Accessibility Policy
On Point Pro Training is committed to ensuring that all students can successfully access our courses.
We will not discriminate against any student with a protected characteristic including but not limited to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, maternity or pregnancy, race, religion or belief.
In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010 we will make any “reasonable adjustment” required by a student to support them to undertake a course or qualification.
Booking on to the course
We stipulate that students booking onto any of our courses to raise any accessibility or disability issues they might have and advise us of how we can meet these needs. For example, are venues accessible to wheelchair users, if we can produce learner packs in alternative formats. We are happy to consider any other reasonable adjustments and you should hello@onpointpro.co.uk to arrange a time to confidentially discuss individual requirements with a tutor.
Application instructions
We recognise the importance for all students to be properly informed before attending any training or course. It is essential when applying, you notify us of any needs we may need to address. Failure to inform us in advance of booking may result in the cancelation of a course, the loss of the cost of the course. No substitute course will be offered if you fail to inform us in advance. It is not possible to meet students’ needs without prior notification.
Course development
Our courses are developed to support different learning styles. This means that you can expect a range of formats, including presentations, group discussions, case studies, pair and individual work. The variety of formats is designed to support different approaches to learning as well as different learning styles and preferences. Our courses are very hands on and informal, our tutors are industry experienced to help you to gain the practical skills required.
All of courses have identified learning objectives and what will be covered and met during the course. This information is designed to support you to identify if you might have any issues achieving the learning objectives. If you have any concerns regarding the learning objectives, please contact out training team at hello@onpointpro.co.uk. If you have any concerns about learning objectives pleas contact On Point Pro.
Delivery of courses
Courses are accessible in a range of formats. Online courses for example could be presented in larger text.
Our qualified trainers deliver our face-to-face courses and can adapt practical training activities and recognising where activities might present barriers to a student and provide information or an activity in an alternative format. Our trainers are actively encouraged through observation and feedback to ensure that they adapt and personalise the training to be inclusive for all students.
Assessment
As with the training content, we will make all reasonable adjustments on an assessment for a certificate to ensure you can successfully complete your assignments whilst still being assessed against the same learning objectives as the other students. This assumes that we are informed of any requirements at the outset before you make your final course booking. An adjustment we could make could include allowing extra time for students with learning disabilities.
Special considerations
It is crucial to ensure you are clear about the content, study time and assessment processes before you begin your training and that you have fully informed us of any needs you may identify. It is important to ensure that you are realistic about how long it will take you to achieve your training and to provide clarity about how much additional study you will be expected to complete in addition to contact time with your tutor.
We recognise that situations will arise that make completion of your training or assignment impossible. We advise all students to consider insurance to cover any costs they may incur.