Challenging preconceptions
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Did you see the BBC’s Greatest Dancer contestant, Andrew Self? Did you know that he has been involved in a short film that challenges peoples’ preconceptions about diversity?
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Did you see the BBC’s Greatest Dancer contestant, Andrew Self? Did you know that he has been involved in a short film that challenges peoples’ preconceptions about diversity?
Do your tutors know how to fully support neurodiverse learners, for example those with autism, dyslexia, ADHD and Aspergers, so that they reach their full potential? What about neurodiverse learners on workplace learning programmes? And do your staff know what words and expressions to use and avoid when talking about disability and learning difficulty? New guidance from might help.
Students whose disability impacts on their behaviour are now better protected from discrimination, following a landmark ruling. Are your staff clear on how to ensure discrimination doesn’t take place when managing a learner’s behaviour that might be linked to their disability?
Given that around 10% of the population is neurodivergent in some way, can HR afford to miss out on this important pool of talent? What are the implications for staff supporting neurodiverse learners in workplace learning? Interested in reading new guidance from CIPD?
Are staff aware of the legal rights of disabled students? Do they know how to remove barriers before they might have an impact on students? Would they know best practice on handling disability-related issues in complaints and academic appeals? Would new guidance from OIA help?