Additional Support Needs

Summary: James Watt College's Supported Learning Policy, facilities information and information of our extended learning support.

Additional Support Needs

Supported Learning Policy

James Watt College is totally committed to providing the highest quality of education and training opportunities for students with additional support needs. We strive to operate a policy of positive integration throughout the college facilities.

Access and Facilities

Accommodation needs and access for students with additional support needs is constantly under review across all college sites.

DisabledGo

“DisabledGo is an award-winning disability organisation that has been in operation since 2000. We produce online access guides in a great deal of detail to a huge range of venues.”

This link will take you to James Watt College's online access guide.

Further information on facilities for those with additional support needs can be found on the Additional Support Needs and Adult Resource Centre pages within this website.

Extended Learning Support

Extended learning support is a service provided by the college. It gives help for learners who may have a particular difficulty or additional support requirements and aims to ensure that they have the best chance of success on their course.

Various types of support are available at all levels from Intermediate 1 to HND, including:

Dyslexia screening
Sign language facilitators
Loan of specialist equipment e.g. laptop, spellchecker, voice recorders, magnifiers, orthopaedic chairs or specialist furniture
Specialist software, including enlarging/screen reading technology and dyslexia support software
Scribe / reader support in class and/ or for exams
Study skills workshops
Extra time
Brailling for visually impaired learners
Additional guidance
Assistance with Disabled Student Allowance applications.

The college has

Disabled access parking
Accessible toilets
Lifts with low level buttons and audible floor identity system

If you feel that you might benefit from Extended Learning Support, please contact either Shona McNicol or Victoria Arkwell and arrange an appointment.