We offer various types of support for our students and we also deal with exam arrangements. Please note that exam arrangements do not automatically transfer from school, so you will need to be reassed at College.
When a candidate with Extra Time progresses from GCSE studies to A level and/or other Level 3 qualifications, a new online application for 25% extra time must be made by the College. Please note: Extra Time concession does NOT roll forward from school.
To do this, the College must have available evidence, which clearly shows that 25% extra time is still needed for A level and/or other Level 3 qualifications. This updated centre-based evidence must specifically relate to A level and/or other Level 3 qualifications. The College must have on file:
In line with the JCQ guidelines and the focus on preparing candidates for the workplace, the college does not use human resources for reading and scribing. Candidates will be awarded computer readers and word processors with spellchecker enabled where appropriate and JCQ criteria are met.
Some students may prefer to have support with a member of the Study Support team. Each timetabled session focuses on the work they have been set within their subject areas and incorporate developing the skills they feel they need to improve. It is also a time to discuss any issues that may be barriers to learning, making sure that they understand set tasks and instructions, and helping with organisation and managing time.
Structured Study is a timetabled lesson to work with the help of a Learning Mentor. The session is about exploring strategies to tackle the difficulties that some students have when learning, for example when writing essays, proofreading or managing their time. Students can work individually or choose to work with others in the group, focussing on areas of weakness and relating this to their coursework or exam preparation needs.
Exam arrangements do not transfer automatically from school so you will need to be reassessed at college. In most cases, this means that your arrangements will stay the same. Whilst we do liaise with schools, we do ask that you give us documentation from your school about exam arrangements. If you have any queries about your exam arrangements (e.g. extra time), please email studysupport@farnborough.ac.uk.
These are self referral appointments available to all students. The 30 minute sessions cover all general study skills such as time management, organisation, revision techniques, essay writing and exam techniques. Students can book these sessions themselves via Cristalweb.
EHCP students will be invited to attend their college interview with a member of the Study Support staff at the interview stage. Parents are welcome to join this meeting to discuss needs, course choices and available support at college.
Grade Riser is a brand new venture by the College to help students make up for lost time and skills. In Grade Riser, we will support our students to access the necessary study skills to develop and improve their overall grades and ensure they are successful in their studies.
We know that the jump from GCSE level studies to post-16 studies is huge, and students often don’t have the independent study skills, techniques or organisational skills to make this leap as successfully as they want to. This is where the Grade Riser comes in - a wonderful opportunity to gain study skills for post-16 studies, further and higher education, and life.
The Grade Riser drop-in sessions take place every day and cover time management, revision and consolidation techniques and exam skills.
Specialist Study is a timetabled weekly session to work with the help of a SpLD specialist teacher. The session is particularly useful for students with dyslexia, ASC and ADHD and is a good opportunity to work with your teacher to explore strategies to tackle any difficulties that you may be having.
It is not possible or reasonable for the College to provide students with coloured paper due to the large volumes of exams and candidates at our centre. Alternatives ways of working such as the use of coloured overlays (available on Amazon) or wearing coloured glasses are recommended.