#1 SETTING UP
At the start of each semester, you will discuss your needs and the nature of the courses you are taking with us. Most students find that their needs change and evolve during the course of their study
#2 YOUR SUPPORT
Once we have identified your needs, we will tailor your support to meet these needs. This might include coaching by a SEN counsellor, liaising with academic staff, identifying places to rest, technology, test and exam arrangements or academic support
#3 MAKING A PLAN
We can help you make a plan for the semester, which might include identifying your strengths and goals, how often you will engage with us, how much you want to disclose to others, and to determine how we will work together
#4 GETTING CONNECTED
Creating good connections can help make SP feel more like home. We can connect you with your lecturers, SEN counsellors, external support networks or like-minded students
#5 CHECKING IN
During the semester, it is a good idea to check in with us to discuss your progress.
Most students do this once they start receiving course feedback. You might need the support you may not have anticipated that you may require
#6 HOW ARE YOU DOING?
At the end of the semester, we encourage you to reflect on what worked for you and what did not. How did you find the workload? Did you achieve your goals? Are you happy with the support you are receiving? This will help you plan efficiently for the next semester
#7 LIFE AFTER SP
As you get closer to completing your studies, we can connect you with career counsellors and check that you have strong positive disclosure skills to ensure your needs can be met in the workplace. We enjoy keeping in touch with graduates and are always keen to hear your stories
THE Accessible Education Counsellor is your key point of contact to
Come prepared for your appointments with your Counsellor so that you can get the most from this valuable time
SEN Counsellors also work to provide a wide range of services, which are tailored to your individual needs. By discussing your needs, the course you take and the current accessibility level of the course, you and your SEN counsellors can work out the services that are suitable for you.
1. EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for Exams. These arrangements can be recommended by your SEN counsellor to the Exams Office.
As a prerequisite, a student must fill up the Exam Special Arrangements form and submit to school before any exam accommodation can be considered to be given to the student.
You may download the application form via this link.
2. NOTE-TAKING SERVICE
Tailored note taking is when a vendor is employed to take typed lecture notes for you. These are not full notes but are summaries of the lecture content. The notes will be made available to you after each lecture.
3. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICE
Sign language interpreters help students with hearing impairment who use sign language as their preferred language. Interpreters are qualified professionals who follow a code of Ethics. They will interpret lectures and tutorials.
4. SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY ASSESSMENTS
If you think you might have a specific learning disability, we can link you with suitable professionals to identify the issue and provide the support you may need.
5. EDUCATION ACCESS PLAN
An education access plan is a compilation of your goals
It is good to think about your goals before meeting your Counsellor as we want to empower you to take ownership of your experience at SP.
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Rd Singapore 139651
