Learning Support at Leek College
Support for students with disabilities
You are welcome at Leek College and are supported in any way you need, discreetly or with note taking and typing up of assignments.
The College works with Staffordshire ASSIST to provide specialist support for hearing and visual impairment. Because Staffordshire ASSIST provide support in schools,
you may know the staff and they will know your needs.
Laptops can be provided through the Learning Support Fund (see Val Smith for more information.)
Disabled access through ramps and lifts is available in all areas of the college except engineering and parts of Art Provision.
Disabled toilets are located in all areas of College with hoists and a professional, personal care worker available if necessary.
To find out more about the Learning Support Team click here.
Case Studies – Dan Finney
Dan attended 2006-2007, studying Level 2 programme in Computing and Health and Social Care, plus GCSE English. Dan hadn’t done any qualifications at his school. Sue and the team worked with Dan to sort out a programme of support and Dan and the team worked with teaching staff to make sure they could meet Dan’s needs.
Dan achieved a Distinction grade in Health and Social Care, a Merit in IT and a grade C in GCSE English. Dan’s now taking a break from studies, helping others with disabilities in the community – but might be coming back for the Access Course to go into Higher Education.
The picture shows Dan receiving his certificates from Neville Richardson, Group Chief Executive of Britannia Building Society at the 2007 Awards ceremony.
Case Studies – Sarah Hunt
Sarah began studying AS and A2 in Maths and Computing and has moved through to gain a Foundation Degree in Computing in 2007.
Sarah received support through Staffordshire ASSIST who provide specialist support for students with hearing impairment.
The picture shows Sarah receiving her degree from Neville Richardson, Group Chief Executive of Britannia Building Society at the 2007 Awards Ceremony.
Case Studies – Paul Kirkham
Paul has already achieved Entry level Certificates in Skills for Working Life and worked at the Honeycomb Centre in Longnor. He had a work placement at a supermarket as part of his programme.
With support from College staff, the work placement became a part time job.
Paul still attends as a part time student, working to improve his English and Maths Skills.
The picture shows Paul receiving his certificate from Neville Richardson, Group Chief Executive of Britannia Building Society at the 2007 Awards Ceremony.
