APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS

THD welcomes applications from people with special needs/additional support needs. We operate procedures to ensure that these applications will be considered appropriately and that applicants willbe provided with appropriate support for the application process and subsequent study.

• THD welcomes applications from learners with disabilities/special needs/additional support needs and will ensure appropriate support arrangements are in place and reasonable adjustments are made prior to commencement of their course.
• Applicants can apply through the website or can write to us at <cs1@thd.bh>.
• Applicants are advised to declare any special needs or disabilities on their application. This will enable THD to identify support needs and will not be used to decide on an offer of admission.
• Meetings and discussions will be conducted with applicants to assess additional study needs before they commence their course.
• Selection criteria and assessment methods will be regularly reviewed to ensure they are not discriminatory.
• To ensure that THD can put the proper support arrangements in place, learners are strongly advised to identify any special needs and disabilities at the time of application.
• Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants as an integral part of the admissions selection process, if there is confidence that any essential course competence standards can be met. Adjustment may include measures such as provision of application forms and other key information in alternative formats; adapting/modifying of tests, assessments, or auditions (and extra time to complete them if appropriate); the provision of assistance in the form of a reader or sign language interpreter.

The Admissions Support Team will contact all applicants who have disclosed a disability and been offered a place, to advise on the service available and to encourage early discussion of support arrangements, where appropriate.