Learning Support FAQs

Learning Support is available for all students at Wolsey Hall Oxford.

Once enrolled, please contact your Student Progress Manager for more details and guidance on how to access Learning Support. For families not yet enrolled, our Admissions Team will explain how to reach the Learning Support Department.

Yes, our Learning Support team has extensive experience. Many students with additional needs have used our paid services for both short- and long-term support. We are familiar with a wide range of needs and how they affect students’ learning.

We offer a variety of additional services, including Learning Support Consultations for general guidance, one-to-one support from specialist tutors, and assistance with applying for Access Arrangements for exams.

Upon enrolment, you can complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), which can be shared with tutors. This allows you to provide important information about learning preferences. Rest assured, we only share necessary information within the trusted Wolsey Hall Oxford team and always with your consent.

Access Arrangements are managed by your chosen exam centre. We recommend contacting the centre early to discuss the evidence they require. Wolsey Hall Oxford can offer guidance, advice, and a letter detailing your child’s usual way of working, which can be used as evidence to support an application for Access Arrangements.

You do not need to provide written reports or diagnosis letters to access Learning Support. You can share as much or as little information as you feel comfortable with. If you’re unsure, speak to your Student Progress Manager, and they will guide you on what to do next.

Yes, support sessions are available through Wolsey Hall Oxford. Speak to your Student Progress Manager or Admissions Officer for more information.

The cost of Learning Support varies depending on the service. For more details about fees, please contact your Student Progress Manager. You can purchase individual sessions or block bookings through a dedicated booking link.

All students, including those with EHCPs, can access Learning Support through our paid services. We recommend speaking with your Local Authority to see if funding is available. While we can provide supportive services, we cannot be named as the ‘school setting’ in section I of the EHCP, as we are an asynchronous homeschooling provider.

Our courses are designed with a variety of learning styles in mind, offering a multi-sensory approach. While we cannot change the core materials, we can advise on adaptations that can be made at home to better suit your child’s needs.

Our courses have fixed end dates, but they are available for either 12 or 24 months (for I/GCSEs and A Levels), allowing flexibility for breaks or slower progress when needed. If necessary, you can also pay to extend a course by 3 months.

For Primary phase students, there is an option to access course content only, with minimal tutor feedback. However, many families find tutor feedback helpful. For Secondary phase students, assignments must be submitted regularly. If this is challenging due to learning needs, we encourage you to speak with us so we can explore solutions. The Student Progress Manager can provide more information about our dormancy policy if needed.

For new families, please discuss Learning Support with the Admissions team. For enrolled students, contact your Student Progress Manager for further information about Learning Support.