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The HE Learning Advisor
The HE Learning Advisor can provide advice and guidance on a wide range of academic issues such as study skills, time management etc.
Facilities available to students with learning difficulties or disabilities at the University Centre Yeovil are listed below. If you have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or disability, you are strongly advised to contact Phil Hunt, the HE Learning Advisor, before you start your course to discuss your needs and ensure that suitable support is in place when you start your course.
Phil can be contacted on 01935 845482 or email: phil.hunt@yeovil.ac.uk.
Deaf or Hearing Impaired students
Induction Loop: There are a limited number of portable loop systems. Further loops could be provided via the Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA).
Note Takers: We can arrange to provide note takers; payment for these would normally be via the DSA.
British Sign Language Interpreters: Can be provided, subject to adequate notice and payment for these would normally be covered by the DSA.
Visually Impaired students
Specialised IT software: We can provide accessibility options within Microsoft Windows which will enlarge print. Text Help Read and Write, a screen reader, is available on all our open access computers.
Students with mobility difficulties
Wheelchair access to most areas of the University Centre Yeovil is available. An access guide to wheelchair access to the main Yeovil College site is available on request.
Students with dyslexia
Specialist tutors: Can be provided, subject to adequate notice. Payment for these would normally be covered by the DSA.
Information technology Specialist software, such as Read and Write, Co-Writer is available. Training/advice in its use is available. Assistance to students with own computer problems/additional computer training may also be available at a cost (may be paid through the DSA) – please contact Phil Hunt to discuss.
Students with unseen disabilities
se would need to be evaluated on an individual basis – please discuss directly with Phil Hunt if necessary.
Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA)
Students need to apply to their own Local Education Authority to indicate their wish to apply for the DSA. This allowance may assist students to purchase appropriate equipment, specialist tutorial support, etc. In most cases, medical evidence or a recent (within the past two years) Educational Psychologist's report is necessary to obtain a DSA.
A booklet called "Bridging the Gap" explains the DSA in detail and can be obtained from the Department for Education and Employment by placing an order on freephone number 0800 731 9133 (textphone 0800 210280) or by accessing the website: http://www.dfes.gov.uk.
Further information can be obtained from the HE Learning Advisor or from "Skill" – the organisation for students with learning difficulties or disabilities via email: SkillNatBurDis@compuserve.com or by visiting the website: http://www.skill.org.uk.
Please note
International or students from EU countries other than the United Kingdom are NOT eligible for support from the DSA. Part time and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for the DSA, which will be awarded on a pro-rata basis.
Additionally, we offer a range of personal support services to students such as counselling or chaplaincy. These services can be contacted through your tutor, the Student Information Office or reception on the Main Yeovil College campus. The service is confidential.
