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Learning Support Policy

Learning support is available to all students.

LEARNING SERVICES

Help is available in the following areas:

    • Basic literacy, numeracy and life skills
    • Extra tuition in maths/communication
    • Tuition to overcome a specific area of difficulty e.g. spelling and grammar.

 

Help could also be arranged for students with a specific difficulty e.g.

    • Dyslexia
    • Sensory impairment
    • Physical disability
    • Mental health problems

 

A variety of courses are available for students with learning difficulties: Access 1 and Access 2/3. These courses provide extra support for individuals, and this is written into a personal support plan. Account is taken of the strengths and weaknesses of each student, and work is tailored to individual needs.

 

Learning support auxiliary provision is also available to:

    • Assist students access practical units
    • Support work placements
    • Scribe/read for students with specific difficulties
    • Support students, inclusive of personal and physical care, with severe mobility problems.

 

LEARNING SERVICES DROP-IN

If you feel you need support with Study Skills, Numeracy, IT or English (spelling, writing, English for speakers of other languages) you can get help at regular drop-in sessions. Times will be publicized through Student Services. The contact person is Barbara Ziehm (Tel: 770411).


Students who are based in Learning Centres should contact the centre manager.

For further information contact:
Christine Mackinnon
Student Advisor
Tel: 01851 770286
Email: christine.mackinnon@lews.uhi.ac.uk

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