Tag: disability

Book a place here. This session will give practical guidance on how to identify and support students with mental health difficulties. Staff will learn to identify signs of students who may be experiencing mental health problems, and learn some strategies to respond appropriately to support them e.g. signposting to support available, and general resources. Attendees are invited to bring examples from within their own experience (without names to protect confidentiality). This session aligns with A4 of the UKPSF....

Book a place here. This session offers a chance to find out more about Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger, the types of support available for students and classroom strategies which have proved helpful for students. The session is led by a clinical psychologist who specialises in ASD/Asperger. This session aligns with A2, A4, K3, V1 & V2 of the UKPSF....

Book a place here. This session will give practical guidance on how to identify and support students with mental health difficulties. Staff will learn to identify signs of students who may be experiencing mental health problems, and learn some strategies to respond appropriately to support them e.g. signposting to support available, and general resources. Attendees are invited to bring examples from within their own experience (without names to protect confidentiality). This session aligns with A4 of the UKPSF....

Book a place here. This disorder is becoming more prevalent amongst the University's students. This session will explain the disorder, symptoms and ways to effectively support students. This session aligns with A2, A4, K3, V1, V2 and V4 of the UKPSF....

Book a place here. This session is for all staff and provides an introduction to Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and the effect that these conditions can have on a students’ studies and wellbeing. It will also discuss how reasonable adjustments can “level the playing field” for students living with these conditions. Following the session you will be able to describe the similarities and differences between dyslexia and dyspraxia. You also will be able to define the term ‘reasonable adjustments’ and explain how these adjustments can ameliorate for a student’s learning difference.   This session aligns with A1,2,3,4; K3,4, V1,2,4 of the UKPSF....

Book your place here. This session is for any teaching staff (including TAs) who currently have limited experience of supporting disabled students. This session will introduce and discuss the range of disabled students we have, their needs in teaching and learning, and how to make your teaching and assessment more inclusive. All those who teach and/or advise colleagues about teaching are welcome (including, eg, SDTLS and Teaching Assistants). This session aligns with A1-A4, K2-K4, K6 and V1-V2 of the UKPSF....

Book your place here. This disorder is becoming more prevalent amongst the University's students. This session will explain the disorder, symptoms and ways to effectively support students. This session aligns with A2, A4, K3, V1, V2 and V4 of the UKPSF....