Additional Learning Support

At New College Swindon we provide an inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning community. If you have a physical or sensory impairment, learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum Condition or any other learning needs, our Additional Support Team can help you. We are the only College in Wiltshire to have achieved the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Quality Mark for a designated unit, the Skills Development Centre.

What support can I get?

1:1 shared in-class support (following assessment)
1:1 specialist teaching from teachers qualified to teach and assess students with specific learning differences
Daily drop-in study skills sessions
Access to examination arrangements
Assistive technology and training to use it (Reading Pens, DocsPlus and the accessibility features in Microsoft Office 365
Those with a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP have access to Mentor
Those with a diagnosis of Autism also have access to a baseroom with pod chairs, bean bags, puzzles and games.
Diagnostic Interview (DI)

Assistive Technology

Assistive technology allows many students to develop more ways to overcome their difficulties as well as enhancing their independence. We offer a wide range of technology including software such as Doc’s Plus, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Tint & Track and Office 365. Once enrolled at the college drop-in sessions with ALS can be booked to find out more information about the technology and what may work best for you.

Additional Support Team

At both our North Star and Queens Drive Campus’ there are Learning Support Assistants (LSA), general and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mentors that offer support during students time at college.