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Contact
020 8051 3500
51.71386992264, -0.20888951667176
Location
Hawkshead Lane
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7TA
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?
The RVC offers a screening service for students who suspect they may have a learning difference. Once a student has undergone a full diagnosis they are eligible for specialist support via the DSA. In house study skills support is available for all students.
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?
Yes. 1 FT Disability Adviser and 1 0.6 Disability Adviser
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?
The RVC offers personal tutor support and where necessary this involves liaison with Advice Centre support - wellbeing, disability , mental health, money matters.
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?
Student's queries are responded to on a case by case basis. We operate an online booking system, both virtual and in person appointments to offer flexibility to suit the student timetable. Students can book in with the same Disability Adviser or change if they wish.
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?
Any student can book an appointment with a Student Wellbeing Adviser (SWA) should they wish to discuss options to support their wellbeing. Where appropriate, referral to in house counselling, the Mentoring for Wellbeing programme or to a Mental Health Adviser, may be made.
One to one / group study skills
Does the institution provide support with arranging One to one/Group study skills sessions?
The RVC has a dedicated Study Skills department.
Social and Peer Support
Accommodation
Adapted accommodation in halls
Is adapted accommodation and specialist equipment available in halls of residence?
Accessible accommodation is available, the need for any specialist equipment is addressed on a case by case basis.
Assistive Technology
Does the institution offer a standard level of assistive technology to disabled students?
ClaroRead is installed on all networked computers on site.
Supported provision additional to that identified above
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?
The same level of support is being offered remotely while it is not possible to offer face to face appointments. All students with declared disabilities are being directed to the Advice Centre.