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The Empowering Practice programme at the University of the West of England
- Authors:
- VATCHER Adrian, COLES, Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(3), July 2004, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Outlines the programme's content and educational approach. Students are working in local residential and day care services for people with learning difficulties. Many do not have standard requirements for higher education entry. Evaluates the programme and presents findings. Students' academic performance has been good and, more important, they reported significant improvements in self-confidence and ability to implement the principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion set out in Valuing People. This was confirmed by line managers and senior managers. The higher education setting was seen by all stakeholders as contributing to stronger outcomes of this kind than NVQ programmes.