Additional Learning Support & Wellbeing

At BGT we have a supportive, learning environment. Learning is fun, but we also understand it can feel a little daunting, so we offer a wide range of information, guidance and support during your time with us.

We offer one to one support with friendly, experienced, specialist support officers. We tailor the support to your individual needs. Support sessions can take place at your practice or at BGT.

Learner support can Include any of the following dependent on your individual circumstances and requirements:

Academic Support

Academic/assignment writing techniques, note taking, referencing, planning, revising and exam techniques.

Learning Need Support

We have a thorough understanding of Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and Autism and look at coping strategies for individual needs. This can include planning and organising techniques and improving short term memory.

Useful links:

Dyslexia

Dyspraxia

Dyscalculia

Dysgraphia

ADHD

Additional Learning Support Team

STAFF: Louise Smith / Jo Dobb / Laura Osborne

Maths and English Upskilling Support

You will complete a Maths and English BKSB Initial Assessment and also a diagnostic if required, this is to highlight strengths and areas of support. Support can include improving grammar, punctuation and spelling for English and learning formulas to use when calculating drug doses and quantities for dispensing for Maths, depending on your individual needs. Resources include workbooks, on-line resources, and apps such as Grammarly.

STAFF: Fiona Knox, Sara Woolliscroft

 

Wellbeing & Safeguarding

At BGT we understand the importance of your mental health and wellbeing and the impact it can have on your learning.

We will help you understand the impact this can have and ensure that you get the support you need throughout your learning journey.

We offer information and support around awareness and management of mental health and wellbeing issues including, but is not limited to, anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, low moods, fatigue, burnout and overthinking.

Counselling

At BGT we also offer supportive counselling through a qualified, professionally trained counsellor. The sessions are carried out in a confidential and safe environment to help with emotional and psychological issues that can affect your learning, these can be at college or if preferred remotely.

Counselling is available for, but is not limited to, anxiety, stress, panic, social anxiety, sleeping problems, bereavement, relationships and feeling overwhelmed.

BGT Ltd is extremely proud of its Safeguarding and Wellbeing team and the caring and supportive environment we provide to all. We continually achieve high praise from our apprentices, practices and external auditors. In 2023 we welcomed Aron Kirk – Dip (Couns) MBACP (Reg) (CoP) to the BGT family, benefitting from his specialist expertise. Our main concern is the welfare of all those that attend BGT, and our excellent Safeguarding Team are constantly updated regarding external safeguarding concerns by liaising regularly with the local and national PREVENT organisations and ensuring our facilities are appropriately protected and that there is always someone to talk to, whether in person, remote or through our bespoke safeguarding email.

Comments from our stakeholders include:

  • Staff and learners genuinely feel safe, ‘college is a safe space’ ‘college is like a family’.
  • Hot topics are remembered, they are meaningful to the learners, and they value them.
  • Clinical coaches and mentors feel supported, educated, and fully equipped to support their learners because of BGT.
  • The service is professional, receptive, friendly, and reliable.
  • I have always found BGT to be a wonderfully supportive environment for students and clinical coaches alike.

Comments from our recent Matrix Accreditation confirmed that:

  • Quality Assurance is outstanding.
  • Effective and efficient support to all learners and employers
  • The range of resources is wonderful, this included ‘people’……..counselling, liaison teams and ALS
  • An army of professionals that deliver outstanding support and guidance.
  • Authentic wellbeing support, full combination of services available.  Holistic support is outstanding…….we should be proud!
  • Promotional materials and resources are very professional.

Bottle Green Training (BGT) - The matrix Standard

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