Information and Communication Technology Learning Centre

Construction of the ICT Centre was completed in May 2006, and was fully operational in September 2006 after being fitting out with equipment and specially designed furniture.

Portland's vision to build an innovative, cutting-edge facility that would enable its disabled students to benefit from the latest, most advanced technology, is now a reality!

To view the inside of the new ICT Learning Centre click on the photo below.

Benefits of the Centre:

• specialised learning in a superb learning environment

• first in the UK specifically designed for people with physical disabilities

• very latest in technology to ensure students will gain skills to increase their job opportunities

• more adult students will access specialised training programmes

• more young people will have access to advanced learning and communication technologies

• build on student success – more students successfully attaining employment and independent lives

• access to the same learning opportunities for students with disabilities as for everyone else

• increasing level of disability can be catered for

• national focus for learning methods and environments for people with disabilities

• research and development of new ways of learning for specific disabilities

The new Centre is situated in the heart of the College and provides a ‘collegiate ‘ feel to the campus.

The wayfinding wall is one of the specific features designed for disability. The corridors are tapered from the foyer and the doors are angled to provide a visual colour-coded guide to rooms.

The new Centre develops the latest educational and training philosophies.