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Activate Learning Bracknell & Wokingham College has published their Local Offer providing information on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

At Bracknell & Wokingham College, we do our best to ensure that our students go further.

Whether starting your career, planning a career change or career progression, we will equip you with the employability skills and confidence to succeed in the workplace.

Whichever course you choose you will find that learning here is a shared experience. You will learn in collaboration with your tutors and peers using the latest technology.

Learning won’t just take place in the classroom; you will learn in our industry standard facilities, links with employers as part of work experience and opportunities for off-site excursions  Most importantly learning here is fun and directly relevant to your chosen industry.

We have created a friendly and vibrant community at Bracknell & Wokingham College to ensure that students work hard, but also enjoy their time here.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Provision 

Why choose us?

We are fully committed to widening participation and supporting learners with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Learners have access to individual support and specialist help where needed (one to one support,
occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists) - depending on site location.

Our staff are highly experienced and we work closely with you, your family/carers and the other professionals involved in your life to ensure you have the support and structure you need to be successful.

In 2018, Activate Learning were graded Outstanding by Ofsted for our supported learning provision, who said that

"Leaders and managers have high expectations of learners and respond swiftly to need. Managers support staff well to make sure that learners’ transition into college is a very positive experience. Teachers support learners very well to develop their confidence and their social, personal and life skills through well-planned activities."

We have continued investment into the development of our supported learning facilities across our college sites, including new ASC
centre, newly refurbished sensory room, classrooms, and our Award-Winning Learning Companies.

Supporting SEND Provision

We are experienced in helping students with a wide range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities which include chronic fatigue syndrome, autistic spectrum disorders such as Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, mobility impairments, visual impairments, speech impairments. long term medical conditions, mental health difficulties and more. 

We provide:

  • advice and information on disability support and reasonable adjustments at the college
  • individual support plans
  • access arrangements in exams
  • specialist equipment
  • support workers e.g. note-takers, communication support workers for deaf students, mentors
  • liaison with academic department staff
  • assistance with diagnostic and needs assessment and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) applications

Our courses vary – from gaining independent living skills to preparing for employment through work placements or working in our Award-Winning Learning Companies. Please see our website and brochure for our Lifeskills courses on offer

We are always available to talk, so please contact us if you would like to discuss any support needs. We are here to help!

SEND courses are for learners aged 16-25 year olds

Local Offer

  • Colleges and FE 1.1 How does the College identify those young people with special educational needs and disabilities who have not previously been identified?

  • Colleges and FE 10.1 Who would be my first point of contact if a parent/carer wants to discuss something about the young person or is worried??

  • Colleges and FE 10.2 Does the college offer any specific support for parents/carers and families such as Family Support Workers?

  • Colleges and FE 10.3 What arrangements does the college have for signposting parents / carers to external agencies which can offer support such as voluntary agencies?

  • Colleges and FE 10.4 What arrangements does the college have for feedback from parents/carers, including compliments and complaints?

  • Colleges and FE 2.1 If a young person is identified as having SEND, who will plan their education programme?

  • Colleges and FE 2.2 How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?

  • Colleges and FE 2.3 How will the college balance my child's need for support with developing their independence?

  • Colleges and FE 2.4 How will the College match/differentiate the curriculum for the young person's special educational needs?

  • Colleges and FE 2.5 What teaching strategies does the college use for young people with SEND, including ASD, hearing impairment, visual impairment, and speech & language difficulties?

  • Colleges and FE 2.6 What additional staffing does the college provide from its own budget for young people with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 2.7 What resources and equipment does the College provide for young people with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 2.8 What special arrangements can be made for the young person when taking examinations?

  • Colleges and FE 2.9 What accredited and non accredited courses does the College offer for young people with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 3.1 How will the College monitor the young person's progress and how will the young person and or parents/carers be involved in this, if appropriate?

  • Colleges and FE 3.2 When the young person's progress is being reviewed, how will new targets be set and how will parents/carers be involved, if appropriate?

  • Colleges and FE 3.3 ln addition to the college's normal reporting arrangements, what opportunities will there be for parents/carers to discuss a young person's progress with college staff?

  • Colleges and FE 3.4 What arrangements does the college have for regular home to college contact, if appropriate?

  • Colleges and FE 3.5 How can parents/carers support a young person's learning?

  • Colleges and FE 3.6 Does the college offer any help for parents/carers to enable them to support the young person's learning, e.g. training or learning events?

  • Colleges and FE 3.7 How will the young person's views be sought about help they are getting and the progress they are making?

  • Colleges and FE 3.8 How does the college assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers and young people take part in this evaluation?

  • Colleges and FE 4.1 What support is available to promote the emotional and social development of young people with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 4.2 What support does the college put in place for young people who find it difficult to conform to normal behavioural expectations and how do you support young people to avoid exclusion?

  • Colleges and FE 4.3 What medical support is available in the College for young people with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 4.4 How does the College manage the administration of medicines?

  • Colleges and FE 4.5 How does the College provide help with personal care where it is needed, for example, help with toileting, eating?

  • Colleges and FE 5.1 What SEN support services does the college use, e.g. specialist support workers, educational psychologists, teachers for hearing impairment and visual impairment, ASD advisory teachers, behaviour support teachers etc?

  • Colleges and FE 5.2 What should a parent/carer do if it is considered that a young person needs support from one of these services?

  • Colleges and FE 5.3 How are speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy services provided?

  • Colleges and FE 5.4 What should I do if I think my child needs to be seen by a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist or physiotherapist?

  • Colleges and FE 5.5 What arrangements does the college have for liaison with Children's and Adult's Social Care services?

  • Colleges and FE 6.1 What SEND training is provided to teaching staff?

  • Colleges and FE 6.2 What SEND training is provided to support staff?

  • Colleges and FE 6.3 Do teachers/lecturers have any specific qualifications in SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 6.4 Do learning support assistants or other staff have any specific qualifications in SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 7.1 How does the College ensure young people with SEND can be included in out of College activities and trips?

  • Colleges and FE 7.2 How does the College involve young people and/or parent/carers in planning activities and trips?

  • Colleges and FE 8.1 How accessible is the building for young people with mobility difficulties including wheelchair users?

  • Colleges and FE 8.2 Have adaptations/improvements been made to the auditory and visual environment?

  • Colleges and FE 8.3 Are there accessible changing and toilet facilities?

  • Colleges and FE 8.4 How does the College ensure that all the facilities can be accessed by children with SEND?

  • Colleges and FE 8.5 How does the college communicate with parents / carers who have a disability?

  • Colleges and FE 8.6 How does the college communicate with parents / carers whose first language is not English?

  • Colleges and FE 9.1 What preparation will there be for both the college and the young person before he or she joins the college?

  • Colleges and FE 9.2 How will the young person be prepared to move on to the next stage within the college?

  • Colleges and FE 9.3 How will the College work with the organisation or organisations to whom the young person will progress?

  • Colleges and FE 9.4 How will the college prepare my child for the transition to further education or employment?

  • Colleges and FE 10.1 Who would be my first point of contact if a parent/carer wants to discuss something about the young person or is worried??

  • Colleges and FE 10.2 Does the college offer any specific support for parents/carers and families such as Family Support Workers?

  • Colleges and FE 10.3 What arrangements does the college have for signposting parents / carers to external agencies which can offer support such as voluntary agencies?

  • Colleges and FE 10.4 What arrangements does the college have for feedback from parents/carers, including compliments and complaints?

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