Support and Wellbeing
Tutor Support
You will have a dedicated Progress Tutor whilst at Huish who will support you both with your academic pursuits and your general wellbeing.
Your Progress Tutor will be someone you can speak to, outside of your subject teachers, about any matter related to college, or from your life outside Huish. They will help guide you throughout your time at Huish.
You will also have weekly group tutorials where we will cover topics related to progression, health and wellbeing, study skills and monitoring and reflection and you will have time to complete independent study.
Learning Support
All have access to Learning Support through short-term, targeted study skills interventions delivered on a 1:1 basis or as a small group.
We will work with you to achieve your potential and offer individualised support for students with a learning difficulty, medical condition, special educational need or disability (plus those with an Education Health Care Plan).
Learning support may include:
- Use of assistive technology
- Revision techniques to prepare for assessments and exams
- Organisation to help you keep track of your classroom and independent learning
- Time management skills and study timetables to support you in balancing your workload and deadlines
- Exam access arrangements
- Classroom support strategies in line with your need/s
learningsupport@richuish.ac.uk
EHCP – Frequently Asked QuestionsMental Health and Wellbeing
We offer support for your mental health and wellbeing to help you be successful in your academic studies.
We connect with a variety of external agencies in addition to the following services within Huish:
- Mental health and wellbeing advice and support
- Wellbeing enrichment opportunities
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Friends support group (LGBTQ+)
- Sexual health advice through Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health service (SWISH) and the C-Card service
View our Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy.
Mental Health and Wellbeing FAQsRelated Links
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Multilingualism is an asset. However, if English is not your first language you may find it frustrating if your proficiency in English impacts your learning.
We provide additional support for EAL learners including the opportunity to study English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) or English Functional Skills alongside your Study Programme.
These can be used as a stepping stone to GCSE English or serve as a qualification in their own right.
Additionally, you can be referred for an EAL assessment, to build a profile of your language background, strengths and weaknesses, challenges and helpful strategies. You may also attend weekly English support sessions, with a focus on using English for academic purposes.
All staff receive training in best practice for EAL students and will use a wide range of strategies in lessons to support you.