Study support

Students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia and dyspraxia often need extra support at University to compensate for disadvantages resulting from such difficulties.  Enabling Services specialise in helping students who are in this situation.

If you are experiencing problems with written assignments, keeping up with your reading, losing marks for spelling and grammar, or staying organised, it is possible that you may have dyslexia or dyspraxia.

We can help with:

• An informal chat about your problems
• Supporting students to access a diagnostic assessment
• Help with applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA)
• Arranging a needs assessment to access DSA funding
• One-to-one study skills tutorials
• Group study skills workshops
• Recommendations for special exam arrangements
• Access to assistive technology
• Working with Faculties to explain your difficulties and needs

We also provide information to help academic or other staff understand the difficulties faced by students with SpLDs and guidance on inclusive strategies to ensure teaching and learning are accessible to all students.

 

Additional Exam Recommendations

Additional arrangements can be recommended for exams in accordance with the effects of your health condition or disability. If you think you are entitled to additional arrangements you must contact us as soon as possible as you must be registered with us. For more information about Additional Exam Recommendations please visit our Ways of Support page here.