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The learning experience of students with disabilities in higher education. A case study of a UK university
- Authors:
- BORLAND John, JAMES Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 14(1), January 1999, pp.85-101.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Summarises the results of an investigation into the social and learning experiences of students with disabilities in a UK university. The students' experiences were evaluated in three broad areas: with respect to the categories used by the Higher Education Council to examine the quality of the learning experience for all students in higher education; against the issues conventionally included in studies and policy developments for independent living for people with disabilities; and in relation to the impact coming to university has on the lives of students with disabilities.
Caring for young people and the vulnerable: guidance for preventing abuse of trust
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The guidance in this short booklet is intended to apply to those caring for young people or vulnerable adults in both paid and unpaid work, including volunteers, regardless of whether they are in the public, private, voluntary or volunteering sectors. The guidance itself has no statutory force but contains principles of good practice. It is intended to help organisations draw up their own codes of conduct on how to provide safeguards and prevent abuse of trust involving some form of sexual activity.