Learning Support

"The Learning Support Department at St Charles has helped me make progress with my studies and grow in confidence in my abilities, which in turn has boosted my self-esteem. I also have become more independent through being challenged by my learning assistant to produce a higher quality of work and my resilience has increased.  My writing and comprehension skills dramatically improved also as a result of the small classes for GCSE English and I value the targeted support that I receive in Maths, as it helps me answer questions that in the past  I found incredibly difficult. The Learning Support department area itself is spacious and welcoming and it has provided me with the opportunities to mix with a cross range of students and build friendships." - Hamida B, BTEC L2 Travel & Tourism student

My experience at College is positive and motivating. I like the LSA’s and TA’s supporting me to do my college work. 

I enjoy my courses at St Charles College because they make me excited to learn. I did my Level 1 Work Experience in the Hyatt Hotel in Portman Square in the Housekeeping and Culinary departments. I enjoyed my work experience very much. 

Next year, I will do my Level 1 English and Maths, followed by GCSE English and Maths. In Addition, I will do the Level 2 Travel and Tourism course.

My LSA’s and TA’s as usually quite relaxed, very supportive, warm and caring. I respect them and find working together fun. 

The Enrichment that I am currently doing is printmaking, ceramics and Photography with my TA’s. I did sketching and tracing on West Bromwich Albion players. I will put them up on my wall at home.

My goals for my future are to get good GCSE results. If I pass my GCSE Maths and English, then I can train to become a chef and sommelier one day.

I am in my final year at St Charles studying L3 Performing Arts. This course has been truly superb as I have been exposed to a wide range of performances such as acting, singing and dancing.

 

The support I have received from the learning support department has been exceptional! My learning support assistants, Sky and Joe, who with my teacher Ms Nash, have helped me get to where I am today. The fact they are all industry experts has been invaluable and inspirational.

 

The variety of enriching opportunities I have had access to has been motivational such as numerous theatre visits and workshops working with directors and performers across the disciplines and I am so very proud that I have been given the opportunity to do a scholarship at LAMDA as well. This is something that was inconceivable for me when I started on my journey and I know I wouldn’t be in this position now had it not been for the support I have had from my learning support assistants and teachers. Thank you all!

This is my 1st year at St Charles, studying Level 2 Health and Social Care. I am really enjoying my course and being in the college environment which feels inclusive and safe. The learning support area is a lovely, welcoming space to come to study in and socialise.

 

My course is stimulating as I am learning about what’s involved in healthcare. I am really pleased with and appreciative of the support I am getting on my course both in and out of class.

 

The fact that my learning support assistant, Anita, is a qualified nurse with expert subject knowledge has been so helpful in me understanding the content and the skills needed to successfully pursue my career in the industry.

 

She gives me confidence in my ability to achieve and progress on my course and I am now looking forward to my upcoming work experience in the field.

I love studying at St Charles, and so much more than in secondary school. I come to college every day with a smile on my face! I really value the support I get at St Charles.

 

The learning support department and team are fab. I started my journey in sixth form on L2 Art and then progressed to L3 Art. The art teachers are very helpful and my learning support assistants fully understand my needs and know what support I need to learn and succeed. Their own interest and expertise in the subject have encouraged my creativity, imagination and artistry and is helping prepare me for a career in the field, of which there are many.

 

Accompanying me on visits to galleries, workshops and work experience, they have encouraged me to reflect and evaluate critically the meaning of the art work which is both fun and stimulating! I have grown so much in confidence here at St Charles with their support. I have come a long way and I am now really aspirational about my future.