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Learning Support
Our learning support team are here to offer a range of services to support you in all
aspects of your course. We strive to work closely with you and your support network to
enable you to succeed on your chosen course.
We can offer support and advice on a range of difficulties and disabilities.
Our service includes:
• Supporting teaching, learning and assessment processes effectively through the
deployment of learning support and staff resources
• Individual learning support sessions
• Learners with EHCPs or SEND plans will be monitored and reviewed throughout your
programme of study
• Individual exam/assessment considerations
• Provide detailed learning support plans for course delivery staff
• Promoting independent learning.
Support for Learning...
We will support you every step of the way to achieve your goals.
Wellbeing Support
As well as providing academic learning support we recognise that learners may need
personal support from experienced and skilled wellbeing practitioners.
The aim of wellbeing support is to enable learners to develop the skills needed to cope
with personal, social or emotional difficulties. Our wellbeing practitioners work with
learners on a variety of topics including confidence and self-esteem, anger
management, stress management and mental health support.
Our service includes:
• One-to-one appointments to discuss concerns or worries and
undertake a planned programme of support
• A dedicated practitioner to work with you and your support
network including family and professionals where appropriate
• Referral to specialist agencies, such as counselling, housing
support, mental health, drug and alcohol support, LGBTQ+,
sexual health, young/adult carers and bereavement
• Email and telephone support.
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Did You
Learners can be referred
to the support
department by
lecturers, assessors
or themselves
Know?
Find out more at
www.derwentside.ac.uk/school-leavers/student-support/learning-support