Support for Students with Physical Disabilities

We can offer:

• Assessment to determine mobility problems, personal care including mealtimes, classroom strategies and other support needs.
• Support linked to need and ability, which is provided by a team of learning support assistants.
• Facilities for physiotherapy, personal and nursing care.
• Liaison with external agencies as appropriate, e.g. Social Services, occupational therapy, speech therapy.
• Ongoing contact and liaison with course tutors and other College staff.
• The monitoring of the College environment with regard to access, mobility and health and safety requirements.
• Alternative arrangements for examinations and assessments.

Much of the College is accessible to wheelchair users; there are 3 shaft lifts, 2 stair lifts, ramps and some atuomatic doors.