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QAA podcast: supporting disabled students
In March 2010, QAA published a revised version of the Code of practice, Section 3: Disabled students. In this podcast, two members of the advisory group, Dr Helen May and Professor Alan Hurst, discuss current issues and developments relating to the support of disabled students in higher education.
Read the word version of this podcast
REAL services to assist students who have Asperger syndrome
This briefing was prepared for NADP (National Association of Disability Practitioners) by Nicola Martin of Sheffield Hallam University Autism Centre to inform services and support for students with Asperger syndrome (AS), who are increasing in number at UK universities each year. The briefing includes the results of a survey looking at strategies currently used to support learners with AS in UK universities, and a Good Practice Guide recommending that services are REAL. REAL stands for realistic, empathic, anticipatory and logical.
REAL Support Services for students with Asperger Syndrome report
Due to the large file size of this report, the link above downloads a Zip File of the report. If you have any difficulties downloading or opening the Zip File please contact skill@skill.org.uk
Across the Sectors
New leaflets from NIACE to support people experiencing mental health difficulties
The National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE) have produced three new electronic leaflets to give support and advice to people experiencing mental health difficulties who are in learning or thinking of taking up learning.
You Can Do It
Designed to encourage people experiencing mental health difficulties to think about the benefits of taking up learning.
Should I Say?
A short guide to help learners think about whether or not to disclose their mental health difficulty to their learning provider.
Should I Say?
A more detailed guide for people who want to think in more detail about disclosure.
Available for download at http://www.niace.org.uk/mentalhealth/downloads.htm
Ideas for using these leaflets
- Print copies of these leaflets and display them in waiting areas, lounges, common areas, and staff rooms
- Use as part of any mental health awareness campaign
- Use at open days and enrolment events
- Use them in any group or 1-1 sessions or discussions with learners or service users.
- Place the pdfs on your website or intranet, especially on any areas relating to mental health or student support
- Include them in induction packs
Feedback
NIACE are keen to get any feedback on the leaflets, including how you have used them, and any ideas for future leaflets in this series.
Send your comments and ideas to caroline.law@niace.org.uk or call 0116 2044249.
