Guidance on supporting students. Students who are affected by a disability, specific learning difference (SpLD), neurodiverse or long-term health condition can receive support from our Service and their School. We also support students with temporary health conditions, such as broken bones. Overview of the support we commonly provideWe ask that students provide supporting documentation regarding their condition in order to access support. Supporting Documentation GuidelinesOnce students have registered with our Service, our Disability Advisors discuss with them how their condition affects their studies. Students may be eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (or its equivalent) to provide additional study support. Overview of Disabled Student Funding and funded supportThe University has an Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy that applies to all students studying with us. Response to the Bristol Case The Abrahart (Bristol) Case, Competence Standards and Reasonable Adjustments Supporting students with specific conditions Below you will find some information and guidance on supporting students with specific conditions beyond the awareness training sessions. Delivering enhanced support Guidance for Student Advisers on delivering enhanced support for students with the enhanced support adjustment. Helping distressed students As a member of staff, if you feel you need, or are requested, to give a student extra assistance while they are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties, it is important to help within the boundaries of what you feel able to do. Handling student disclosure of a disability Students often disclose disabilities, health conditions or Specific Learning Differences (e.g., dyslexia, dyspraxia) to members of staff they know. It is important that staff know how to handle a student’s disclosure. Supporting PGR students Guidance for staff supporting PGR students with disabilities. Accessible placements Guidance for staff arranging accessible work and teaching placements for disabled students. Guidance for marking exams Guidance for marking examination scripts for students with Specific Learning Differences. This article was published on 2024-07-22
