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Are you a disabled student considering a university education?
Disability Rights UK have invited our disabled student advisor @melaniethorley to provide a webinar
on the STAART initiative. In this webinar Dr. Melanie Thorley from the University of
Greenwich will talk about STAART (Support Through *AccessAbility–Retention and
Transition) for prospective and current disabled students.…
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Athetoid CP Maths GCSE advice required please
Hello I'm very new but looking for advice. My son has Athetoid CP speech and gross and fine motor skills effected but worse on his right. If anyone knows the tv show Emmerdale he's similar to Charity's son Ryan. He is currently working toward 10 GCSEs and is expected to do very well in all. His school has been a failing…
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I would like to go back to study but have issues
I have bpd and autism possibly but would like to go back to college in future to do travel or something as i only did a pointless course in the past which had no future career progression opportunities. I have had maximum student finance though years ago so would i be entitled to adult learning grant or anything to pay for…
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I am looking for a training course
I am a support worker for LD adults. I work with several individuals with Cerebral Palsy. I am looking for training courses to help me
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Basic reading and writing courses
Hello everyone can somebody please give me some advice on free courses basic reading and writing I need to improve for my own personal development can somebody'll be email address our telephone number I live in Greenwich thank you so much
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learn disability improvement
Hello everyone,I have question regarding learn disability and add. There is possible improve those disability by training, medicins, therapy etc? I have been taken piracetam for 8 months and training my brain for 3 months but sometimes I doubt wheter I'll achieve this ever. I wounder how other peoples with same problem are…
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Funding for 27 year old to undertake Performing Arts Course at a venue in Norwich
Hi everyone, Our daughter has ADHD, anxiety issues etc and her main interest is in Performing Arts. She is talented in dance, singing and drama. However she is due to undertake a full time course in September where the fees are £3,500. Due to her PIP and part of her ESA being taken from her, she will struggle to pay for…
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Does my son have to study French at GCSE?
My Son will be going into year 9 after the summer holidays. During options evening in March I was advised by his French teacher that he was struggling now and he didn't feel it would be a good idea to take a language gcse. I thanked him for his honesty and accepted this, my Son was happy as he doesn't enjoy the subject.…
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The big 'what you need to sort for starting University' list
It's that time of year again where a new batch of freshers are about to start a whole new chapter of their lives and move away from home to University. But what on earth should they be taking with them? Take a look at our Community guide to what to take to Uni. Please add your own suggestions and tips too! Equipment This…
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End of year Target
Hi all, wonder of anyone can advise me please: On the end of year report ( current year 8 ) is the End of year target, the expected target for say all year 8's or is it the specific target of the individual child?
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Ehcp Training after Education
Hello I am a Shared lives Carer (similar to foster care but for adults with a care need) for a young lady who is 19. She has a mild learning disability and an ehcp. She moved in with me from foster Care last summer. She has managed to get her level 1 English but not Maths, she is struggling to get level 2 (gcse) English…
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Exclusions!!! Disability discrimination towards my son
Can anyone please tell me do I have the legal rights to see the evidence school have collected against my autistic son to allow them to exclude him? I am in complete disagreement with school and believe the exclusion is because of his behaviour due to his ASC. Any advice greatly welcomed
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Preparation Days for Disabled and Dyslexic Students @ University of Greenwich
Good afternoon and I hope you are all well. We have two preparation
days for disabled and dyslexic students in July – One at Medway and one at
Greenwich. Whilst these days were created for prospective students, we have
decided to open up the events to our current disabled and dyslexic students. The days are intended to be…
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Are you disabled and currently studying at college or uni?
I have applied for college and looking at who is also disabled and is studying.
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What's the best way to list advice on school,s further education and higher education
Hi folks, I'm need here, so would really appreciate your help in helping me find my way into this vibrant community platform and in making the advice and information section easy for you to find and engage with. We're running a test and would really appreciate your help on how you think we should list the items below on…
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Easy to read groups
Good morning I hope everybody is keeping warm make sure that you wrap up if you're out and about!! Could anybody give me some advice where to go to find easy read groups I live in Greenwich I have tried the internet not having no luck^_^yes I can read and write need to improve please the any advice would be appreciated…
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Any advice for daughter in school with MLD?
Hello everyone just signed up and wanted to say hi! ? I am looking to meet friends and find some advice here. So IL jump right in and ask my first question! My youngest child was diagnosed as having MLD 7 years ago aged 7 she has struggled socially, and massively with her reading and writing skills since. I have tried, my…
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The impact of hidden disabilities on university students
Hi All, I'm currently working on my dissertation at university; The impact of hidden disabilities on university students. The aim of my research is to gain and insight into the support and help offered from universities to students with a hidden disability or condition. This research will also allow me to find out about…
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Kicked off course due to disability
I recently applied for a course in childcare and education as what I intended to be my first stepping stone towards becoming a play therapist. I was told I had the best application they had received and welcomed on to the course. At this point they were fully aware of my disability and the fact I was not able to attend a…
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son going to college can he do part time work
sorry don't know if its in right section? my son will be starting college in september I've informed child tax credits and child benefit. but my son wonts to know because i get these benefits and a bursary fund is only a bus pass for him to get to college, he wonted me to ask if he got a part time job lets say at mc…
