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NADO Annual Conference & AGM 2004

Date: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 July 2004
Venue: Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham.

Conference theme

Student Lifecycle approach to support in Further and Higher Education.

Support is divided into the following areas:

  • Aspiration raising
  • Pre-entry
  • First semester
  • On-course
  • Progression

The conference could showcase examples of good practice in these areas through presentations, workshops, focus groups etc.

Program

Guest speakers

  • Professor John Tomlinson CBE, D Litt., Chair, National Forum for Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities and Chair of the Tomlinson Report on Inclusive Learning published by FEFC 1997 - Inclusive Learning.
  • Sophie Corlett (MIND) - Mental Health in post-16 education
  • Mike Adams, Director, National Disability Team - Aspiration Raising.
  • Neil Crowther, Education Programme Lead, Disability Rights Commission - Draft Disability Discrimination Bill.

Seminars

  • Nicola Martin (University of Derby College - Buxton) - Progression for people with Aspergers.
  • Dr Chris Singleton (University of Hull) - Using Computerised Screening for Dyslexia in Further & Higher Education.
  • Dr Ian Smythe (International Dyslexia Specialist) - Support & the Dyslexic European Student.
  • Barbara Waters (Skill)- FE Transition to HE.

Workshops

  • Emma Coyne/Jane Wray (University of Hull) - On Course.
  • Andrew Leacy (University of Westminster) - Graduation, Careers and Support Post-transition.
  • Dr Ged Lombard (The Independent Psychological Service) - Integration of individuals with mental health issues into College Education.

QAG

There will be a QAG update from Malcolm Matthews (Student Support Manager, Nottinghamshire County Council) with delegates free either to pursue a review of different aspects of QAG or FE related matters. Contributions from Karen Hall (RNCB), Judith Waterfield (University of Plymouth), Jenni Dyer (Skill) and Helen Andrews (Dyslexia Service).

Secretary's report

Members can download Secretary's Report July 2004, presented at the NADO Conference 2004 (login required).