SEND Support

Personalised support at Totton College 

Additional support is not dictated by what course a student is on. SEND support is available and in place across all college departments and courses and is deployed where it is needed. We have courses designed to meet specific types and levels of SEND in both of Skills for Life and Pathways departments.   

Preparation for adulthood is at the core of all provision with a focus on a progressive SEND curriculum. The curriculum is planned to equip students with the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need to progress on to their next, suitable stage of adulthood and/or independence, education or employment.   

Whether it’s managing everyday tasks, navigating emotional challenges, or enhancing academic experiences, we’re here to ensure every student’s journey is smooth, fulfilling, and enriched with opportunities for growth. 

Supporting SEND students 

We offer a variety of supportive services to help students become independent, and progress wile studying with us. This includes: 

Meeting needs and provision on EHCP

Every member of staff working with students will have access to their EHCP, sections B and F (special education needs section and the provision section). This allows all staff working with the student to be aware of what needs to be in place to meet needs as well as desired outcomes, objectives and summary of need.

Each student will also have a PEN profile outlining their main needs and learning and support strategies, which is shared with all teaching and support staff working with that young person.

Some students will require additional services such as therapy and/or medication or personal care support all of which can be provided as part of the provision outlined in an EHCP. 

Annual Review  

Every student with an EHCP will have an annual review at some point during the academic year. The first term (Sept-Dec) is usually reserved for those students that we expect to be leaving at the end of the academic year. You will receive notification of your Annual Review meeting at least two weeks in advance and will be offered the option of attending in person or via video call.

At the review, progress towards outcomes, independence and academic qualifications will be discussed and teaching and support staff will share their views on general progress, progress towards EHCP outcomes and next steps. Local authority and social care representatives will be invited where necessary.

Please let us know as soon as you can if there are other professionals, that we may not know about, involved with the EHCP that should be invited to the review. We will always seek the views of parents and the young person prior to a review and parents should receive a copy of the  paperwork in advance of the meeting and then a final copy following the meeting.

Part of the purpose of the annual review is to identify if needs are being met successfully, what else can be put in place to continue to meet needs and make progress towards adulthood and independence as well as to identify suitable next steps for the following academic year. 

Find out more 

For more information about the support we offer, please contact:  

Will Rogers – Head of SEND Support  

Call: 07483027605
email: EHCP@totton.ac.uk 

Explore life at Totton College

Join us at our Open Event

Join us at our next Open Event to explore our vibrant campus, meet our dedicated staff, and learn more about our courses. Take the first step to unlocking your future at Totton College.