General inclusive guidelines

• Providing visible, precise and timely knowledge and information to students and staff through a variety of channels 

• Being open and accessible to all, both physically and digitally 

• Using clear language which is easy to understand

• Planning courses and workshops for the diversity of students and staff, remembering the principles of flexibility and variation

• How are you presenting the information?

• Are there alternatives for images or text?

• Is the language used clear?

• Are there options on what methods individuals may use for assessment? Essay, PowerPoint, video?

• Have you made the task goals clear?

• Is there an opportunity of individuals to self-assess?

• Being clear about roles and responsibilities for those involved in a task

• Encourage and nurture an environment which is inclusive and respectful to all

• Promote culture learning and sharing

• Make inclusion a key management approach

• Actively involve students and staff, and other key stakeholders by asking for feedback and suggestions on how your office / department may become more accessible and inclusive