Huddersfield New College

If you require additional learning support, our dedicated Learning Support team will work closely with you, your family, your school, relevant external agencies and College staff to ensure you receive the support that is exactly right for you.

Our Learning Support team is based in the Study Centre.

The Study Centre is a hub of activity providing additional learning support including:

• One-to-one support from an experienced team of Student Support Assistants
• Support for specific learning needs. These include, but are not limited to:
• Students with learning difficulties, including dyspraxia and dyslexia
• Students with sensory impairments
• Students with physical disabilities
• Students with English as a second language (ESOL)
• Special examination arrangement assessments

Students who may need special examination arrangements will be assessed internally by our specialist assessors.  Special examination arrangements may include provision of:

• A reader
• A scribe
• A separate room
• Extra time
• Rest breaks
• The loan of equipment, such as laptops
• Access to 20 PCs and specialist learning software such as Texthelp and assistive technology

Further details can be found on our website or by contacting us.

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