Learning Support Services
We actively encourage early disclosure of any learning difficulties, disabilities and/or health conditions you may have as it allows us to consider reasonable adjustments to ensure you have equal access to all aspects of student life. We will require evidence before we can make recommendations for your support and adjustments. Evidence could take the form of a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)* needs assessment report, a diagnostic report from a suitably qualified specialist or a letter from a doctor/consultant/ psychiatrist. This should confirm that your condition is ongoing and has lasted (or is predicted to last) 12 months or more. It is helpful if your evidence also indicates how your disability/condition may affect your studies. 

 

For College students, contact

LearningSupport@writtle.ac.uk 
 

For University students contact

HEDisabilitymanager@writtle.ac.uk 

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OR come and see a member of the Learning Support team to discuss your individual situation and needs.

Reasonable adjustments could include:

• Alternative exam or assessment arrangements, such as extra time, rest breaks, or using a PC

• Teaching materials and exams in alternative formats

• Support workers, such as Communicators (for our hearing impaired students)

• Changes to field trips and work placements (where possible and appropriate)

• Changes to buildings, teaching venues or your accommodation (where possible and appropriate)

• Hearing loops

• Use of marking guidelines for written work for students with Specific Learning Difficulties Reasonable adjustments cannot change competence standards. All students are measured by the same learning outcomes. If you unexpectedly become ill or are injured, you would need to apply for extenuating circumstances.