Celebrating Disability Awareness Month
This December, Morley is proud to celebrate Disability Awareness Month, reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. As a college built on the principles of equality and diversity, we are dedicated to ensuring that all our students have equal access to education and the opportunities to participate fully in college life.
Throughout this month we will celebrate disability awareness and share some of the creative things our students are doing, how some are gaining valuable work experience and the support the college can provide for students with disabilities. Follow our social media during December for regular updates.
Student artwork at Stockwell inspired by Hundertwasser and Matisse
LD Art Students at Stockwell came together to produce a range of artwork inspired by Hundertwasser and Matisse – a glimpse into the fantastic creations of our students who are on these courses. Some of the learners did their own versions of some of his famous paintings and others were inspired by the motifs he used in his work
Overall the learners explored bright and dark colours, including patterns and lines, composition and flow.
Morley Radio Podcasts
Community Conversations Series
Community Conversations is a podcast which explores the work of Morley in the Community. This a part of a previous series of podcasts that have been created. Community Learning works in partnership with a wide range of organisations to take high quality and inspiring learning opportunities out into different communities across Lambeth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Some of Morley’s work with the London Stroke Choir is funded by Lambeth Adult Learning.
Episode 1: Choir for visually impaired people
In this series of podcasts we will be speaking to our community partners, learners and staff to find out about their experience of Morley in the Community, the challenges and the inspiration. Our guest is Cerys Hogg, a Community Learning and Music Tutor at Morley College London who is currently leading the VIP Singers Choir.
Episode 3: London Stroke Choir, Out of the blue funded by Lambeth Adult Learning.
Morley is working with Disability Advice Service Lambeth (DASL) to raise funds to support the choir to continue. The choir is open to anyone living in Lambeth or any other London Borough who is a Stroke Survivor or has had a brain injury. The choir rehearses every week in term time at Morley College London and performs three times a year.
Our guests joining us today are stroke survivors Lil Sullivan, Leslie Smith and Marek Dziurman, all members of the London Stroke Choir – Out of the Blue
The Imposters Club series
Season 2, episode 6 of the Imposters Club explores Notes on Invisible Illness, Hidden Disability and the Creative Industries with Gabriella Leon & Rose Wardle.
In this episode, Sinéad and Melissa are joined by two brilliant guests: actor, writer and activist Rose Wardle, and actor, writer and star of Casualty Gabriella Leon. Rose and Gabriella join The Imposters Club to chat about the imposter syndrome and weird privileges that come with hidden disability and invisible illness, media representation and how to be a better ally.
Tune in to hear more about this podcast and the conversations around this fascinating topic here
Eye Believe Series
Eye Believe (formally BAME VI Toolkit) is a Black & Asian group of visually impaired people. Eye Believe aim to address specific challenges, misconceptions, taboos and stereotyping affecting Black & Asian people. They wish to empower and inspire by sharing emotive experiences and offering solutions in order to promote positive change across all our different and diverse communities.
Episode 2: The Blind Traveller
This episode focuses on the challenges faced when visually impaired people wish to travel and Syed talks about a recent trip he made to Bangladesh and the difficulties that confronted him on his journey.
Episode 3: Getting ready to go out
Episode 3 of this series Getting ready to go out tackles the many challenges presenting visually impaired people when getting ready to go out and the group suggest solutions to overcome these difficulties.
Tune in to hear more about the ‘Getting ready to go out’ podcast here.
Student Spotlight’s at Morley – Supported Internship programme
Supported Internships are a work-based programme for 16-24 year olds with special educational needs and/or a disability who have an education, health and care plan and are looking to move into employment. This fantastic learning experience sees supported interns have one day of study developing skills in employability, English and maths in addition to three to four days’ placement in workplaces.
