At Dudley College of Technology we provide support to many students for a range of individual needs. Whether you require personal care, one to one support in class, mentoring or support with your finances, we have staff who will help you to enjoy your time at college and achieve your true potential. Support is available whether you are a 16-18 year old student, an adult learner or an apprentice.
There are several ways we identify learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This may be through liaison with Connexions or your local authority for those learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For those learners without an EHCP it may be through interview, application form or enrolment form. There are also opportunities for learners to self-refer at any point during their course. The College have a dedicated team of support staff, who will meet with prospective students to carry a need assessment.
Education Health and Care Plans
The college is committed to meeting the SEND agenda and works closely with Local Authorities to ensure the needs of young people with Education, Health and Care Plans are met. We have a range of support available for young people as detailed below:
- In class support
- Pastoral support
- Additional learning outside of the classroom
- Mental Health and Well Being checks
- Access arrangements for exams
- Meet and greet, break and lunchtime support
- Support with notetaking
- Care needs, including medication
In addition we can arrange the following:
- Escorted visits to college to support students with choosing provision
- Personalised transition plan to ensure a smooth process for students moving from school to college
- Informal meetings with staff who will teach or support students prior to starting college
If you would like more information please contact our Learning Support Team on learningsupport@dudleycol.ac.uk
We offer support for those with:
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dyspraxia
If you would like more information please contact our Dyslexia Team on dyslexia@dudleycol.ac.uk
We also offer support for those with:
- Visual Impairment
- Hearing Impairment
- Physical disability
- Autism/Asperger’s
- ADHD
If you would like more information please contact our Learning Support Team on learningsupport@dudleycol.ac.uk
