STUDENT SUPPORT SEND TEAM (SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SUPPORT)
FOUNDATION LEARNING COURSES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & DISABILITY SUPPORT (SEND)
Foundation Learning courses are available to students with Educational Health Care Plans and students with Special Educational Needs and are tailored to each individual's needs. These courses are crafted to incorporate communication, independence, and practical skills within engaging subject areas. The goal is to inspire and stimulate students, enabling them to enhance their vocational, academic, employment, and social capabilities while maximising independence.
STUDENTS CAN TAKE PART IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
AREAS OF STUDY AVAILABLE INCLUDE: • Introduction to Creative Arts & Wellbeing (Entry 2) • Art, Design & Media (Entry 3, Level 1 and Foundation Level 2) • Performing Arts (Entry 3, Level 1 and Foundation Level 2) • Construction - various trades available (Entry 3)
The College aims to provide a supportive platform for all students to reach their goals. We provide support for a wide range of learning needs and conditions, including:
• Practical sessions • Classroom sessions • Educational trips and visits • Work related activities • Enrichment programmes
• Physical Disability • Visual Impairment • Hearing Impairment • Specific Conditions/Disabilities
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Autism Spectrum Conditions • Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia & Dyspraxia • Mental Health Conditions
This list is not exhaustive. Please contact us if you have other needs, we are here to help.
SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS Preston College, in collaboration with DFN Project SEARCH, is proud to offer a transformative supported internship programme designed for young people with SEND, aged 18-25 years-old with an Education, Health and Care Plan. This programme aims to transition them from education to paid employment of 16 hours+. The programme helps young people prepare for employment by equipping them with essential skills through work experience placements with either Lancashire County Council or Lancashire Constabulary. Alongside their time at the host business, they complete a person-centred study programme in employability and independent living skills. This helps them apply for jobs and successfully transition from education to employment and adult life. They are supported onsite by a tutor and an employability coach. Through this comprehensive programme, young people with learning disabilities and autism are equipped to make successful transitions to adulthood, gaining the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment.
EDUCATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN SUPPORT If you have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) we will develop a support plan based on your support needs, subject to commissioning. This may include:
• In-class Support • Mentoring Support • Study Skills Support • Mobility Support
• Communication Support (BSL) • Modification of Learning Materials • Lunchtime Support • Transition & Orientation
If you don’t have an EHCP but still have SEND then the SEND Team can create a plan of support to assist you.
TRANSITION The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND Team) will help you with your transition, no matter which course you study. If you’re considering studying with us, you can invite a member of the Transitions team to your Year 10 or 11 school reviews. They’ll explain our courses and the support available before and during your time at Preston College. Once you apply, the SEND Team will arrange for you to have a SEND interview to discuss your needs and create a support plan. After your interview, the Transition Team will arrange for familiarisation visits and taster sessions.
To talk through your potential support needs with a member of the Transition Team please call 01772 225335 or email transition@preston.ac.uk to book an appointment.
Request a copy of our Foundation Learning brochure from the Transition Team or download here
EXAM ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS (EAA) Exam Access Arrangements are exam adjustments made for individual candidates, based on evidence of need and the candidate’s normal way of working. If you feel that you require additional support within your exams contact the SEND team on (01772 225333). All students who wish to be considered for EAA will be required to attend and complete an assessment.
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