Written question asked by Lord Addington (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 October 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2016. It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Higher Education: Disability

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what monitoring is being undertaken to ensure that all colleges providing higher education are aware of their duties and responsibilities in bands 1 and 2 support for disabled students.

Answer: All higher education institutions (HEIs) have a duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, and for ensuring they comply with the Equality Act’s provisions in respect of disabled students. The Department is facilitating a sector- led group, the Disabled Students Sector Leadership Group, to provide information to HEIs to help them to respond effectively to the changes. This Group expects to publish guidance shortly.

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