Delivering Outstanding Learning Support THE LEARNING SUPPORT JOURNEY

Delivering Outstanding Learning Support THE LEARNING SUPPORT JOURNEY TO OUTSTANDING AT WMC

Outcomes Share good practice of delivering outstanding learning support Become aware of strategies to ensure improved service delivery Delivered by Ali Hussein – Disabilities Manager Amanda Blinkhorn – ALS Literacy support & Vocation Teacher Jacqueline Forrester – Learning Support Coordinator

Quality of provision improved Ofsted “A said: - well organised, multi-lingual team of additional learning support workers, financial and welfare advisers and counsellors provide a comprehensive support package to learners at all centres. ”

Quality of provision improved Learning Support Strategy developed Diversified learning support team – increased number of male, young and community language speaking staff Staff now have teaching qualifications– all have PTLLS or PGCE

Quality of provision improved Specialist training increased Compulsory college wide CPD and training Whole team observation - in class support, 1: 1 s and workshops Whole team appraisals

Self Assessment Co-ordinator increased the knowledge of cross college aims and objectives among support staff Cross college RASA data analysed Positive approach to data (learning support RAS data) – Action taken Quality Improvement Priorities set Self assessment takes place termly

Student Voice - Consultation Office open to students & staff for information, sign posting and support Termly student forums Termly provision of ALS surveys Suggestion box outside office Student reps can approach LS team with queries and concerns

Raising our profile: Fully accessible LS centre located close to Student Services

Raising our profile: High visibility during peak enrolment periods and at start of each term Termly information stand in the college Café Improved termly class inductions and compulsory Dyslexia screenings in all vocation & foundation courses Increased number of workshops for students of all levels

Raising our profile: Learning support staff attend termly Curriculum meetings – Led Equality & Diversity training for ALL college staff Greater links with external organisations

Lead in Equality & Diversity Cross college & events Active participation is ESI steering group (Equality & Student Involvement Disability & Health Awareness Day – External health organisations NHS Health Checks Mental Health Awareness Dyslexia Awareness Week Diversity Day in Adult Learner’s Week- supported students encouraged to take part International Women’s Day – All students encouraged and supported Sustainability Awareness events