A Guide for Students with Disabilities
Cavendish College
(Updated September 2008)
Contents:
Introduction – Values and Mission
The Disability Support Service at Cavendish College
The Disability Support Service is located in the main building at:
Cavendish College
35-37 Alfred Place
London WC1E 7DP
Tel: 020 7580 6043
Fax: 020 7255 1591
The staff who have responsibility in the Disability Support Service and their contact details are as follows:
Dr John Sanders (Email)
Principal
Mr M Sadeghian (Email)
Central Admissions Office
Mr David Foster (Email)
Departmental Admissions – Art & Digital Media
Mr John Lynch (Email)
Departmental Admissions – Computer Studies
Mr Paul Evans (Email)
Departmental Admissions – Business & Hospitality
Mr Dave Hughes (Email)
Departmental Admissions – University Foundation
CAVENDISH COLLEGE - DISABILITY STATEMENT
Special Educational Needs & Disability Act (SENDA)
Introduction – Values and Mission
The Disability Discrimination Act Part I defines a disabled person as someone with "a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities."
The Special Education Needs and Disability Act 2001 establishes specific legal rights for disabled students. It introduces the right for disabled students not to be discriminated against in education and training and any services provided mainly or partly for students. In practice this means that that it would be unlawful for the College to treat a disabled person ‘less favourably’ than a non disabled person for a reason that relates to that person’s disability.
Cavendish College is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and recognises its responsibility under the current legislation to ensure that it does not discriminate against students or potential students with a disability. In particular, it recognises its responsibility to make reasonable adjustment to ensure that, in relation to the arrangements for determining admissions and providing student services, a disabled student is not placed at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with someone who is not disabled. The College welcomes students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties and is committed to the continuing development of an "enabling" environment and a non-discriminatory culture within the College community.
What amounts to reasonable adjustment varies according to the type of services being provided, the extent to which it is practicable to take that step and the relevant interests of other people.
The Student Services Office at Cavendish College will work with disabled students and their academic staff to ensure that disabled students can make the most of their opportunity to study at the College. However, it is very important that students inform the college of any additional learning support that they may need at the very earliest opportunity.
Application Procedures
The Cavendish College building is a converted office block which may concern those with mobility problems. Applicants should therefore make sure before applying that this matter is raised with the admissions staff to check whether the facilities are suitable and to discuss any possible difficulties.
All applicants who have disclosed a disability on their application form and are made an offer of a place will be sent a Learning Support Questionnaire. This form gives students an opportunity to tell the College about their disability/learning difficulty and the impact it may have on their study. This will enable applicants and the College to make informed decisions and to plan together how student needs can be met as early as possible. Upon receipt of the questionnaire the student will be invited to discuss their individual learning support needs with a Student Adviser.
When at College students will have to take responsibility for making sure that the required support is in place. They must make sure that the people who can assist are aware of their special needs.
What support do we offer?
The College will:
How will I get support?
Unless you have already made pre-entry contact with the Student Services Office staff, you should visit them as soon as possible after registration or as soon as you become aware of your need for support.
Please note that students at Cavendish are not currently eligible for the Disabled Students’ Allowances [DSA] so students should ensure that they have sufficient funding to support all their needs.
What other services are available?
The following support services are provided for all students:
Arrangements for assessments and examinations
In the case of students with disabilities, the College will adopt a flexible approach to additional arrangements for examinations. Once we have received appropriate medical or educational psychologist evidence. The range of additional arrangements for examinations includes:
Quality monitoring
Cavendish College pays particular attention to standards and quality and implements appropriate systems through its Quality Assurance Committee (QAC). This includes a student feedback and complaints procedure. If students are dissatisfied with any aspect of the College’s services, they should follow the procedures in place. Further information is available through the QAC Office.
Future Activities
The College’s policies and procedures as they relate to disabled students are monitored and kept under review. The College will endeavour to improve its provision for students with disabilities through the following:
| Organisation | Telephone no. |
Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) |
0207 737 7646 |
African, Caribbean Women's disability project |
0148 445 5252 |
Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (National Office) |
0173 355 5988 |
Association of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (Regional Office) |
0113 255 6767 |
British Deaf Association |
0800 652 2965 (text) |
British Deaf Association |
0870 770 3300 (voice) |
British Polio Fellowship |
0800 018 0586 |
British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society |
0128 086 0195 |
British Stammering Association |
0845 603 2001 |
Cystic Fibrosis Trust |
0208 464 7211 |
Disability Rights Commission |
0845 762 2633 |
DIAL UK |
0130 231 0123 |
The Dyslexia Institute |
0178 422 2300 |
Depression, Anxiety Self Help (DASH) |
0148 434 3337 |
Epilepsy Advice Line |
0808 800 5050 |
ME Association |
0137 536 1013 |
Multiple Sclerosis Society |
0808 800 8000 |
National Association of Colitis and Crohn's Disease |
0172 783 0038 |
National Autistic Society |
0870 600 8585 |
Rethink (Mental Illness) |
0845 456 0455 |
Parkinson's Disease Society UK |
0808 800 0303 |
Radar |
0207 250 3222 |
RNIB |
0207 388 1266 |
RNIB Help line |
0845 766 9999 |
RNID |
0207 296 8000 |
RNID Help line |
0808 808 0123 |
RSI Association |
0800 018 5012 |
Sickle Cell Society |
0208 961 7795 |
SKILL |
0800 068 2422 (text) |
SKILL |
0800 328 5050 (voice) |
Spinal Injuries Association |
0800 980 0501 |
Stroke Association |
0845 303 3100 |
Note: We draw your attention to this document so that it forms an express term of any contract you may have with Cavendish College for the provision of educational or related support services.