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Additional Learning Support
Brighton MET.
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We are the additional support team at Chichester college group. We have a wide range of skilled support staff who can provide effective learning support during your time here at college on all campuses. The services we provide are:
Out of class support - you can access a small group for tutoring once a week for support with: maths, English, study skills and overlearning.
In class support - we had to go to learning support assistance you can assist your learning within the classroom.
Exam concessions -If you have previously concessions at a previous school or college you can book an exam concession assessment to be assessed for extra time, reader, scribe or use of a laptop. Please speak to an assessor if you have a learning difficulty or experience difficulties that affect your exams.
Mentoring - we provide a safe environment for you to come and see one of our support staff to discuss any concerns or issues you may be facing during your time at college. We are not trained counsellors but We are here to help if you need someone to talk to.
Overlearning - we provide support for you to go over information that has been covered in your classroom to clarify your understanding.
Brighton Location:
East Campus- Room 556:
Contact 01273 667788
09:00-17:15 Monday to Friday
Pelham- PT2.20 and PT4.01:
Contact 01273 667788
09:00-17:15 Monday to Friday
Student Centre - Based directly behind reception.
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ClaroRead is a simple, easy-to-use software program that helps you to read, write, study and increase your confidence. You can read any on-screen text out loud and improve your writing.
Claroread software is available on PCs in college and supports reading and writing. You will find the shortcuts on the desktop. Or go to Start and Programs.
ClaroRead Plus
On the Desktop in College
ClaroRead SE
Basic version
For use in Exams
ClaroRead Extension
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Text-to-Speech: Read what is typed including individual words, passages, or whole documents aloud. 
Spellchecker: Speaking spellcheck lets you select the word you want by hearing the alternatives. 
Voice recognition 
Save text to audio: for listening later
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This section gives you information about the accessibility features that you can access to help you with your learning.
There are a wide range of accessibility features available in Windows and Apple devices and in Office 365 and Teams to suit all learners.
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Immersive Reader is available in Office 365 applications and helps improve your focus on the text by changing font size and style, text and line spacing and background colour.
Immersive Reader can also read aloud the text for you.
Go to View and Immersive Reader. Click here for more information.
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Dictate function in Word and PowerPoint allows you to voice type. Look for the microphone icon on the Tool Bar.
Editor function in Word helps you with your grammar and spelling. Click on link below for a video demonstration of Editor.
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Theses days we are all about our phones
Now you can get apps on your mobile phone to help you wherever you go and at any time.
There are many different apps out there, all with different benefits.
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Office Lens
Organise your class notes - this scanning app organises your notes, removes glare from photos & transforms scans into Word and PowerPoint.
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Quizlet
Quizlet is the easiest way to practice and master what you’re learning. Create your own flashcards and study sets or choose from millions created by other students.
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SimpleMind
Mind mapping helps you organize your thoughts, remember things and generate new ideas. We've created a beautiful, intuitive app, so you can mind map wherever you are and whenever you want.
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BBC Bitesize
Quality assured and comply with UK exam boards, search by subject
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ATracker
Tracks daily routines, tasks, reminders, notes for each activity, completion log to track what has already been completed
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