Policies

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These pages have been designed as a repository of Disability & Inclusion's Policies, documents and forms that may be beneficial to our students.

Disability Documents and Forms

The University encourage all students to disclose any impairment or medical condition which affects their ability to evacuate a building safely and independently, in order that a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) can be made to ensure their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. 

To register for a PEEP, please complete the relevant online form - Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan

If you experience epileptic or non-epileptic seizures or absences, we strongly encourage you to register for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).

To ensure that staff can best support you during a seizure on campus we also ask that you complete the following documents; 

Please contact us on disability@chester.ac.uk if you have any questions. 

If you would like arrange an assessment for Specific Learning Differences, please complete and return our SpLD Self-Referral Pack 

​​If you feel you would benefit from testing for Autistic Traits, please complete the following AQ10 document in addition to the SpLD Self-Referral Pack above.

​​If you feel you would  benefit from testing for Attentional Difficulties, please complete the following ASRS document in addition to the SpLD Self-Referral Pack above.

Final year students need to have returned all requested forms , made their £100 contribution, and arranged their appointment before the end of Term 1 (or 3 months from the start of their final year) to be eligible for funding towards an EP appointment. Should students wish to proceed with an assessment after this time, they will need to bear the full cost of the assessment themselves.

For Apprenticeship students, the cost of the contribution is currently automatically funded via the Apprenticeships Service.

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Disability and Inclusion Policies

Student Services Policies

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)

If you are unable to evacuate a building (including the use of stairs) safely and independently we advise that a PEEP is created for you. 

The University encourage all students to disclose any impairment or medical condition which affects their ability to evacuate a building safely and independently, in order that a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) can be made to ensure their safe evacuation in the event of an emergency. 

Is a PEEP for me?

  • You may require a PEEP if you have a visual impairment, have reduced mobility or if you have ASC or anxiety and you may benefit from reassurance and instructions from staff during an emergency evacuation. 

  • You may benefit form having your timetabled teaching sessions on the ground floor only (whenever possible) as you are unable to use stairs or you may need to use an evac chair. 

  • The PEEP covers such areas as:  

  1. Informing Evacuation Assistants of what support you require. 

  2. Advising you of the locations of refuge points and primary and secondary evacuation routes. 

  3. If required, arranging practice with using an Evac-Chair. 

  4. Arranging for a walk through of University buildings for familiarisation with evacuation routes. 

Next Steps 

  • If you feel that you will benefit from a PEEP, please Register for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) below. 

  • If you feel that you do not require a PEEP please complete the PEEP Not Required Statement below

  • Please contact us on studentservices@chester.ac.uk if you have any questions. 

Epilepsy & Seizures

If you experience epileptic or non-epileptic seizures or absences, we strongly encourage you to register for a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).

To ensure that staff can best support you during a seizure on campus we also ask that you complete the following documents; 

  • Epilepsy & Seizure Questionnaire
  • Epilepsy Care Plan

These documents can be accessed under Disability Documents and Forms under "Epilepsy & Seizures".​

Please contact us on disability@chester.ac.uk if you have any questions.