What is the LENS report?

All students who register with Disability Services have an individual assessment of needs to determine the support they require. The students have an informal "interview" with one of the Disability Officers which addresses the following:

• Nature of disability or condition: how long they have had it, severity, any hospital admissions;
• Treatment: any medication they are taking, outpatient's appointments, such as physiotherapy;
• Previous support: what arrangements were made at secondary school, if any;
• Current difficulties: what difficulties does the student anticipate they may have with their course;
• Access to equipment and IT facilities;
• Appropriate support.

This Needs Assessment helps determine the level of services the student requires. A report is generated following this Needs Assessment. The information in this report is passed on to the relevant staff within the College (i.e. teaching staff, DS personnel, College Tutor) to help them also provide assistance. Should the students' needs or requirements change, students should inform their Disability Officer.

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