Every three weeks, we invite local charity partners and agencies into College to highlight the available support for our students. Our most recent visitors were from Papyrus – a specialist charity focused on the prevention of young suicide. Ho Yen and her volunteer set up a lunchtime stall and then visited tables of students in the …
Things got a bit bananas at a lunchtime talk about inclusive communication for 26 students on the College’s MVD (Medics, Vets and Dentistry) Pathway. Dr Alix Lewer, founder of Include.org and Sarah, an Include.org member with lived experience delivered a lively practical session that saw students try out signing “My name is…” in Makaton. Once the introductions were over, …
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We’ve been celebrating Neurodiversity Week in style with a series of break-time events designed to support our neurodiverse students and raise awareness among the College community. The week saw students complete neurodiversity challenges while winning treats with a game of Sweet Pong; enjoy the calm of making their own slime; experience our pop-up Sensory Room; …
