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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.