Health Sciences : Process Document Support for students who have declared a recognised disability including Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). In order to aid navigation and provide clarity this document has been divided into two sections. The first of these relates to support for students with a disability in general terms. The second section focusses on Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. These are themselves classified as a disability however the mechanisms of support are subtly different requiring additional information and a different set of flow charts. The flow charts and appendices are designed to provide specific guidance relating to different stages of the student journey. Policy status: Process Document Originated by: Michelle Cowen Date of Approval 8th December 2010 Updated 18th February 2013 Policy Effective from (date) 14th March 2013 Date for review Summer 2014
Health Sciences : Process Document Support for students who have declared a recognised disability including Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD). In order to aid navigation and provide clarity this document has been divided into two sections. The first of these relates to support for students with a disability in general terms. The second section focusses on Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. These are themselves classified as a disability however the mechanisms of support are subtly different requiring additional information and a different set of flow charts. The flow charts and appendices are designed to provide specific guidance relating to different stages of the student journey. Policy status: Process Document Originated by: Michelle Cowen Date of Approval 8th December 2010 Updated 18th February 2013 Policy Effective from (date) 14th March 2013 Date for review Summer 2014