We welcome applications from anyone with learning difficulties, disabilities or additional support needs. We aim the right resources and services to help with every student success in their chosen course.

• Autism and Neurodiversity
• Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
• Dyspraxia
• Hearing, visual, sensory and mobility difficulties and impairments
• Mild, moderate and severe learning difficulties
• Physical disabilities and medical conditions
• ADD or ADHD
• Social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Hidden disabilities
• Personal care needs

• Support the transition from school to college to ensure you progress into the College environment with ease.
• Support groups to help students with studies, either in a small group or individually.
• Agree a personal support package to ensure you can achieve your learning goals.
• A quiet study area for independent learning or a time-out from the College environment
• Ensure all College staff understand your needs, and tutors can draw on specialist expertise to adapt the curriculum and develop inclusive teaching methods.
• Special exam arrangements assessed and arranged via our team of SENCOs.
• 1:1 support in classes if appropriate.
• Support with enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
• Access to fully trained Counsellors and Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officers for emotional support
• Financial and Careers advice.
• Drop-in sessions including literacy and numeracy support.
• Loan of an extensive list of assistive equipment, including coloured overlays, Distaphones, Perkins Brailler, keyboards, speaking calculators, tactile mathematical instruments, and much more, including specialist software such as Radio Aids, Otters, OJAWS and Dolphin.
• Adaptions/modifications of learning materials into an accessible format such as Braille or large print.
• Mobility and sight guided support to help you fully access the College environment.
• Access to a medical room, equipped with the hoist, sling, bed and locked cabinets for medication.
• A close connection with occupational therapists, Teach of Deaf, Teacher of VI, Speech and Language Therapy and other healthcare professionals to ensure our support is consistent with your existing needs.

Middlesbrough College is co-operating with local authorities to adhere to the special educational needs and disability code of practice (SEND) using our best endeavours to meet the needs of young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

Links to council Local Offer information:

• Middlesbrough Council
• Stockton-on-Tees Council
• Redcar and Cleveland Council
• Darlington Council
• North Yorkshire Council
• Hartlepool Council

Our Additional Learning Support Department is located on the ground floor giving students better access to our experienced staff and specialised facilities across the day.

The Cube is located next to the ALS team’s office, and provides a quite space for students to study or relax in-between classes.

We also have a medical room equipped with hoist, sling, bed and locked cabinets for medication.