Student Spotlight – Meet Jaffar, supported Internship at Morley
Jaffar is one of our amazing students benefiting from Morley’s Supported Internships – a work-based programme for 16–24-year-olds with special needs or disabilities. This programme offers students 3-4 days of valuable work experience alongside studies in employability, English, and maths. We’re thrilled to have helped Jaffar secure his placement with Nando’s, a popular nationwide high street restaurant group. “It’s been really good, and I’m doing well… I’m learning new skills and gaining valuable experiences!”
What have you enjoyed and learned so far on the Supported Internship course?
“I enjoyed when different people doing presentation about what employees do in their placements and explaining to us if we would like to do different activities. such as, filming, music studios and editing and etc.
I learnt everything so far like how to make a CV because to be honest I didn’t even know how to make one. So, I’m glad that my tutor helped me do that. And so far right now , I’ve been doing my placements in Nando’s. It’s been really good and I’m doing well too”.
How is the course helping you?
“It’s been helping me to secure and sustain my employment and giving me the upper hand to achieve what I dream to be and making my dream come true. It’s supporting me by learning my new skills and what I can do during life and have new experience. Also, my qualifications and what I want my job title to be as, different roles and duties and what skills I need and what company organisation goals. The course is very much helping during my career”.
Student Spotlight – Meet Adam, Supported Internship at Morley
Meet Adam, one of our inspiring students benefiting from Morley’s Supported Internships programme, designed for 16–24-year-olds with special educational needs and/or disabilities who are ready to take the next step towards employment. This programme combines one day of study, focusing on employability skills, English, and maths, with 3-4 days of hands-on work experience in real-world placements. Adam is currently working with the Morley library team, helping ensure students have access to the resources they need for their courses. “I’m having so much fun with my teacher Rania and everyone in the library. It’s been the best time! This experience is really helping me improve my concentration and knowledge about work.” We’re so proud of Adam’s progress and excited to see his growth.
What have you enjoyed and learned so far?
“I have enjoyed the course and the social interaction that goes on in the classroom. I feel very confident and happy in the class and with my friends. We learnt how to prepare for an interview and practiced interview questions with other students and teacher. However, I enjoy this course. I am having so much fun with my teacher Rania and everyone that I enjoyed doing with everything this is the best course I ever had in my whole life.”
How is the course helping you?
“It is helping me with my concentration and everything that I learnt is in my memory. And I am having the best day working in the library ever it making me feel joyful and excited. It is improving my knowledge in the work field”.
Student Spotlight – Meet Yassir, Supported Internship at Morley
Continuing our focus on supported internships for students aged 16-24 with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Meet Yassir who is thriving in his supported internship working in IT at Morley. This programme is helping Yassir and other students to develop key employability skills, improve their English and maths, and gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace. “I’ve really enjoyed working with Excel in the SEND office. The tasks set by my teacher are fun, and the course is helping me understand how to succeed in a job. I also love IT and learning how to write my CV.”
What have you enjoyed and learned so far on the course?
“I enjoy doing all my tasks in excel on the computer in SEND Local offers: For my second job employment working inside AOD Department, I love doing all the tasks set by my teacher, like for example checking all the people who have signed inside the building or doing club lessons”.
How is the course helping you?
“The course benefits me well in understanding how to work in a job or an organisation. I love IT work and its application, as well as writing my CV and personal stuff I am interested in.”
Support at Morley with Additional Learning Services (ALS)
Support for Students and Staff with Disabilities
Our Additional Learning Support (ALS) team is at the heart of this commitment, offering a wide range of services to both staff and students. The support we provide includes:
- Personalised support: One-to-one sessions, in-class assistance, and exam access arrangements tailored to each student’s individual needs.
- Classroom adjustments: Our dedicated learning support coordinators work closely with tutors across all centres to ensure that teaching methods and classroom environments are adapted to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Specialist equipment: We provide access to equipment designed to support students with sensory or physical disabilities, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
In addition to learning support, we also have a team of Mental Health Coordinators who offer specialised support for students’ mental well-being. Our dedicated coordinators are available at all centres, providing advice and access to essential services to ensure students have the support they need.
To find out more about our support and resources, visit:
