Learning Support
Access to Learning Support
We are committed to supporting all learners. If you have particular needs, we hope to that you will tell us. We invite you to do this at enrolment or you can talk to us at any stage of your programme. We will agree a support plan with you to ensure that you have a successful learning experience with us.
We can offer support to help you start and stay in learning if you have a recognised need such as: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Mental Health, Anxiety, Processing, Sight and Hearing Difficulties, Mobility, Learning Difficulties, ASD etc.
It is important for us to know as much about your individual needs as soon as is possible, this includes any support you may require while undertaking exams, in line with Awarding Organisation requirements, where possible.
Types of support we may be able to offer you include:
- Note takers or tape-recorded notes if you have any difficulty in taking notes
- Assistive hearing devices if you have a hearing impairment
- Reading or other support for certain examinations, where possible
- One-to-one tuition in certain circumstances or Additional teaching,
- Study skills support if you have not undertaken formal learning for a while
- Specialist assistive or enabling software and resources.
If you would like to speak to a member of the Learning Support team in confidence, please give your contact details to a member of the Customer Services team or call the appropriate telephone number below.
Clacton, Harwich, Colchester
Learning Support Lead: Joanna Hargrave
Contact information: 03330139205 or joanna.hargrave@essex.gov.uk
Uttlesford, Harlow, Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rayleigh, Witham, Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford
Learning Support Lead: Tracey Lang
Contact information: 03330138647 or tracey.lang@essex.gov.uk





