Support for Degree Apprenticeship students

Before you start your course, or as you register in your first term, you may want to know the advice, information and support available to you if you experience any of the following: 

• Specific learning differences and neurodivergence;
• Mental health difficulty;
• Physical disability;
• Sensory impairments;
• A long term medical condition.

Prospective students can arrange support by completing our Online prospective student form (Prospective Student Downloadable Form), attaching supporting evidence.

Current students, we ask that you complete the initial form, then select Disability Support. Choose the 'Setting up an ILP' option to continue with your request. Following review by an Advisor, an ILP will be set up and stored on the Student Record System.

Wellbeing Services support students through an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

An ILP removes barriers that may prevent a student from participating at university, and minimises the impact that your health condition or disability may have on your ability to study.

It is a collection of adjustments to your learning, accommodation, exams, etc. that is agreed with your Wellbeing advisor, and put in place for the entire time you are on your programme.

If you are a prospective student, complete our prospective student form.

If you are a current student and have a disability and would like support please complete the initial form, then select Disability Support. Choose the 'Setting up an ILP' option to continue with your request. Following review by an Advisor, an ILP will be set up and stored on the Student Record System.

You should complete this form even if your health condition or injury is short-term (e.g. a broken leg), by selecting 'Any other disability advice and support' which includes temporary injuries/conditions. You should fill it out even if your health condition or injury is short-term (e.g. a broken leg). 

If you already have an Individual Learning Plan and want to update it or discuss further disability support, please select 'Updating or discussing an existing ILP'.

Exam Adjustments

Please be aware that exam adjustments on your ILP will only apply to exams organised by the University. For professional exams or End Point Assessments which are organised by external bodies, please discuss the process for obtaining academic adjustments for these exams with your academic mentor. You are welcome to discuss this further with AccessAbility if needed.

For details on exam adjustments you may find it helpful to visit this page.

If you would like to discuss an Apprenticeship Needs Assessment, following completing your ILP request form, an advisor will be happy to discuss this with you further at your ILP appointment. Where appropriate, we can then arrange where appropriate a separate ANA appointment with an assessor.

The ANA process supports students to access Department for Education (DfE) funded support that, depending on disability evidence, can include regular one-on-one study skills or mentoring sessions, assistive technology and software, and/or ergonomic equipment.

If you have concerns around your academic studies or progress, your Academic Mentor or Degree Apprenticeship Team can provide information and advice on various areas related to your studies, initial signposting, including onward referral to specialist support - including the Education Welfare Team - if needed. 

Following a referral for Education Welfare Support from your Academic Mentor, Degree Apprenticeship Hub Team or Wellbeing Practitioner, your Education Welfare Team can talk to you in a confidential and non-judgemental way about any impact your health and wellbeing may be having on your academic progress and provide ongoing support through the Health, Wellbeing and Support for Study (HWSS) process if needed.

Wellbeing support & groups

Information on Wellbeing support available to you throughout your studies can be found here.

Emotional and mental health support

For information on support for your mental health, including how to access an Initial Consultation appointment visit our Emotional and mental health support page.

Mitigation

For information on how the mitigation process and related Frequently Asked Questions please see the mitigation webpage.