Accessibility Statement

Supportiveness, Teamwork, Valuing Others

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Our Mission

To inspire learners to recognise and achieve their full potential

Our Values

Excellence, Passion, Team Work, Integrity, Innovation,

Sustainability, Valuing Others and Supportiveness

Sparsholt College , incorporating Andover College Hampshire

The Accessibility Statement was reviewed and reconfirmed by the College in 2012. This supersedes the previous publication and is effective from 13 December 2012.

Equality Impact Assessment Conducted: March 2006

Originator: Located: College intranet

ALS Learning Manager

Date of next scheduled review: October 2015

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Accessibility Statement

Supportiveness, Teamwork, Valuing Others

Contents

1. Educational Facilities and Support

2. Support Staff

3. Examination Arrangements

4. Resources and Equipment

5. Counselling and Welfare

6. Medical Support

7. Medical Support for Residential Students

8. Careers Advice

9. Physical Access

10. Accommodation

11. Applying for a Course

12. Useful Contacts

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SPARSHOLT COLLEGE HAMPSHIRE incorporating ANDOVER COLLEGE

Accessibility Statement Supportiveness, Teamwork, Valuing Others

Educational Facilities and Support Sparsholt College will give you the help you need to complete and pass your course. This support will be based on your individual needs. In addition to the initial assessments we carry out, we also need you to tell us your needs, so we can talk to you about them before your course starts, or when this need arises if you are already at college. The support offered includes: One-to-one support sessions Individual support (note takers, readers) assignment Group support Specialist assessment for Dyslexia Literacy, numeracy and information technology support

Support Staff At both Sparsholt and Andover Colleges, we have a team of Learning Support Assistants who are able to support learners, acting as readers, note takers, and mentors on a one-to- one basis to enable learners to succeed.

Examination Arrangements Your Personal Tutor will make sure any personal exam concessions are discussed with the College Examinations Officer. An updating assessment must be in place prior to undertaking examinations. This is an awarding body requirement. The types of support which can be arranged are: Extra time during the examination Someone to read/write for you in an examination An individual room with a separate invigilator Large print exam papers Use of a computer The support is granted after a full report by a qualified specialist assessor. It is important we know your requirements as early as possible so the necessary arrangements can be made.

Resources and Equipment We may invite you to take part in an Additional Student Support Assessment to help us identify any additional support and/or resources needed to successfully complete the course. Additional Learning Support/Accessibility Statement/October 2012 Page 4

The Additional Student Support Assessments may include: Risk Assessment to determine Health & Safety needs Occupational Health Education Psychologist Specialist Learning Support Assessment Additional Support Needs Assessment

Counselling and Welfare Once enrolled at Sparsholt and Andover you will have access to: A Personal Tutor for academic guidance and support. Student Support staff who are available to offer personal and social guidance. Confidential counselling; appointments can be made through the Student Support team, self-referral or your tutor can refer you. The Admissions team, which can help with advice and information about transport and finance.

Medical Support It is important that you let us know of any medical needs you have, so that suitable arrangements can be made. Let us know by completing the relevant section of the enrolment form. The College has a team of qualified first-aiders.

Medical Support for Residential Students The College Nurse is available daily; the hours are published in the waiting room. A local GP visits and holds regular surgeries at the College. Sparsholt College is approximately 4 miles from Hospital for emergencies.

Careers Advice Personal tutors can be a valuable source for careers advice Independent careers advice is available through the College Careers Advisor. Appointments can be made through the Student Support help desk.

Physical Access Sparsholt College is on a large hilly site in a rural location. Accessibility needs will be assessed as part of the Additional Support Needs Assessment (if applicable). There are some practical areas of the College campus which are not accessible by vehicle, but are accessed via rough tracks or are accessed using paths with steep gradients. Access

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to some practical buildings may be difficult due to uneven floors. In these situations, the College will be pleased to provide help to allow access to these areas. At Andover College, entrances to buildings are DDA compliant and lifts are provided for access to upper floors when necessary. Keys to operate the lifts are obtained from the reception areas.

Accommodation Due to its specialised nature, Sparsholt College attracts learners from outside of the catchment area and is committed to allocating accommodation to learners to enable those living beyond local travel routes to participate in our wide and varied curriculum at the Sparsholt Campus. In addition, being residential can also encourage independent living, irrespective of disability, race or gender. Prior to an offer of accommodation being made, a risk assessment will be carried out to ensure learner needs can be met. The College has a small number of flats for use by mobility impaired learners.

Applying for a course Complete a full-time or part-time application form indicating that you may need support because of a disability/learning difficulty and post it to: Sparsholt College Andover College Sparsholt Charlton Road Winchester Andover SO21 2NF SP10 1EJ

OR contact:- Additional Learning Support Learning Manager:  Sparsholt - 01962 797211  Andover - 01264 360065

Reception:  Sparsholt College 01962 776441  Andover College 01264 360000

Other useful contacts: College Nurse (Sparsholt College) 01962 797430 Student Services Manager 01962 797220 Student Services Coordinator (Andover College) 01264 360136 Examinations Officer 01962 797329 Accommodation Officer (Sparsholt) 01962 797486 www.sparsholt.ac.uk [email protected] www.andover.ac.uk [email protected]

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