Goldsmiths, University of London

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020 7919 7050

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Location

Address

New Cross
London
SE14 6NW

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Type of support available

  • Accessible learning space
  • Adapted accomodation
  • Campus tours
  • Specialist knowledge within disability service
  • Support available from academic staff
  • Specialist groups or disabled students network

Advice and Support

Funding for an SpLD assessment

Can a student be referred for a Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) support with a Specialist teacher through the University?

Screening is completed with an adviser, then referred for full diagnostic assessment with student contribution of £90.

Disability Adviser available

Are there specialist staff available to talk to within the service?  Is there a disability officer or a disability adviser for students to talk to?

The university has a team of disability advisers with specialist knowledge of a range of disabilities, assistive technology and funded support.

Support from academic staff

Is advice and support available from academic staff within the faculties of the University? How do students access this advice and support?

Support is available through course leaders, senior tutors, personal tutor, as well as departmental admin.  

Staff continuity and understanding individual needs

Are the specialist disability staff in the team able to offer a personalised, bespoke response to a student’s needs? Where possible, is continuity provided for the student in meeting the same Disability Adviser and/or mentor so the student can get to know them over time?

Individual support is set up for students. Students are able to book with the same disability adviser if they wish to do so. We use a preferred supplier for mentoring support and as far as possible a mentor is assigned to a student for the academic year to ensure continuity of support.

One to one mentoring support

Are there any additional services available such as mentoring, counselling services or a buddy scheme to help a new student to settle in if needed?

Short-term specialist mentoring available through the Wellbeing team – can be referred to the Disability service if long-term support is needed. Counselling Service available, referral through the Wellbeing team. 

One to one / group study skills

Does the institution provide support with arranging One to one/Group study skills sessions?

Yes, through the academic skills centre in the library, and through funded support (Goldsmiths Disability Fund / DSAs).

Social and Peer Support

Specialist support groups

Are there specialist support groups or a disabled students network available at the University?

Student Minds Positive Minds - we fund this student-led programme of facilitated sessions and workshops on campus.

Disabled Students Officers and Inclusion Representatives for each academic department at the Goldsmiths SU.

Clubs and societies

Are there opportunities provided by the institution’s Students Union, Student Support service or Wellbeing service to take part in inclusive and accessible clubs and societies?

If a student were to come to the Service saying a club/society run by the SU was inaccessible we would offer support/guidance. There are two SU Disability Officers (part-time). We provide training to Student Ambassadors in assistive technology.

Accommodation

Adapted accommodation in halls

Is adapted accommodation and specialist equipment available in halls of residence?

Yes including but is not limited to: alternative alarms, daylight bulbs, wheelchair accessible rooms/bathrooms, hoists, ergonomic equipment (chairs, mattresses etc), self-flushing toilets, etc.

Assistive Technology

Does the institution offer a standard level of assistive technology to disabled students?

Library computers have assistive technology. Goldsmiths also has a dedicated Assistive Technology Centre in the library, and site licences for ClaroRead and Inspiration software.

COVID-19 support

How has your Disability Support offer changed in light of the Coronavirus pandemic? Are in person appointments currently suspended? If prospective applicants would like to register with the Disability Service, how do they go about doing this currently?

Face-to-face appointments have been suspended. Appointments are held via the phone or Microsoft Teams. The service has provided guidance to academic colleagues about inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments for online teaching and learning, alternative assessment for exams, and are reviewing reasonable adjustments offered to students in light of Covid-19.

Prospective students can register via the Goldsmiths website. The university is still offering appointments and can discuss all support available in appointments.

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