Extra support
When you need it
WHAT IS ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT (ALS)?
At Tyne Coast College, we believe every learner should feel supported, included and empowered to achieve their goals.
Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team is here to support, guide and advise you throughout your time at college. Whether you need help with your studies, exam support, specialist equipment, transition support, or simply someone to talk to, we are here to help.
Support is available to all students, regardless of the course or level you are studying, or whether you already receive support from another service.
Every learner is different, which is why we work with you to create personalised support tailored to your individual needs.
What support can we provide?
- An allocated SEND Advisor for learners who disclose a Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND)
- A support interview to identify barriers to learning and understand your needs
- Personalised Inclusion Plans
- Regular reviews to ensure your support is effective and meeting your needs
- Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) providing support in and out of the classroom
- Supervision during lunch, breaks and transport where required
- Exam Access Arrangements
- Support with personal care needs
- Specialist software and equipment
- Communication Support Workers
- Support from external professionals, including Qualified Teachers of the Deaf, Visual Impairment Specialists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Social Services
- Dyslexia assessment and support
- Maths, English and ESOL support
- Transition support into and out of college
- Access to sensory rooms and quiet areas across college
These are just some examples of the support available. If there is anything not listed that you feel would help you during your studies, please speak to our team.
You can visit our Learning Support base in A104, call us on 0191 427 3500 or email als@tynecoast.ac.uk.
Inclusion Plans
At Tyne Coast College, we want every learner with SEND and/or an EHCP to feel supported, understood and set up for success.
For learners who require additional support or intervention beyond Quality First Teaching, we create a personalised Inclusion Plan.
An Inclusion Plan is a bespoke, evidence-based and person-centred support plan designed around your individual needs. Teaching and support staff use your Inclusion Plan to adapt their approaches, learning materials and the support they provide, ensuring you can access learning in the most effective and meaningful way.
This may include:
- Adjusting how information is presented
- Providing additional scaffolding or resources
- Delivering targeted interventions
- Making reasonable adjustments within the classroom
Support Plans
Every Inclusion Plan is tailored to the individual learner. To help us understand the support you may need, we may use information such as EHCPs, medical or assessment reports, previous support plans and exam access arrangements.
Your allocated SEND Advisor will regularly review your support and make adjustments where needed to ensure you continue receiving the right support throughout your time at college.
Our aim is to help you feel supported, develop independence and prepare confidently for adulthood.
Transition support
We work closely with learners, parents/carers, schools and external agencies to ensure a smooth and supported transition into college life.
- Bespoke campus visits and tours
- Transition events throughout the year
- Curriculum taster sessions
- Meetings with our SEND and ALS teams
- Personalised planning for learners with SEND and/or an EHCP
Our aim is to help every learner feel confident, supported and ready to succeed from day one.
Preparing for adulthood
We are committed to helping learners develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for adult life, employment and future progression.
Learners can access opportunities including:
- Work placements and work-related learning
- Careers education and guidance
- Enterprise and enrichment activities
- Independent living and travel training support
- Support with progression into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or adult services where appropriate
Our aim is to help every learner feel confident about their future and supported in achieving their goals.
ARE YOU A PARENT/CARER?
We work closely with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure learners feel supported throughout their journey at college.
STUDENT WELLBEING SUPPORT
Looking after your wellbeing is just as important as your studies.
Students can access a range of wellbeing support and online resources throughout their time at college.
South Tynesde College has partnered up with Togetherall for students to join a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and well-being – available 24/7.
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