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Student Support Documents in practice. John Harding john.harding@admin.cam.ac.uk Kirsty Wayland kirsty.wayland@admin.cam.ac.uk. Aims and objectives. To update on the purpose and usage of the Student Support Document
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Student Support Documents in practice John Harding john.harding@admin.cam.ac.uk Kirsty Wayland kirsty.wayland@admin.cam.ac.uk
Aims and objectives • To update on the purpose and usage of the Student Support Document • To demonstrate how they are helpful for disabled students and those who support them • To discuss some common adjustments and how they can be best implemented.
What is an Student Support Document (SSD)? • Tool to support students and staff • Consolidation of specialist evidence • Planning and preparation • Consistent • Institutional duties met • Live document
How is the SSD constructed? • Gathering and consolidation of information: Medical/Specialist evidence Student Information Form Study Aids and Strategies Report (NAR) • Adviser Summarises/Recommends in context • Discussion with and approval by student • Distributed to Colleges/Department/Faculties
How does an SSD help you? • Consolidation of all available relevant information • Advanced notice • Specialist advice • Clear indication of: • Impact on study • Recommended Adjustments/Support • DRC support in place • Provides a link to further information and support
How does an SSD help disabled students? • Reduces ambiguity, provides consistency, clarity • Prevents repetitive disclosure • Aids smooth transition • Prompt to discuss exam access
How has the SSD changed and why? • Trialed for two years • Listened to feedback • Shortened • Supported by: • web info, http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/disability/support/ • on-line resources, • face to face • Further developments for 2014/15
Sample Student Support Documents For one scenario and biography, consider • How you would make these adjustments in your college/department? • Who would be involved? • What outside help, or further information would you need?