Services for Students with a Physical Disability

Additional Learning Support Services

Services for Students with a Physical Disability

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all people who study at the college.

Before starting a programme of study we can offer:-

informal discussion about your study support needs and advice about the support available to you
support services for your interview
initial assessment of your study support needs

Once enrolled on a programme of study we have a range of study support services that you might use.

These may include:-

specialist assessment of your needs
a writer and note-taker for lectures, tutorials and placements
mobility assistant/study support assistant
loan of equipment to use in college or at home
use of Information Communication Technology in LearningResource Centres
use of Resource Based Learning Room and teaching staff

Arrangements for examinations and assessments

Arrangements to meet individual needs must be approved by relevant Examination Boards. Please tell us early on in your course about any arrangements you might need.

These may include:-

extra time
a reader, writer
rest breaks
use of computer, other technology or equipment
practical assessment
appropriate accommodation

Disabled Students' Allowances for Higher Education Students

Information sessions and how to apply for allowances are held in the first term/semester.

Contact Information

Tel: 0161 958 3425
minicom: 0161 958 3536
mobile number: 07795648407
e-mail: accessability@stockport.ac.uk