Student Support Documents in Practice

This participative workshop will discuss the role of the Student Support Document (SSD) and look at how it can be used to make the support of disabled students straightforward for all involved. Through review and discussion of sample SSDs and associated case studies the session will highlight areas where barriers could exist and best practice in avoiding them. It will provide an opportunity to discuss best practice and work through any concerns about implementing support for students.

The session will focus on practical strategies to ensure that inclusive practice is included in planning and thus becomes straightforward to mainstream. The workshop will consider the full range of impairments seen in the student population.

• University staff
• College staff
• Non-University Teaching Institutions staff
• Affiliated lecturers
• Further details regarding PPD's eligibility criteria are available

Number of sessions: 1

• to understand the benefits of the Student Support Document to staff and students
• to be able to demonstrate that good teaching practice for disabled students is also good teaching practice for all students
• to be able to update on best practice for including disabled students

One session of one and a quarter hours