Disability support

As an institution, we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all students, irrespective of their disabilities, mental health problems, or any other differences.

Get the necessary support

To ensure that students with disabilities receive the necessary support to achieve academic success, we have a specialised Student Disability team that offers advice and assistance to those who may face barriers to independent study at ESL due to their disabilities. The team provides support to students with a wide range of disabilities.

You can book a meeting with a Well-being Officers to discuss additional supports.

mywellbeing@esl.ac.uk

Services

The sooner you contact the Well-being Department, the faster the Student Disability team can put the right support in place for you. The team offers a confidential service through email, phone, video conferencing, and face-to-face meetings. They can assist you with:

Support services

  • Applying for diagnostic assessments and allowances for students with disabilities
  • Dyslexia screenings
  • Developing an Individual Learning Plan tailored to your disability-related needs
  • Exam adjustments and special arrangements
  • Specialist equipment and adapted accommodation
  • Specialist tuition and mentor services
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Academic support for students with disabilities

You can always ask for additional academic support, and the Well-being Department will be able to arrange this for you. There are some options available:

  • We have a dedicated Student Retention Team to support our students. They can provide one-to-one academic support.
  • We also partner with Randstad to give additional support to students with disabilities.
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Financial support for students with disabilities

We are aware that students with disabilities may incur extra essential costs directly related to their disabilities. Therefore, the Disability Team is here to help you access all the financial support available. The Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) are UK government funds that support students with physical and mental disabilities, including dyslexia and dyspraxia.

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    Funding provided

    The funding provided through DSAs can cover additional costs such as:

    • Sign language interpreters
    • Dyslexia tutor sessions
    • Computer equipment
    • Assistive software
    • Specialist equipment allowance
    • Non-medical help allowance
    • Travel allowance
    • General allowance to cater to other extra disability-related costs you may have.