Training and capacity focus area
Focus area 1 of the Disability Action Plan is about providing staff with training and support enabling them to understand and meet the requirements of disabled learners. Below are the associated initiatives along with a summary of progress made as of March 2025.
Disability confidence e-learning
Online disability-confidence training is available to all staff, and online inclusive education skills training is available for academic and support staff.
Tracking: On track for revised delivery date.
Status: Online training is in development. Delivery has been rescheduled to Q4 2025.
New staff induction and student Orientation
The Inclusive Education service is a permanent component of the induction programme for new staff and Orientation activities for our tauira.
Tracking: Complete.
Alternative assessment
Resources and targeted support for teaching staff is available, increasing the capability to offer alternative examination and assessment procedures for disabled learners.
Tracking: On track for revised delivery date.
Status: An operating procedure has been to consultation and pedagogical resources to support the design of inclusive assessments are in development. Delivery has been rescheduled to Q2 2025.
GradeBook
GradeBook is implemented as a mechanism for student progress reporting and there are strategies for encouraging use of the system.
Tracking: Complete.
Course design
The Course Design template is amended ensuring consideration of accessibility in off-campus activities such as field trips and field tours, work placements, and internships.
Tracking: Complete.