At North Kent College we understand everyone is different and some students with a learning difference, disability, sensory impairment, or medical condition may need support to get the most out of college life.
Support options may include making reasonable adjustments to facilities and resources or putting in place specific support.
Our aim is to enable students to access all the opportunities the College has to offer and help them gain the skills to maximise their potential, reach goals and achieve greater independence.
Support may be available for students with:
- Dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other specific learning difficulties
- Autistic spectrum conditions
- Speech, language and communication difficulties/disabilities
- Physical and mobility difficulties
- Medical conditions
- Moderate learning difficulties
- Social, emotional and mental health difficulties
- Deaf/Hearing Impairment
-
Vision Impairment
Support services can include:
- Study assistance, in and outside of the classroom, from experienced and skilled learning support staff
- Exam access arrangements for individuals
- Meeting personal care needs
- Information, advice and guidance for career progression
-
Deaf Services providing BSL/SSE Communication Support Workers for one-to-one curriculum and note-taking.
Please tell us about any disability or learning support needs by completing the relevant section on the College application form. We will then arrange for you to discuss your needs in more detail.
If you would like further information or to talk to someone about Inclusion and Learning Support, please email:
Dartford - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gravesend - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tonbridge - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Education Health and Care Plans
We welcome students that have an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP) to apply to North Kent College; however, a formal consultation by their home local authority must take place prior to admission in line with the legal requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014. The college will not be able to offer a place until the consultation process has taken place and all applications will be placed on hold until this process is completed.
Please note, acceptance at the college does not provide entitlement to a particular course and the entry requirements of each course continue to apply to all students.
For further information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Higher Education
An EHCP is not usually maintained for learners who complete further education (Level 3) and progress into higher education. Students studying a course of higher education (for example, HNC, HND, degree or equivalent) who require additional support can apply to Student Finance England for a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). We are happy to give advice on this process.
For further information please use the links below:
Disabled Students' Allowance - learn about eligibility (ucas.com)