Introduction

Newcastle College is committed to inclusion and supported learning for each individual

The Learning Support Service at Newcastle College provides support, advice and guidance for students with a wide range of learning needs.

We are here to help students across the college who have a range of additional support needs. We support students in a number of ways and are committed to providing inclusive education in a safe and positive environment. Our service has a growing reputation and we're delighted to work with key organisations such as RNIB, RNID, Tyne & Wear Autistic Society and the Neuromuscular Centre.

"Learning Support has helped me towards finding a balance between the need to isolate myself and joining in with college life."

- Student, studying A levels and has been offered a place at Trinity College Cambridge University

At present there are seven support teams working within the service. These are:

• The Autism Support Team
• The Dyslexia Support Team
• The Mental Health and Well Being Support Team
• The D/deaf or Hard of Hearing Support Team
• The Physical Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injury Support Team
• The Learning Difficulties Support Team
• The Blind or Partially Sighted / RNIB Support Team

Each team can provide tailored support, however as a service we can provide to following support to all of our students:

• Guidance on your choice of course, advice on what opportunities are available and we can help you with enrolment.
• A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to help you inside or outside the classroom, or support you with things like research, assignments or private study.
• Group support in the classroom.
• Discrete support in the classroom.
• Note-takers or readers.
• Mentoring sessions.
• Special Examination Considerations such as extra time, readers, scribe or a separate room.
• Technical support from Central Support staff and the loan of technical equipment.
• An Assistive Technology Suite brimming with modern accessibility technology.
• Access to specialist support.