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Introduction

Congratulations Shaun!

LSS would like to say congratulations to Shaun Gray who has just won 'Personal Achiever of the Year' Award at the North East Class Awards on 23rd April.

The Class Awards took place at the Sage Gateshead where 1200 guests enjoyed a feast of entertainment before the awards show with live music, a Chinese pole circus act and three aerialist performers.

Shaun was nominated fro the Award by his Specialist Assessment Officer, Rachael Duffy, and his learning Support assistant, Vera Elliot, of Learning Support services.

Shaun was delighted with the win and would like to thank LSS, in particular Vera Elliot, for all their support and commitment to his learning.

This is just one example of our team's commitment to empowering learners and supporting them in achieving their goals. Keep up the good work.

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.