Inclusive Learning. Personalised Support. Positive Futures

Local Offer (SEND)

At Hull College, we are committed to ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to succeed and achieve their full potential. We support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in every aspect of their learning journey, ensuring they are able to grow academically, socially, and personally within a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Our SEND & Additional Support Team works with young people, parents/carers, schools, and professionals to create personalised support plans that help each learner make progress, gain confidence, and move forward with their goals.

Identifying SEND and Assessing Needs

We understand that every learner’s journey is different.

If a learner’s needs are not previously identified, we can quickly assess and put support in place.

We identify SEND needs through a combination of:

Before Enrolment

Information from schools, parents/carers, and professionals
Transition visits and taster sessions
Consultations for EHCPs

Students In Reception building at hull college

At Enrolment

Initial assessments in English, maths, and study skills
Learning support meetings and open events
Discussions with learners and families about any concerns

During the Course

Ongoing observations and progress reviews
Requests from learners or tutors for additional support
Specialist assessments and work with external professionals

Assess – Plan – Do – Review

The Graduated Approach

We follow the SEND Code of Practice’s graduated approach to ensure support is effective and personalised.

Assess: We identify strengths, needs, and barriers to learning.
Plan: We work with learners (and families where appropriate) to agree support strategies and set achievable goals.
Do: Support is delivered through one-to-one sessions, in-class help, small groups, specialist mentoring, or adaptations.
Review: Support and progress are reviewed regularly and adjusted as needed.

Reviews take place at least termly or more frequently if required.

Education, Health, and Care Plan

Support for Learners with an EHCP

We welcome learners with EHCPs and works closely with Hull City Council and other local authorities. Our processes include:

Responding to EHCP consultations promptly.
Ensuring provision outlined in the EHCP can be met.
Allocating a named SEND lead for each EHCP learner.
Holding annual reviews (with learners, families, social care, health and professionals as needed).
Requesting updates to EHCPs where student needs change.
Ensuring co-production is central to planning.

What We Offer: Our SEND Support Provision

We provide a wide range of support tailored to individual needs. Support is always flexible and student-led.

We support learners with:

Deafness or hearing loss
Visual impairments
Autism spectrum conditions
Dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties
Physical disabilities or mobility needs
Mild to moderate learning difficulties
Medical conditions
Social, emotional, and mental health needs
Hidden disabilities

Types of support available:

One-to-one sessions
Small group work
In-class support
Specialist mentoring
Assistive technology and learning tools
Sensory support, visual strategies, and communication aids
English and maths support
Dyslexia screening and study strategies
Employability and life skills development
Exam access arrangements
Personal care (assessed individually)
Breakfast and lunch clubs for learners with complex needs

Accessibility and Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to meeting the requirements of the Equality Act. We offer:

Fully accessible buildings, lifts, and adapted facilities
Quiet spaces and low-stimulation areas
Accessible toilets and hygiene rooms
Specialist equipment where required
Adjustments to teaching materials
Exam access arrangements (following appropriate assessment, in line with JCQ and exam board regulations)

We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure learners can participate fully in college life.

Where You Will Study

Our SEND courses are primarily delivered in the Maxwell Bird Building – a calm, structured, and fully accessible learning environment. Features include:

Small class sizes
Specialist equipment and resources
A supportive team of tutors and learning support assistants
A quieter environment away from busy campus areas

Learners can progress to vocational pathways across the wider college with continued support where appropriate.

Preparing for Adulthood

Our programmes are designed around the four Preparing for Adulthood pathways:

Education & Employment
Supported internships
Work experience
Employability skills
Support with CV writing and interview preparation

Independent Living

Travel training
Personal organisation
Money management
Household and life skills

Friends, Relationships & Community

Social communication skills
Enrichment opportunities
Community access

Health & Wellbeing

Healthy lifestyle guidance
Pastoral and wellbeing support
Links to health professionals

Transition Into College

We work closely with schools, families, and external agencies to ensure a smooth transition. Our support includes:

School liaison and information sharing
Transition meetings
Taster days and campus visits
Individualised transition packages for those who need them
A named contact for families before admission

Working With Families and External Agencies

Collaboration is central to our approach. We work with:

Parents and carers
Local authority SEND teams
Educational psychologists
Health and social care professionals
Youth and community services
Specialist SEND organisations

Learners and families are always involved in planning and reviewing support.

Staff Expertise and Training

Our SEND team includes experienced professionals with training in:

Autism awareness
Dyslexia and specific learning difficulties
Hearing and visual impairment support
Mental health and trauma-informed practice
ADHD strategies
Safeguarding and Prevent
Communication and sensory support
Behaviour regulation and positive support
Exam access arrangements
Staff receive regular CPD to ensure best practice.

Transport Assistance

Transport to and from college is usually arranged by the local authority and based on their eligibility criteria. We can support families in understanding local transport arrangements and completing applications.

How to Raise Concerns or Make a Complaint

We want all learners to feel supported, but if you have concerns:

Speak to the learner’s tutor or a member of the SEND & Additional Support Team.
If unresolved, contact the SEND Manager.
Formal complaints follow the Hull College Complaints Procedure.
Learners with EHCPs also have access to mediation and disagreement resolution services via the local authority.

We encourage open communication and aim to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively.

Hull’s Local Offer

Our provision forms part of the wider Hull Local Offer, which provides information on services and support available for children and young people with SEND aged 0–25. You can find out more through the Hull Local Offer website: Hull Local Offer

Get in Touch

If you’d like to learn more about SEND support, arrange a visit, or speak with a member of our team, please contact:

Telephone: 01482 381932

Email: [email protected]

We’re here to support you at every stage of your journey.