Supported Learning (SEND)

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Supported Learning is our course area for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We offer courses specifically designed to meet the needs of students between the ages of 16 and 24 who have a learning difficulty and/or disability, and to help them reach their potential.

We offer flexible learning programmes from Pre-entry through to Level 1.

If you join one of our supported learning programmes we will support you to increase your confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness and independence. You could potentially progress onto higher level courses as well. This could include supported internships, employability skills or other courses at Nottingham College.

We will help you develop independent living and employability skills that will increase your future opportunities and help you in your everyday life.

Why choose Nottingham College?

We have a flexible curriculum to meet the needs of students with higher support needs and ensure having fun and great experiences are compulsory!

Enrichment activities include:

Residentals within the UK and Europe
Supporting environmental projects
Outdoor pursuits
Sports of all kinds

Small class sizes and effective, specialist training and learning support, combined with our ability to recognise and understand your needs, helps all students achieve.

We have specialist resources such as:

A sensory room
Accessible ICT software and hardware
Accessible sports equipment

Whatever your level of need, we will enable you to enjoy your time with us and to succeed. We have well-equipped libraries and IT facilities, access to vocational studies, as well as multi-purpose vehicles which we use for training to promote independent travel.

Student support

Every student will be allocated an experienced personal tutor who will:

Manage attendance
Set targets and goals
Give careers advice
Help with study skills
Raise awareness of health issues
Offer pastoral care

Enrichment

Activities include:

Residential trips
Social events
Theatre trips
Sponsored runs and charity
Fundraising events
Community-based projects and activities
Day trips
Visits to local attractions
Discos

Support while you are at college

We are here to support you through every step of your journey at Nottingham College, even before you apply.

We will assist you during your transition to college and enrolment, while you are on your programme of study and when you are deciding on your next step after College – whether that is further study, independent living or employment.

Nottingham College is here to provide you with the information, advice and guidance you need.

The SLDD team work with Learner Services team to support:

Course information/guidance and how to enrol
ID cards
Bus passes and travel information
Meal passes
Financial support
Referrals to outside agencies
Pastoral support such as money worries, not settling in at college, getting behind with your work, problems at home or issues with your peers in class or around college.

My course gives me real experience within all aspects of catering. From working in the kitchens with industry standard-equipment, to preparing menu items and serving customers, everything I am learning will help me in the future. It has given me lots of confidence and my goal is to own a café one day.

Quinn Clark — Introduction to Catering and Hospitality student

Facilities

Multi-sensory Interactive Immersive Room

This brand-new innovative teaching and learning space offers an interactive and immersive experience to learners and staff. Our students can enjoy exciting and authentic experiences to enhance their learning.

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A student in the interactive immersion room at Basford.

The Gateway for supported learning

The Gateway is a brand new Grade A, purpose-built building. It is energy efficient and offers the latest in specialist teaching and learning resources for SEND education.

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