Additional Educational Needs at The BRIT School
How will having AEN or being neurodiverse affect my application ?
It will not affect your application . You will apply in the normal way , but make sure you :
• Tick the AEN box on the application form
• Give as much detail as possible about your AEN and how it affects you
• Tell us if you have an Educational Health Care Plan ( EHCP ) and enclose a copy of the EHCP
• Tell us if you have access arrangements / exam concessions
Sharing this information will not affect your chances of being seen , or being accepted onto a course . It will help us provide appropriate support through the application and interview process , to ensure your AEN does not disadvantage you .
You must however , still meet the Strand requirements .
We abide by , and fully support the Equalities Act of 2010 .
Examples of AEN and Neurodiversity we support
We adapt our support to meet the individual needs of students .
• Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
• ASD
• ADHD / ADD
• Slower processing
• Visual / Hearing impairment
Types of support
• In-class support from one of our Learning Support Assistants ( LSAs )
• 1:1 sessions
• Small group sessions
• Intensive English and Maths support
• Support with assistive technology and resources
• Speech and Language Therapy ( Words First )
Staff Specialisms
While all our staff have the skills and experience to support students across the curriculum , the team have a number of specialist areas that our students can draw upon .
• Music
• Visual Arts & Design
• English
• Maths
• Science
• Dance
• Interactive Digital Design
Want to know more ?
Successful applicants are invited to the AEN open day .
Feel free to contact the department with pre / post application questions .
A range of other needs
Many of our students have a combination of needs and we adapt our support accordingly .
‘ When a flower doesn ’ t bloom you fix the environment in which it grows , not the flower .’
Alexander Den Heijer