Learner and Disability Support

Dyslexia Support

Individual study skills and dyslexia support is available for all students who are dyslexic. The Learner Support Co ordinator will arrange this support for eligible students. Appointments for individual support should be made through the Learner Support Administrator on 01952 815282 or individually with the Learner Support Tutor.

Harper Adams University College provides a Dyslexia Assessment Service and a Learner Support Service for students. Some students arrive at College already knowing that they are dyslexic, whilst others may be assessed or re assessed after they have started their course.

There is an initial meeting for dyslexic students and for those interested to find out more, early in the autumn term. Individual appointments can also be made with the Learner Support tutors or the Disability Co-ordinator to discuss students' needs.

Support available consists of:

• Recording of dyslexic students' information before or shortly after admission.
• Extra time in examinations.
• Other examination support as detailed by the student's Assessment of Needs or Psychological/Diagnostic report (whichever is appropriate)
• A dyslexic screening test, appropriate for adults, carried out in the College free of charge.
• Assessment with a qualified dyslexia assessor, carried out in College at a cost of £225 for a new assessment or £175 for a re-assessment (needed if assessment was carried out prior to student's 16th birthday or is more than 2 years out of date).
  NB - It may be necessary for a student to have an assessment carried out by an educational psychologist. The cost of this must be borne by the student. A student's local education authority will be able to provide further information concerning qualified educational psychologists.
• Arrangement for assessment of needs.
• Assessment of needs carried out in College by a High Peak Regional Access Centre.
• Practical assistance in applying for the Disabled Students Allowance.
• Tutors available for individual study skills and dyslexia support.

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