Ensuring every learner achieves their full potential

Hawk Training is a leading UK-based training provider dedicated to delivering a variety of apprenticeship programmes. The organisation prioritises inclusive education and personalised learning support, ensuring all apprentices have the opportunity to succeed. Stephanie Taylor, the Learner Support, Safeguarding, and Inclusion Manager, plays a crucial role in overseeing learner welfare and educational adjustments.

Introduction to Cognassist

Hawk Training partnered with Cognassist to enhance their support for neurodiverse learners. Cognassist provides comprehensive cognitive assessments that reveal how individuals process information, enabling tailored educational approaches based on each learner’s cognitive profile.

The Importance of Neuro-inclusion at Hawk Training

Committed to supporting the diverse needs of its learners, Hawk Training integrates Cognassist to enhance learning outcomes.

Neuro-inclusion is central to Hawk Training’s ethos. Understanding that each learner has unique cognitive strengths and challenges, the organisation aims to create an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. Stephanie Taylor emphasises, “Supporting neurodiverse learners is not just a priority; it’s a fundamental part of our mission to ensure every learner achieves their full potential.”

Implementation

Hawk Training implemented Cognassist across their organisation, making cognitive assessments a mandatory part of the onboarding process for all learners. This approach brought several key benefits:

1. Enhanced understanding of neurodiversity: Cognassist’s reports provided deep insights into each learner’s cognitive strengths and areas for improvement, allowing for more personalised support strategies.
2. Staff training and support: Hawk Training trained staff on interpreting and using Cognassist reports effectively, focusing on key sections to quickly identify crucial support areas.
3. Improved compliance: Detailed reports from Cognassist ensured thorough documentation, simplifying the process of applying for reasonable adjustments and meeting compliance requirements, with an evidence-based cognitive diversity assessment.

Impact and Results

The integration of Cognassist has been transformative for Hawk Training:

1. Learner Success: Tailored support plans based on cognitive assessments have significantly improved learner outcomes. For example, one learner who had failed her English exam four times passed after receiving adjustments based on her Cognassist report.
2. Staff Efficiency: A structured approach to supporting learners has made staff efforts more efficient and impactful.
3. Compliance and Funding: Hawk Training has successfully applied for numerous reasonable adjustments, with no requests declined, ensuring comprehensive support for all learners.
4. Organisational Commitment: Every new learner completes a Cognassist assessment as part of the onboarding process, underscoring Hawk Training’s dedication to neurodiversity.

Future Plans

Hawk Training plans to continue leveraging Cognassist to enhance their educational programmes and support services. They aim to maintain high standards of learner support and compliance while further improving educational outcomes.

Cognassist is proud to support Hawk Training in their mission to create an inclusive learning environment. By embracing detailed cognitive assessments and personalised support plans, Hawk Training has achieved better educational outcomes and higher satisfaction among learners and staff alike.