Disability Policy
The College views disability as an equal opportunities issue and as such, includes disability as its Equal Opportunities policy. The following are extracts from College's principles, practice, and policy towards equal opportunities.
POLICY FRAMEWORK
QAA Code of Practice (Section 3: Disable Students): Precept 11
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promote equality of opportunity and full participation for people with disabilities in the life.
People with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses, jobs and facilities offered through the College and an equal opportunity to work, learn and receive reasonable resources and academic adjustments to cater for their needs, as mentioned in the candidate specific need assessment policy.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Students are not obliged to disclose a disability. However, disclosure to the College is advisable and strongly recommended; otherwise, the College cannot guarantee reasonable adjustments' and the necessary support that may be required.
ACCESS AND ADMISSION
Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses and facilities provided by the College and are selected on the same academic criteria as other candidates. Prospective students who are may need special support and access are encouraged to discuss, in advance, with the Administrative Officer the particular requirements regarding access to teaching, study materials and buildings.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
"Where a candidate, through disability, cannot be fairly assessed by the methods prescribed for the programme concerned, the relevant Programme Leader may vary the method or in the case of written examination. Any such variations must be consistent with objectives of the programme and with the need to assess each candidate on equal terms."
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
There is a continuing programme for staff development with regards to current disability legislation and disability awareness issues.
N.B. Whilst care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information included, this is not a legal document and the College does not accept liability for errors or omissions. The document sets out a policy, which the College is seeking to achieve.
POLICY FRAMEWORK
QAA Code of Practice (Section 3: Disable Students): Precept 11
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promote equality of opportunity and full participation for people with disabilities in the life.
People with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses, jobs and facilities offered through the College and an equal opportunity to work, learn and receive reasonable resources and academic adjustments to cater for their needs, as mentioned in the candidate specific need assessment policy.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Students are not obliged to disclose a disability. However, disclosure to the College is advisable and strongly recommended; otherwise, the College cannot guarantee reasonable adjustments' and the necessary support that may be required.
ACCESS AND ADMISSION
Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses and facilities provided by the College and are selected on the same academic criteria as other candidates. Prospective students who are may need special support and access are encouraged to discuss, in advance, with the Administrative Officer the particular requirements regarding access to teaching, study materials and buildings.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
"Where a candidate, through disability, cannot be fairly assessed by the methods prescribed for the programme concerned, the relevant Programme Leader may vary the method or in the case of written examination. Any such variations must be consistent with objectives of the programme and with the need to assess each candidate on equal terms."
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
There is a continuing programme for staff development with regards to current disability legislation and disability awareness issues.
N.B. Whilst care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information included, this is not a legal document and the College does not accept liability for errors or omissions. The document sets out a policy, which the College is seeking to achieve.
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