QA's SEND provision and Specialist Learning Consultants
What is SEND?
SEND stands for special educational needs and disabilities.
A SEND learner is someone who has a diagnosed learning difficulty and/or disability (LDD). This could include dyslexia, dyscalculia, autistic spectrum conditions, mobility and dexterity, hearing impairment, ADHD, and more.
These learners could have a Statement of Educational Needs (SENs), Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDAs), or Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
However, it also refers to those with a diagnosed LDD but without SENs, LDAs, or EHCPs, as well as those with an undiagnosed LDD – we call this a learning need (LN).
QA's Specialist Learning Consultants
QA has a designated team of experienced and qualified Specialist Learning Consultants who support learners with learning disabilities and/or difficulties. Both diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disabilities and/or difficulties can be supported.
Support is offered to ensure learners are not disadvantaged by any barriers that would impact on their learning, by implementing reasonable adjustments reflected by a normal way of working.
Learners are supported on an individual face-to-face or remote basis, with a tailored plan to meet their individual needs.
Support can be for a limited time or for the whole of the duration of learning, depending on the learner’s need.
Our Specialist Learning Consultants:
- creates 360º support plans mapped to learner’s individual needs with accompanying reviews.
- conducts remote, one-to-one and workshop support individualised to meet the learner’s needs.
- collates evidence of reasonable adjustments/extra exam arrangements.
- works collaboratively with Skills Coaches and Tutors.
- offers advice and guidance for clients and employers regarding LDD/LN.
Mental Health
QA work with external partners to ensure learners with Mental Health concerns are supported on a monthly basis by trained professionals.
QA's SEND provision is:
- in compliance with the Equality Act;
- adhering to statutory guidance, SEND Code of Practice 2015;
- ensuring we meet external agencies' objectives, eg Ofsted EIF, and Matrix.
