London College of Computing & Management

An updated version of the College Disability Policy will be available in the New Year.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is

To implement the commitment of LCCM in developing an environment in which all applicants and students are given the opportunity to demonstrate and realise their full potential
To provide for the commitment of the staff in their work to develop such an environment.

2. Aims

To embed a culture of support and equal opportunities for students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

3. Objectives

To provide fair and equal treatment of all students;
To comply with current legislation under the Disability Discrimination Act;

4. Policy

LCCM will ensure:

That applicants and students are given the opportunity to disclose a disability or learning difficulty;
That the requirements of applicants or students who disclose a disability or learning difficulty are assessed on an individual basis;
That reasonable adjustments are provided, within the resources available, for applicants or students who disclose a disability or learning difficulty;
That all discussions and information regarding a disability or learning difficulty are treated in a confidential manner.

5. Documentation

Students with learning difficulties are required to provide an educational psychologists report in order to enable the School to assess their needs appropriately and entitle them to the necessary adjustments.