​Put Students First: Build Inclusive Learning Support NOT cut

What a shame that they want to get rid of such important services. They must not stop!

Once Ofsted have gone- this suddenly happens.Hmmmm....

ALS support is essential to our teaching mixed ability groups

We need ALS in class to ensure inclusive learning.

ALS and LSA are essential members of staff to ensure that learning is inclusive and accessible to all students

The Inclusive Learning Tutors assess the very high number of students who are referred to ALS for Exam Access Arrangements and support arrangements in class. They handle a huge volume of work and it seems impossible that a team of 13 tutors can be replaced by just three assessors.

The ALS team and LSA staff are very much needed support system for our learners!

This is a very bad decision. Students who need support deserve to be supported by qualified and experienced staff. Asking LSAs and TAs to do this work for less just doesn't seem fair

The ALS team do an amazing job in support students and have an positive impact in students progress with their learning.

The college is failing our most vulnerable students by taking away vital support.

A disgraceful decision showing a complete lack of understanding of the importance of the ALS team, who are already stretched, for our most vulnerable students and teaching staff.

Vital members of staff

We need more LSA staff to support our students needs. Our students will suffer without this.

How ironical to cut ALS at a time when it is most needed

Inclusive education is fundamental for ensuring all people are respected and permitted to enjoy education and all the social and emotional opportunities it brings. Don't cut inclusive education at City and Islington.

It is outrageous this is happening - we should be investing more, because more students will fail without this support. These members of staff are a valuable asset who's contracts should be bolstered further in order to keep their expertise and recognise the valuable role they play in the academic sector.

I do not agree with cutting the ALS staffing.

Management does not care about we employees, as decision taken is always to favour them. I hope my decision will be granted as i work so hard and not appreciated.

Cutting ALS staff damages the learning potential for our most vulnerable students. How can we consider ourselves to be a good college when we keep cutting the services that support teaching and learning? Please reconsider. There must be another way.

In CCCG ALS staff are crucial if the needs of less socially privileged students are to be even partly met.