At Nottingham College, we’re committed to helping every learner succeed, whatever your background, circumstances, or support needs. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or mental health challenge, we offer a wide range of support to help you thrive in your studies.
Support from the start
Support begins even before you enrol. If you let us know about any additional needs, we’ll ask for more information and relevant evidence. Our experienced team will assess your requirements and work with you to identify the most appropriate support to help you succeed.
This might include:
- Recommendations for your tutors
- Assistive technology and training
- In-class support or one-to-one sessions
- Adapted learning materials
- Study skills and exam preparation workshops
- Pastoral support
- Referrals to external agencies if needed
Our goal is to help you become an independent learner as quickly as possible. While the support may differ from what you received at school, we’ll work closely with you to ensure it’s tailored to your course and personal goals.
What support could look like
Once enrolled and assessed, you may be able to access:
- Learning support workshops
- One-to-one or in-class assistance
- Help with reading, writing, and maths
- Specialist learning resources
- Personal care support
- Exam and study skills support
Specific support includes:
Our Deaf Access Communicators use British Sign Language (BSL) to ensure full inclusion in lessons and college life. We also provide deaf awareness training for staff and students.
We’ll work with you to ensure you can fully participate in your course, with adaptations and support tailored to your needs.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, bereavement, bullying, or other challenges, we offer confidential support. You can access help at any time, no need to inform your tutor, family, or friends.
We provide:
- Individual needs assessments
- Regular tutorials with a Support Tutor
- Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) for classroom or lunchtime support
- Help with organisation, social interaction, and managing change
Support includes:
- Mobility and personal care assistance
- Liaison with external professionals (e.g. occupational therapists)
- Exam access arrangements
- Emergency care planning and medication support
- Specialist facilities and accessibility features across campus
Let’s talk
If you think you might benefit from additional learning support, we encourage you to get in touch as early as possible. Our team is here to help you make the most of your time at college. You can contact us by email at enquiries@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or ring us on 0115 9100 100.
