STUDENT SUPPORT: ADDITIONAL NEEDS, WELFARE & WELLBEING

as Dyslexia or Asperger's. Specialist IT equipment and software is available to support students studies, including text-to-speech and mindmapping programmes.

We're not only here to support your academic progress, but also your wellbeing

Whatever challenges you face, our dedicated support team are always ready to help with any concerns you may have Our drop-in counselling service is available if you ever need help, advice or a friendly chat If you prefer talking to someone your own age we can put you in touch with our specially-trained Peer Mentors, who are Year 2 students, and will help you settle into Long Road life.

24/7 STUDENT SUPPORT

We've teamed up with Health Assured, a Student Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential help with trained counsellors They can help you with anything that is worrying you: exam stress, low mood, relationship problems, identity issues anything at all, no problem too big or small There’s a phone line: 0800 028 3766. And yes, of course there’s an App! It’s called My Healthy Advantage and has lots of useful wellbeing activities plus a Live Chat function if you don’t want to pick up the phone and talk.

Wellbeing Fair

Our annual Wellbeing Fair introduces you to different techniques to help you manage stress and anxiety including Art Therapy, Yoga and Volunteering.

Our visiting therapy animals (which in the past have even included Owls!) are always a huge hit and we love the opportunity to cuddles with some super cute therapy dogs.

Key Info

Total students currently on course: 23

Current average class size: 11 Exam Board: AQA Assessment: 100% Exam

As a French A Level student you will develop your listening and reading skills and learn to translate complex texts accurately both from French into English and from English into French. You will study a novel, currently No et Moi, and a film, currently La Haine, in the original language which will evolve your analytical skills as well your capacity to write in French.

You will conduct and present a research project on a topic of your choosing, which you will then discuss in-depth, allowing your speaking skills to flourish.

The course will help you develop a wide range of skills. Being able to interact with people in their own language will open you the doors to a wide world of possibilities

OLIVER Year 2 Student

I came to Long Road to study in a new and different environment and took French because I would like to have the opportunity to work in a French-speaking country I love the variety and details of the topics we cover