Reasonable Adjustments

Effective Skills Training Ltd.

Reasonable Adjustments for Learners Policy

1. Introduction and Purpose:

Effective Skills Training Ltd. is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all individuals can succeed. This policy outlines our approach to making reasonable adjustments for learners with disabilities, learning difficulties, health conditions, or other specific needs to ensure they can access, participate in, and benefit from our training programs equally with their peers.

2. Scope:

This policy applies to all prospective and enrolled learners of Effective Skills Training Ltd. and to all staff members involved in delivering and supporting our training programs.

3. Definition of Reasonable Adjustments:

Reasonable adjustments are changes or adaptations that we can make to our training delivery, assessment methods, learning environment, or support services to remove or reduce barriers faced by learners with disabilities or specific needs. These adjustments aim to enable learners to participate fully and demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and competence without fundamentally altering the integrity of the training program or the required learning outcomes.

4. Principles:

Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a learning environment where diversity is valued, and all learners feel welcome and supported.
Individual Needs: We recognise that each learner's needs are unique, and adjustments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Proactive Approach: We will endeavour to anticipate potential barriers and proactively consider reasonable adjustments in the design and delivery of our training programs.
Collaboration: We will work collaboratively with learners to identify their needs and determine appropriate and effective adjustments.
Confidentiality: Information relating to a learner's disability or specific needs will be treated with sensitivity and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Competence Standards: Reasonable adjustments will be made to facilitate access and participation, but will not compromise the training program's required competence standards.
Resource Implications: While we are committed to making reasonable adjustments, we will also consider each request's practicality, effectiveness, and resource implications.

5. Examples of Reasonable Adjustments:

The following are examples of reasonable adjustments that may be considered, depending on the individual needs and the nature of the training program:

Learning Materials: Providing materials in alternative formats (e.g., large print, Braille, audio, electronic versions).
Communication: Using clear and concise language, providing information in multiple formats, offering communication support (e.g., sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices).
Assessment Methods: Allowing extra time for assessments, offering alternative assessment formats (e.g., oral exams instead of written, practical demonstrations instead of essays), and providing assistive technology for assessments.
Learning Environment: Ensuring physical accessibility (e.g., ramps, lifts, accessible restrooms), providing appropriate seating or equipment, adjusting lighting or noise levels.
Support Services: Providing mentoring or study skills support, allowing assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, voice recognition software), and offering flexibility in scheduling where feasible.
Teaching Methods: Adapting teaching styles, using visual aids, providing regular breaks, and offering one-to-one support where appropriate.

This list is not exhaustive; other adjustments may be considered based on individual needs and circumstances.

6. How to Request Reasonable Adjustments:

Learners who require reasonable adjustments are encouraged to:

Declare their needs during the registration process: This allows us to start the discussion and planning process early.
Contact their trainer or a designated member of staff: John O’Sullivan, Managing Director. To discuss their specific requirements,
email compliance@effectiveskillstraining.com.
Provide relevant information or documentation: This may include medical reports, educational assessments, or other professional documentation that helps us understand their needs.

We will treat all requests with sensitivity and will work with the learner to identify appropriate and effective adjustments. We may need to discuss the request further to understand the specific barriers and explore potential solutions.

7. Process for Implementing Reasonable Adjustments:

Identification of Need: The learner informs us of their requirement for reasonable adjustments, ideally during registration or as soon as the need becomes apparent.
Assessment of Need: The designated staff member will meet with the learner to discuss their needs in detail and may request supporting documentation.
Consideration of Adjustments: We will consider the feasibility, effectiveness, and resource implications of potential adjustments, in consultation with relevant staff and, where appropriate, external experts.
Implementation Plan: An agreed-upon plan outlining the reasonable adjustments to be implemented will be documented and communicated to the learner and relevant staff members.
Review and Monitoring: The effectiveness of the implemented adjustments will be reviewed regularly with the learner to ensure they are meeting their needs. Adjustments may be modified or adapted as required.

8. Confidentiality:

All information provided by learners regarding their disability or specific needs will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. This information will only be shared with staff members on a need-to-know basis to facilitate the implementation of reasonable adjustments and provide appropriate support.

9. Responsibilities:

Managing Director: Responsible for the overall commitment to this policy and ensuring adequate resources are available to support its implementation.
Trainers and Assessors: Responsible for understanding and implementing agreed-upon reasonable adjustments in their teaching and assessment practices.
Administrative Staff: Responsible for facilitating the process of identifying needs, documenting adjustments, and ensuring effective communication.
Learners: Responsible for communicating their needs clearly and providing relevant information to support the identification of appropriate adjustments.

10. Policy Review:

The management team will review this policy annually to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness in promoting an inclusive learning environment.

11. Contact Information:

For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or to request reasonable adjustments, please contact:

John O’Sullivan, Managing Director.

Email compliance@effectiveskillstraining.com

Phone 03300433808

Effective Skills Training Ltd. is committed to ensuring that all learners have a fair and equitable opportunity to succeed in their chosen training programs.