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I think it is probably fairer, and lawful, to say that some individuals (regardless of mental health status) may have child protection issues, not some mental health conditions. Regards Imogen Imogen Bowers Mental Health Adviser The University of Salford Equality and Diversity Office Humphrey Booth House The Crescent Salford Greater Manchester M5 4WT Tel: 0161 295 9000 Fax: 0161 295 2018 email: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Geoffrey Morris Sent: 17 February 2005 14:06 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Disclosures & Fitness to Teach Some mental health conditions may have child protection implications, not all. Geoff Morris -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Imogen Bowers Sent: 17 February 2005 14:02 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Disclosures & Fitness to Teach I am interested to understand why the presence of a mental health need may specifically raise fears with regard to child protection? Is there evidence that suggests that individuals with mental health needs are more likely than individuals without a mental health need to be a danger to children? Regards Imogen Imogen Bowers Mental Health Adviser The University of Salford Equality and Diversity Office Humphrey Booth House The Crescent Salford Greater Manchester M5 4WT Tel: 0161 295 9000 Fax: 0161 295 2018 email: [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phil B. Davis Sent: 17 February 2005 13:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Disclosures & Fitness to Teach Hi All I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share the systems they use in instances where students disclose a disability after they have registered on a course, where the disability might have implications for a particular profession. Here at BGC we run Teacher Training courses, but this could be relevant to other professional studies e.g. medical/nursing students. We are considering making referrals to an Occupational Therapist (in the same way that referrals are currently being made during the admissions process to establish "Fitness to Teach") where it appears there may be cause for professional concern (mental health being one area we've identified where Child Protection issues might arise). I'd be interested to hear what criteria other institutions might use for such referrals - our current mechanism is via the College's Registry and they are not 100% comfortable with the arrangement. It is conceivable that some students may not realistically be able to follow their chosen career because of their disability and we'd like to check around the sector to find out what systems are in place elsewhere, and whether there are any other associated problems we should be considering. Thanks for any help you can offer. Phil Davis Head of Student Support Bishop Grosseteste College Newport Lincoln LN1 3DY Tel: (01522) 527347 **** The information contained in this E-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. Access to this E-mail by anyone other than the intended recipient is unauthorised. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, copy, distribute or disclose the E-mail or any part of its contents or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify the Postmaster at [log in to unmask] or telephone the IT Department on 01522 527347 ext. 317/318. All reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this E-mail system. As Bishop Grosseteste College cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this E-mail or attachments, we recommend that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use. ****