Assistive technology training

Assistive technology training is provided in my organisation through a variety of different ways according to what suits the student best. 24/7 IT support is available by phone/email/video chat / text chat. Training is provided in print and audio material and is divided over several sessions. If training is provided face-to-face one-to-one – there is [...]

Financial Support for Students

  Legislation can be controversial, often hotly contested, resulting in frequent revisions of national policies. After the publication of the Green Paper Every Child Matters in 2003, and the Children Act 2004 that followed it, LEAs (Local education authorities) began transforming into local authorities and reflecting their new role in integrating, planning and commissioning all [...]

Considering technology…

If a student declared a disability in my institution the support offered would be individual to that student. There is no one-size fits all and there are a range of options that are discussed with the student and support options are agreed together. This ranges from guidance on online tools; equipment; additional tuition; external guidance [...]