The Isle of Wight College

Students with a Disability

If you have any queries regarding College facilities/support for students with disabilities/learning difficulties please contact: Rachel Jagger-Thomas, Equality & Diversity Manager.. Rachel will support you to access members of the college team who can help you with all matters to do with support for students, both full and part-time. She will be available to discuss with students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties any issues relating to access to College, admission and/or courses of study, individual needs, such as support in or out of class.

To help students with disabilities/learning difficulties succeed on their chosen courses The Isle of Wight College will make sure you:

• Receive guidance and support from experienced staff in course selection
• Receive, where appropriate, individual support in and/or outside class
• Are encouraged to develop your self-esteem, independence and assertiveness skills

It is The Isle of Wight College’s aim to encourage the participation of students:

• With physical disabilities
• With sensory impairments such as visual or hearing difficulties
• With learning difficulties and disabilities
• With mental health problems
• With any other disabilities as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act

This means that The Isle of Wight College is committed to offering educational opportunities to a wide range of students/clients and to offering the advice and support necessary for people with disabilities/learning difficulties to join the courses they wish to study and to succeed on them. Students who have a disability are welcome to call us to discuss their individual needs on 01983 550811.

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