UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and expert opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide. It provides information on UK qualifications equivalent to those gained in other countries. For information call 0871 330 7033 or visit www.naric.org.uk
NIACE, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, seeks to secure an educational system responsive to the diversity of adults’ needs and aspirations as learners, and in particular to those who benefited least from initial education. Briefing papers on mental health and adult learning, information on disclosure and ways to promote positive mental health in adult learning. Other related topics are available on the website. Telephone 01162044200/1 Email enquiries@niace.org.uk visit www.niace.org.uk.
NIACE also offers a series of leaflets for further information including ;
You Can Do It- Designed to encourage people experiencing mental health difficulties to think about the benefits of taking up learning.
Should I Say?-A short guide to help learners to think about whether or not to disclose their mental health difficulty to their learning provider.
Mental Health Podcasts, Hannah’s Story and Rachael’s Story are also available on the NIACE site.
East Midlands Care Programme Approach (CPA) Social Inclusion Project
Final Report - This report sets out findings from a project carried out in the East Midlands, and recommendations to improve services for people with mental health difficulties. It is aimed at mental health teams and policy makers across England, but may also be of interest to people using mental health services and learning providers. It can be downloaded from the NIACE website
Disability Discrimination Act
For further information on the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and on disclosure and confidentiality please follow the links below.
Disability and discrimination in employment and education
Know your DDA - a guide for staff
On-line awareness course on disclosure and confidentiality
