Student Support

Additional Learning Support

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Our experienced Learner Support Team will work with you and your tutors to ensure you reach your full potential and achieve your career aspirations. For 16-18 students, this support could include engaging with parents/carers where needed. 

The team will provide recommendations based on your individual requirements/ Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) to support you during your time at College.   

The following support is available to you:

To view our SEND offer, please visit our Statements and Policies page.  

Meet the Team

Learner Support Manager

Joanne Barrett
Telephone: 01744 623260
Email: jbarrett@sthelens.ac.uk

Learner Support Team Leader

Sarah Kneale 
Telephone: 0151 481 4674 
Email: skneale@knowsleycollege.ac.uk

Specialist Support Tutors

Nick Blackshaw 
Telephone: 0151 477 5776 
Email: nblackshaw@sthelens.ac.uk 

Shelagh Marchetto 
Telephone: 01744 623368 
Email: sjmarchetto@sthelens.ac.uk 

EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) Co-ordinator

Bernadette McGinty 
Telephone: 01744 623124 

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Important Announcment

Please be aware that our website will be unavailable on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026 as we complete some essential website maintenance.

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you have any questions during this time, feel free to drop us a message through our social media platforms.

If you are planning to register for one of our upcoming Open Events, please do so before Saturday 24th October. Online registration will be available again from Monday 25th October 2026.

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