
• Computer reader
• A reader
• Rest Breaks
• Word processor
• Enlarged or adapted papers
• A scribe
• A prompt
• Access to a smaller shared room/separate room

Examinations - Instructions, Guidance and advice to Candidates & Staff

Assistive technology can assist you in accessing and completing tasks, enabling you to become more independent.

All computers within Grŵp Llandrillo - Menai have the following software:

• Assistive learning tools
• Basic magnification tools
• Access to some of these resources from home
• Read & Write https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/products/read-and-write-education/
• Temporary loans of chromebooks

The Inclusion Mentors support you in developing strategies for independent learning and achieving your academic goals.

If you have a medical condition the College Nurse will work with you to create a plan to remove barriers to learning.

At each of our sites, there is a designated space you may find more comfortable to spend free time in.

Welfare support includes:

• College-based counsellor.
• Well-being support
• Welfare support
• Learner Services for information and guidance.

1:1 or shared support within the classroom from support staff.

It may be necessary to provide individual support to learners who have profound or highly complex additional learning needs that require support for most of their time in class in order for them to make reasonable progress. This is allocated on a person - centred basis.

For learners with physical, medical or cognitive needs who require support.

Dependent on individual person-centred needs we can arrange support over lunch and break times.

For learners who have complex social communication needs that require personalised support in order for them to stay safe, socialise, maintain good well-being and/or to access learning opportunities.

Targeted support to transfer safely from the college bus or taxi to the classroom.

For young people who require specialist equipment in order to make reasonable progress on their course. Equipment available includes: bespoke laptops/computers loaded with specialist software and radio aids

For learners with visual impairments we can offer orientation training around the college campus.

Support from a suitably trained/qualified Communication Support Worker e.g. BSL Signer as recommended by Specialist Sensory Teacher - Hearing