Support and wellbeing

We believe in offering every student the opportunity to learn and pursue their career path to the fullest, irrespective of their learning needs.

We warmly encourage applications from individuals with diverse learning needs and are committed to providing the necessary support to facilitate their complete learning potential. 

For further information or assistance, please reach out to our Additional Learning Services (ALS) team at the respective colleges (see contact details below).

Support

For those with identified additional support needs and/or medical conditions, professional guidance and support is available. 

• New applicants: You can discuss your additional needs or medical conditions with trained staff during our open days, application process, or enrolment
• Current students: If you haven’t disclosed your additional needs, please ask your personal Tutor to connect you with the Additional Learning Support team (ALS)
• Students with an EHCP: It’s crucial to declare this before enrolment. You must ensure your assigned local authority is aware of your intention to join our college to enable a smooth transition

You’ll be invited to a confidential support needs assessment meeting by the ALS department to discuss your needs and the support available during your studies.

We provide support for students with various additional needs, including: 

• Individuals with an EHC plan 
• Physical disabilities 
• Learning difficulties 
• Specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD/ADD 
• Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome 
• Visual or hearing impairments 
• Medical conditions 
• Mental health difficulties 

There are support teams on hand to provide you with regular help and support, working with you to give you suitable sessions in your timetable as well as drop-in sessions for help with coursework or queries. 

Our Learner Experience team can also help you access extra support with English or Maths so that you can achieve this part of your course. 

Types of support we offer: 

• Confidential needs assessment meetings 
• Break/lunchtime support 
• Discrete in-class support 
• 1:1 support or shared support 
• Specialist equipment and assistive technology 
• Adaptation of resources 
• BSL interpreters 
• Note-taking 
• Access arrangements for exams 
• Study support

We can help you improve your:

• Spelling, punctuation and grammar, so your written work is more accurate
• Vocabulary, so you can communicate yourself better in your written work
• Reading and understanding
• Notetaking 
• Essay writing
• Maths skills

Students with disabilities or learning difficulties

For students in Higher Education courses with us, the government might not cover disability-related costs beyond reasonable adjustments provided by the college. However, you may be eligible for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) to assist with these expenses, which are grants and do not require repayment.

Some Higher Education programs, in partnership with universities, may offer additional support services. It’s important to confidentially disclose your needs during application, enrolment, or at the start of your program. The college and university will collaborate to provide the necessary support for your studies. Find out more about our course fees and financial support here.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is the term used when talking about protecting vulnerable adults and young people from abuse or neglect. At Capital City College, we are committed to ensuring that every member of staff is safeguarding-trained to help ensure our college is a safe place for you to study.

We have a dedicated safeguarding team who lead on all safeguarding matters. We also have a dedicated Safeguarding Hotline, which all learners, staff and visitors can call with any safeguarding concerns. Every member of staff is trained and inducted in Safeguarding procedures.

For more information on Safeguarding, please click here or to speak to a member of our safeguarding team, please contact us using the details below.

Mental health and wellbeing

We are committed to supporting students who experience mental health difficulties affecting their studies. These may include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks

Our experienced team will endeavour to support you while making links with appropriate internal and external parties to ensure you remain supported throughout your time at the college. 

Our Welfare Advisers may also be able to support you with advice and information on issues causing you stress and affecting your studies. These may include domestic issues, benefits, and funding support. If we cannot help, we will do our best to direct you to an external organisation that may be better equipped to assist.

For further information, please email our welfare team below.

Contact us for support

For any other queries, please use our contact page.

Resources

Below are some external support services:

• Saneline 0300 304 7000
• Samaritans 116 123
• Young Minds Crisis text line 85258
• Childline 0800 1111
• NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
• Talk to your GP
• NHS – CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
• NHS – IAPT (Adult Mental Health Services)
• Hub of Hope (find support services in your area)
• NHS – Every Mind Matters (wellbeing tips and mental health support)
• Brandon Centre (young people mental health support)
• The Hive (young people support in Camden)
• Togetherall (digital mental health support service available online 24/7)