The Inclusive Learning team is committed to providing the highest standard of support for our learners with Special Education Needs or Disabilities (SEND) ensuring you enjoy a fulfilling learning experience.
Our dedicated team is here to help you achieve the best experience during your time at Kirklees College and will work with you to ensure your individual needs are supported.
Click here for a full list of staff contacts. For general queries, please contact the Inclusive Learning admin team who can direct you to the SEND Lead and SENDCo for your course. Please contact your SEND Lead and SENDCo prior to escalating any queries to SEND managers.
Additional support for SEND at Kirklees College is delivered in various forms according to an individual’s assessed need or provisions within an EHCP. There are three key steps to supporting a student’s SEND needs at Kirklees College.
The Visual Impairment Support team can assist you if you are blind or visually impaired.
Before you start your study programme at college, we will meet with you to assess your support needs and agree your individual support plan. We will review your support regularly to check that it is meeting your needs.
Phone us on 01484 437000 Ext: 7883 or email the SEND team
The Deaf Support team will meet you to discuss your needs and agree on an individual support plan that will be reviewed regularly during your time at Kirklees College.
We offer different types of support to suit your needs:
There are radio aids to help you in classes and we can also set up Deaf Awareness training for your tutors and the other students in your class. You may be entitled to CSW support and extra time in your exams. Email the team.
Our team is on hand if you have disabilities, learning difficulties or health problems and can support you with your studies.
We provide support for additional learning needs including:
We would look to support your additional learning needs as much as we can, and our support will include:
Our Student Services team offers information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues to help students overcome barriers to learning.
Inclusive learning team contacts:
Huddersfield Centre 01484 437000 Extension 7542 or email here
Dewsbury Centre 01924 465916 Extension 2300 or email here
If you have an EHCP in your current education provider for your SEND needs that is maintained by the Local Authority (applies to students aged 16-24).
Kirklees College is committed to delivering the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. We embrace our statutory duty to fulfil our obligations under the SEND Code of Practice for those aged up to 25 and are committed to making every effort to meet your support needs.
We support a wide range of learners who have an EHCP for SEND needs. The college has to go through a consultation process with the local authority to determine that we can meet the requirements within your plan. Please indicate on your application form that you have an EHCP.
Your needs will need to be assessed and recommendations made to support you through reasonable adjustments and Quality First Teaching through your course team, assistive technology, and or wider Additional Support teams for targeted support if required.
For information on eligibility and applying for transport assistance, including Post-16 students, if your child has special educational needs and/or a disability contact SENACT (SEN Assessment & Commissioning Team): senact@kirklees.gov.uk, Tel: 01484 456888
Our team is on hand if you have disabilities, learning difficulties or health problems and can support you with your studies.
We provide support for additional learning needs including:
We would look to support your additional learning needs as much as we can, and our support will include:
Our Student Services team offers information, advice and guidance on a wide range of issues to help students overcome barriers to learning.
Inclusive learning team contacts:
Huddersfield Centres 01484 437000 Extension 7542 or email here
Dewsbury Centres 01924 465916 Extension 2300 or email here
If you have an EHCP in your current education provider for your SEND needs that is maintained by the Local Authority (applies to students aged 16-24).
Kirklees College is committed to delivering the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. We embrace our statutory duty to fulfil our obligations under the SEND Code of Practice for those aged up to 25 and are committed to making every effort to meet your support needs.
We support a wide range of learners who have an EHCP for SEND needs. The college has to go through a consultation process with the local authority to determine that we can meet the requirements within your plan. Please indicate on your application form that you have an EHCP.
Should you have any queries, please initially contact either contact points below.
How do we identify or assess your SEND needs?
Will I receive additional SEND Support if I don’t have an EHCP?
Your needs will need to be assessed and recommendations made to support you through reasonable adjustments and Quality First Teaching through your course team, assistive technology, and or wider Additional Support teams for targeted support if required.
How will parents / carers know how well their son / daughter is doing?
How do I apply for Local Authority Post-16 assisted transport to and from the college?
For information on eligibility and applying for transport assistance, including Post-16 students, if your child has special educational needs and/or a disability contact SENACT (SEN Assessment & Commissioning Team): senact@kirklees.gov.uk Tel: 01484 456888
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Kirklees College is committed to delivering the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. We embrace our statutory duty to fulfil our obligations under the SEND Code of Practice for those aged up to 25 and are committed to making every effort to meet your support needs.
Kirklees College offers a range of support funds to help students overcome any financial problems that may prevent them from studying.
Costs such as travel or meals may stop some students from joining or continuing a course or programme. The Financial Support Team can offer advice on financial matters and help in applying for any available grants or funding.
