Support for HE, work-based and apprentice students at Bridgend College

Support for Higher Education, Work-based Learning and Apprenticeships.

How we can support you

The Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Support Team can help with your study support requirements if you have a difficulty or disability and need specific provision, such as DSA-funded support.

Higher Education

Support in Higher Education is available through the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). If you are a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability, you may be eligible for equipment and support funded through the DSA to help with your academic studies in Higher Education.

This includes:

Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia (DCD), or ADHD
Autism
Long-term health conditions
Physical / sensory impairments
Mental health conditions

Click here for more information:

https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/undergraduate-students/new-students/what-financial-support-is-available/disabled-students-allowances.aspx

If you are eligible, support may be in the form of:

One-to-one specialist teaching
British Sign Language Interpreter
Specialist equipment
Assistive technology, including software
Examination access arrangements, for example, extra time

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Applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

You can apply before the start of your course, and / or we can support you through the process. Our Lead Support for HE Learners, Jo Seabrook, can provide guidance on eligibility and applying for DSA.

You would need to fill in a DSA 1 application form and submit it with evidence of the disability / condition.

Once your DSA application has been approved, you will be asked to attend a Needs Assessment to identify the specific requirements of your support. We can support you through this process.

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Work-based and Apprenticeships

Our support is available to those students who are studying for work-based qualifications or apprenticeships. Reasonable adjustments and one-to-one support can be tailored to meet individual needs and timetables.

Students can self-refer directly to the ALN department, or can be referred on by their assessors. Following referral, a conversation will take place between the student and a member of the ALN support team to identify any additional requirements. This initial assessment will enable recommendations of appropriate ongoing support, guidance or Assistive Technology.

In response to recent measures to manage the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), there may be an option, going forward, for some students to work with their Support Team Tutor using an online platform such as Google Meet / Hangouts.