Staff Information
Supporting Students with Disabilities
The Disability Support Code of Practice provides useful information about a framework for the University’s support provision for students with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Code is reviewed annually to ensure changes in legislation and student finance are considered alongside feedback from students, staff, external agencies and other stakeholders.
Disability Code of Practice (QOL Access Required)
Accessible Learning Support (formerly Disability Services) has prepared a number of helpful guideline documents for staff supporting students with:
- Guidelines for Medical Evidence Required
- Marking the work of students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)
- Working with SpLD students
- Creating accessible content
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Order (SENDO) Legislation
- Guidelines for Special Examinations Arrangements and Support
Information for your Role
We've put together a manual to help guide you as you carry out your School role in supporting students with disabilities.
School Disability Advisers’ Manual List of School Disability Advisers
Our Frequently Asked Questions aim to provide you with support
Click below to access our list of FAQs
Student Wellbeing & Accessible Learning Support is closed from 5pm Thursday 17 April 2025, reopening again at 9.00am on Monday 28 April 2025. If you or someone you know needs emergency crisis support, call 999 Click the button below to access out of hours services.
Emergency Contacts