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Understanding key aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act
Development and diversity
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Learning outcomes
You will understand key aspects of implementing the DDA, including:● learning and teaching implications of the DDA for
pupils with SEN and/or disabilities● appropriate ICT resources to support the learning
of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities● administration of medicines● planning and going on an educational visit, and● sharing information and keeping records.
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Learning outcome
You will explore key aspects of the DfES/Department of Health guidance on working with pupils with medical needs and guidance on educational visits.
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Key points
● All visits should be pre-planned, including appropriate risk assessment and exploratory visits to venues in most cases
● Everyone managing the visit, including volunteers and parents/carers, needs to understand appropriate practice and procedure
● All relevant staff at a place visited should be aware of the individual needs of pupils
● Err on the side of caution.
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Activity 2Learning outcomes
You will understand: ● practical issues for pupils with SEN and/or
disabilities, and ● potential for teaching and learning presented
by educational visits.
Key points from the film clips
● Possibilities for social and academic learning● Importance of all adults’ positive commitment to
making reasonable adjustments and removing barriers● Parents, carers and education staff all learning that
pupils can achieve beyond expectations when planning to remove barriers is appropriate and timely
● Improvement of self-image and confidence when pupils from groups vulnerable to exclusion succeed in activities.
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Learning outcome
You will understand the duty to, and value of consulting disabled pupils and adults wherever possible.
Activity 3
Eleni Burgess’ survey
● Eleni Burgess, a young wheelchair user, surveyed the views of 100 wheelchair users in schools
● The survey received national attention and provided many valuable insights.
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Activity 4Learning outcome
You will have a basic understanding of the potential of ICT to remove barriers for pupils with SEN and/or disabilities.
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Activity 5Learning outcomes
You will:● reflect on key learning points from the sessions, and● identify the next steps in your own learning.
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