Additional Support
We welcome students with additional support needs and will try to make the transition from school to college as smooth as possible. Our friendly, expert Inclusive Learning Team work closely with students to ensure their learning needs are met.
The College’s highly effective support for students with additional support needs is a key strength and students make excellent progress while they are with us. Support for students can take a variety of forms, including literacy workshops, individual or group support for dyslexia and other specific learning differences, skills plus+ sessions, mentoring, in class learning support assistants, and special arrangements for exams.
A Counselling Service is also available. Offering specialist support for students on managing their mental health. We are able to provide a range of specialist facilities and equipment including laptops, dictaphones and specialist software, through to adjustable height desks and a Braille facility.
We also have close links with the Oldham SEN Advisory and Teaching Service, who provide valuable support and specialist advice. If you do have any special learning requirements, please fill out the relevant sections of the application form or contact the College before you start. We also liaise directly with your school, so all of your needs can be met.
Copies of College publications are available in alternative formats, such as audio, large print and braille on request.
If you need to speak to anyone regarding additional support please contact support@osfc.ac.uk and your enquiry will be directed to the relevant person in the team below.
- SEND Inclusive Learning Support Policy at OSFC
- Wellbeing leaflet
- Learning Difficulties leaflet
- Additional Support leaflet
- Counselling leaflet
Additional Support Team
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Emma HartAssistant Principal - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Emma Hart
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Jenny KingDeputy Safeguarding Lead and Welfare and Additional Learning Support Manager
Jenny King
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Karen BatesSENDCO
Karen Bates
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Ruth VickersWelfare and Additional Support Officer
Ruth Vickers
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Angela ShackleyLearning Support Assistant and Welfare Officer
Angela Shackley
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Jo JonesAssessor
Jo Jones
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Tara MilliganWellbeing Counsellor
Tara Milligan
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Allan KiddCounsellor
Allan Kidd
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Dawn FentonLearning Support Assistant and Counsellor
Dawn Fenton
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Lianna AndrewsLearning Support Assistant
Lianna Andrews
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Steph BrindleyLearning Support Assistant
Steph Brindley
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Susan CrawfordLearning Support Assistant
Susan Crawford
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Mehjabeen AhmedLearning Support Assistant
Mehjabeen Ahmed
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Deborah WardLearning Support Assistant
Deborah Ward
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David WilliamsLearning Support Assistant
David Williams
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Joseph FraterLearning Support Assistant
Joseph Frater
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Deb EltonLearning Support Assistant
Deb Elton
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Sheila CarlisleLearning Support Assistant
Sheila Carlisle
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Zahida SarwarAdditional Support Administrator
Zahida Sarwar
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Dan GauntExams Administration/ Additional Support
Dan Gaunt
SEND Local Offer www.oldham.gov.uk/localoffer
North West SEND Monthly Newsletter www.nwsend.network/newsletters