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Student Supports

Here at the Centre, our aim is to promote the education, training, and development of everyone in our learning community.  There is a strong emphasis on personal development and creativity as we aim to promote a person-centered approach in all our programmes and activities.

Therefore, the following have been put in place as supports:

Counselling:

VTOS Athy provides a confidential counselling service as part of its student and staff support.  A safe space is provided where individuals can explore personal issues, or issues related to their learning.

Personalised Learning:

A class period is provided each day for Personalised Learning - there is no other class scheduled at this time.  It is when learners can work on what they themselves choose, with the support of tutors and/or fellow learners.  It can give learners a chance to catch up or to  move on in a course and encourages people to work at their own pace.

Mentoring:

Each learner is provided with a mentor i.e. a member of staff, who guides them throughout the year, with their subject choices, overall goals/objectives, and study plan.

Guidance:

Education and career guidance are an intrinsic aspect of our holistic approach to working with learners in VTOS.

Literacy:

Extra tuition is provided for any learner who needs either one to one or group sessions as a support for their learning.


 ATHY FET (VTOS) Athy, Carlow  Rd., Athy.   Tel 059 8632044