In addition, communicators/interpreters can be arranged by the College, when necessary, to support deaf or partially deaf students through an external agency. 2.3.3 Technology and Equipment In order to anticipate the needs of students with learning or other disabilities, the College has a range of computer hardware and software, as well as adaptive technology and equipment for use by students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The identification of a need for additional specialist equipment and/or technological support may result in the College acquiring such resources for the duration of any individual student’s course, if it is assessed as being essential to enable them to access the curriculum. Equipment currently available includes: coloured overlays specialist software including Study Bar’ ‘My laptop computers, notebooks and Ipads and receivers adjustable tables hoist and plinth talking and spirit level 2.4 Examination and Assessments The College provides the following educational facilities and support in addition to those educational facilities available for use by all students. 2.4.1 Students with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) The College will make an application to the relevant Awarding Body advising them of the student’s disability/additional learning need and providing them, if required, with a copy of a specialist report. The of access arrangements for the examination or assessment will vary from student to student and Awarding Body to Awarding Body, but may for example include additional time and/or a reader or scribe. appropriate, the College may also arrange an Educational Psychologist‘s report for those College students with a specific learning disability who are progressing into Higher Education, as well as supporting them through the DSA process.
In addition, communicators/interpreters can be arranged by the College, when necessary, to support deaf or partially deaf students through an external agency. 2.3.3 Technology and Equipment In order to anticipate the needs of students with learning or other disabilities, the College has a range of computer hardware and software, as well as adaptive technology and equipment for use by students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The identification of a need for additional specialist equipment and/or technological support may result in the College acquiring such resources for the duration of any individual student’s course, if it is assessed as being essential to enable them to access the curriculum. Equipment currently available includes: coloured overlays specialist software including ‘My Study Bar’ laptop computers, notebooks and Ipads and receivers adjustable tables hoist and plinth talking and spirit level 2.4 Examination and Assessments The College provides the following educational facilities and support in addition to those educational facilities available for use by all students. 2.4.1 Students with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia) The College will make an application to the relevant Awarding Body advising them of the student’s disability/additional learning need and providing them, if required, with a copy of a specialist report. The of access arrangements for the examination or assessment will vary from student to student and Awarding Body to Awarding Body, but may for example include additional time and/or a reader or scribe. appropriate, the College may also arrange an Educational Psychologist‘s report for those College students with a specific learning disability who are progressing into Higher Education, as well as supporting them through the DSA process.
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