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Additional Learning Support

Additional Learning Support
If you need extra support, you can drop into our Top-Up Zone for everything you need to enhance your learning in class to do well.

  • At enrolment/induction
    Initial Advice and Guidance at Advice Evenings and Open Days and events, Support during pre-course assessments, Support learners with induction process (e.g. assist with paperwork or with access around the building), Screening to identify additional needs.
  • On the course
    After initial screening and assessment of the Learners requirements, we can provide:
    Learning support in class (for individuals or small groups) or additional sessions outside of class time, Adaptation of materials/resources, Specialist tutor support, Enabling technology including laptops, software, dictaphones etc, Adapted teaching and learning materials including material in Braille and in audio/electronic format, Mobility and travel training, Staff with a broad range of experience and expertise in a diverse range of disabilities, learning difficulties and additional support needs.
  • During Exams
    After an assessment of the learner’s support requirements, if the examining board agrees we can provide:
    Extra time, Communication support, Readers, Amanuensis (scribe), Adaptation of exam papers (where allowed) – also mock and past papers.
  • At the end of the course
    Offer specialist exit guidance, Make connections with internal and external agencies about suitable progression routes

Additional Learning Support contact details:
01298 8330905
topup@derby.ac.uk