Positive About Disabilities

 We welcome everybody to the college but if you have a particular need then we offer a wide range of courses to suit students who have learning difficulties or disabilities. We can help you follow a programme specifically designed to meet your learning needs or to take a course that reflects your interests or career aspirations.

The teams below aim are to enable students with learner support needs to access appropriate provision and succeed in their course of study by supporting them in achieving their primary learning goal.  Each year we work with more than 300 students with learning difficulties or disabilities.  If you would like more information please contact the following numbers:

Disability Support: 020 8257 4279
 
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: 020 8257 4287 (voice)
 07800 000204 (SMS Deaf & Hard of Hearing only)
 
Dyslexia Support: 020 8257 4428/4552
 
Visual Support: 020 8257 4429
 
Mental Health: 0208 257 4573 or email Jacqueline.Mallon@newham.ac.uk

They will ensure that all reasonable adjustments are made to ensure that you are treated fairly and not placed at any substantial disadvantage.  The main reception and internal reception areas of the college are fitted with permanent induction loops. We also have portable induction loops available for use on request.
We take our responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act Part 4 very seriously, please refer to our disability statement.