Disability and neurodiversity support for college and sixth form students

Additional support for student with disabilities

Transition support

Transition support is available for students with high needs, and students that disclose autism or anxiety. You will be invited to a transition event if you would find transition into a mainstream college environment particularly stressful or challenging.

In class support

In class support is provided by our team of Academic Support Workers (ASWs). Support can be provided within any learning environment within University College Birmingham to students that have evidence of a specific need. This includes practical, theory, maths and English lessons. Reviews of support are completed to discuss the support you receive, the impact of the support and any required changes, to either decrease or amend the existing support.

All students that disclose an additional need and enrol with us have a Learning Support Plan (LSP) created, based on the information provided and discussions during interview and enrolment. These include an overview of your needs, strategies for teaching and support and differentiation required.

Academic Skills Centre (ASC)

All students are entitled to one hour per week of one-to-one or small group support with an ASW, led by the student. You decide what you would like support within their session, whether this be help with an assignment, revision for exams or help with research or referencing. Students with high needs may be entitled to increased support in the ASC. Find out more here.

Personal tutor

All learners have a personal tutor as a first point of contact. You will have group tutorials each week and regular one-to-one tutorials with your personal tutor.