We value and respect each student and make every
effort to identify and meet their needs.
Learning support may be available to those with learning difficulties/disabilities, medical needs or other barriers to learning. For example, specific learning difficulties/disabilities like Dyslexia/ Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, hearing/visual/physical difficulties and medical conditions.
The College offers a range of support which aims to meet your needs depending on your learning difficulty, medical condition or physical disability. We are committed to removing barriers to your learning and ensuring that each individual is supported to reach their full potential and gain independence.
We work closely with a range of local authorities and external agencies to ensure we have a joined up approach to your transition to college.
Our Additional Learning Support Team have a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting students with SEN and additional needs. Support is determined on an individual basis and the more information you can provide us with, the more we can support you.
If you have an EHCP, the College follows a consultation process as outlined in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice.
The local authority will consult with the College with an up to date EHCP to allow us to make an informed decision as to whether we can or cannot meet your needs.
Where consultations are made after the March 31st statutory deadline, the College cannot guarantee a placement as spaces on some programmes are limited and the support provision may not be available.
For general enquires you can get in touch with our ALS Office by emailing als@macclesfield.ac.uk or by calling 01625 410000 extension 586 / 522.
Alternatively you can speak to Suzi McNulty our Specialist Provision Lead by emailing suzi.mcnulty@macclesfield.ac.uk or by ringing 01625 410000 extension 547.
To make an appointment with the Learner Support Team:
Download our what is ALS booklet to find out more information about the different support we can offer.
If you haven’t found the right course for you, then tell us about the course that you are looking for.
