Having a special educational need (SEN) or a disability does not prevent you from being a KnowledgeBrief learner, KnowledgeBrief treat all learners equally.
Before starting and during learning, individuals will be given opportunity (in confidence) to disclose any disability or learning difficulty they may have. This is to ensure we put in place additional or alternative support. We will explain why this information is being sought and how it will be used.
Reasonable Adjustment is a legal term introduced under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. KnowledgeBrief have a duty to make reasonable adjustments where arrangements or physical premises place the disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with persons who are not disabled. The following list provides a few examples:
KnowledgeBrief aim to offer appropriate levels of support and encourage the involvement of the learner’s employer and co-learners. KnowledgeBrief tutors will support the learner’s induction and provide on-site training support where needed.
Individual development plans are used to plan and monitor the student’s learning progress. Learning targets will include encouraging the social inclusion of the learner within the KnowledgeBrief programmes.
KnowledgeBrief identify the most 'natural' ways in which we can support people with disabilities in their learning, working in partnership with employers and all concerned. More intensive and personalised approaches are available if needed.
KB DOC 7.8 Special Educational Needs Policy v1, 24/07/2018