Learner Services is here to help you succeed and achieve your full potential by ensuring you have full access to the range of support functions that Learner Services offers. All the services are available to you during your time at the College.
Additional Learning Support
If you have difficulties with your studies, we have a team of qualified staff who can work with students who have a range of additional needs. Contact the team on 01903 273076 or 01903 273008 or email
learning-support@nbcol.ac.uk
English Language
Northbrook can offer additional learning support during your course if English is not your first language. Contact the support team on 01903 273076 or 01903 273008 or email
v.davies@nbcol.ac.uk
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Dyslexia / Dyspraxia
Contact us if you are dyslexic or dyspraxic or think you might be. We have a team of support workers to assist with your studies. Contact 01903 273076.
Physical Disability
The College strives to provide services to ensure equality of access. We have a team of staff who are able to support students who have physical difficulties. Contact 01903 273322 or email
a.slaughter@nbcol.ac.uk
Hearing Impairment
Northbrook has a team of communication support workers to help in the classroom with signing, note taking and lip reading. They will work with you to ensure access to all areas of college life. We also offer language tutorials from a qualified Teacher of the Deaf. Contact our Sensory Support Coordinator on 01903 273076 or email
a.rees@nbcol.ac.uk
Visual Impairment
The College has a Sensory Support teacher and will provide note takers and other staff to ensure that you have access to course materials. Contact our Sensory Support Coordinator on 01903 273076 or email
a.rees@nbcol.ac.uk
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Our support team can work with you to ensure ease of transition into college and help you participate fully in college life. Contact 01903 273076 or email
i.adenis@nbcol.ac.uk
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Please contact our Specialist Support Adviser on 07725 422494 or email
l.levens@nbcol.ac.uk
Additional Learning Support (ALS) is available to all learners. ALS costs will be met by the College for government funded programmes. For all other programmes ALS can be provided with the costs being met by the learner/sponsor. Full details are available upon request.
Please contact the team for an informal discussion as to your learning needs and the additional support available for you:
College Level Support Coordinator: Lynn Court -
l.court@nbcol.ac.uk
, 01903 273496
University Level Support Coordinator: Martin Whinney -
m.whinney@nbcol.ac.uk
, 01903 273424
'Support is tailored to the needs of individuals' - latest Ofsted Report.