Self-audit, then find out more about processes underpinning inclusive education
These are three levels checklists in the Inclusive Education Framework (IEF)Link opens in a new window; individual educator, programme team level and educational leadership. Below, we've provided a self-test for the individual to review current areas of strength and development with respect to structures and processes that underpin inclusive education. The tabbed content provides information you may wish to explore relating to topics referred to in the questions. This form does not hold your data; you may wish to separately note down areas you've identified to develop.
This plan is Warwick University's commitment to widening participation & supporting social mobility. As part of their work to be registered with the Office for Students, they created an Access & Participation plan for 2020-25. It describes their approach to improve equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access, succeed in, & progress from higher education. Below are links to the core content.
The central Warwick Inclusive Education webpages offer a wealth of resources for you to access. Emily Róisín Reid, as Chair of WMS Inclusive Education subgroup of Education Committee, leads the submission of WMS departmental project funding bids. She will reach out around funding calls (before start of Autumn Term, and early Spring Term) to ask colleagues to submit small project ideas which align with our WMS Inclusive Education priorities. If you are interested in proposing a project to impact positively on Inclusive Education at WMS, please contact her directly.
Reasonable adjustments are accommodations that should be in place to ensure that everyone has equal & fair access to their education. These are often used to support students with a disability or long term health condition.
These modifications are decided on an individual basis. They may be used for exams, including OSCEs, presentations, & assignments.
For example, alternative exam arrangements may include:
Evidence can be any relevant information regarding the disability or condition. This can include medical or professional sources, such as a letter from a medical professional. The professional can also complete this medical evidence formLink opens in a new window.
Warwick Disability Services are the primary source of information on this topic. If you are a student overwhelmed with the process, or a staff member wanting to know more about these processes in the context of WMS, please reach out to the WMS Disability Network - find their webpages here.
The Equality Act
The Equality Act (2010) protects individuals from discrimination based upon specific characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, & sexual orientation. Inclusive educational practices are crucial for ensuring equal outcomes in retention, degree classifications, & progression for students from diverse backgrounds.
If you want to learn more about how to improve equitable learning opportunities, the structures that maintain our varied systems, & the processes to navigate, you should contact your module &/or programme lead & ask for data for your programme.
Especially look at what you have on awarding gaps & continuation rates!
