Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and ADHD/ADD

There are a number of opportunities for you to meet with us and start setting up support before you start your course. 

We provide a wide range of support for our students with a specific learning difference. This can allow for extra time in assessments or exams, extended library loans, and other reasonable adjustments; the plan would be created for your individual needs and requirements. 

To put support in place please provide your diagnostic report from an Educational Psychologist’s or Specialist Teacher who has a Practising Certificate.

If you have this, please email it to disabilityteam@derby.ac.uk with your details (full name, student number if known, date of birth, general availability and course you're hoping to study).   

We'll contact you to arrange an appointment with our Disability team to discuss your support requirements. 

If you're on an apprenticeship programme please email this to als@bcl.ac.uk

In Higher Education you'll need a full diagnostic report completed by a qualified specialist. In order to access support. If you think you might have an SpLD, have lost a previous diagnostic report, and want to be formerly assessed, we can help. 

You'll need to complete a pre-assessment screening called Quickscreen, which will identify if you have any indicators of a SpLD.
 
To start the process please complete our online form.

• You'll then be sent a link to access the QuickScreen Test. Please allow 5 working days for this to come through.
• Once you've completed the QuickScreen test, a member of the team will get back to you, with your next steps. Please allow 5 working days for us to contact you. 
• Please note you can be assessed for a SpLD before you enrol on your course.

The cost of a SpLD Assessment through Derby Uni is £400.  However...

• If you're booking a SpLD Assessment prior to enrolling with us, you'll need to pay the full amount of £400 directly to the assessor when you have your test. However, do keep hold of your receipt number, once you've enrolled on your course, we'll reimburse you £350, based on eligibility.
• If you're a current, enrolled student (in receipt of your Student ID card), and you've 6 months or longer left on your course, you'll pay £50 towards the cost of the Assessment, the University would pay the remaining cost of £350. 
• Please note; student's on apprenticeship programmes aren't eligible for the SpLD diagnostic testing. Please contact your employer regarding advise about getting tested.

When you've got your diagnostic report back, please save a copy of your full report. We'll advise you of the next steps.

Make sure you apply for funded support from the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA). Your report can be used as evidence for your application. 

As well as reasonable adjustments, you might also be eligible for support through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). DSA may fund additional support students benefit from; which could include, specialist software/equipment and a specialist study skills tutor.

Our experience shows students really benefit from DSA support. It can take up to three months to get your DSA, so apply for it as soon as you have applied for a course.

Learn more about DSA and start your application.

There are a number of opportunities for you to meet with us and start setting up support before you start your course. 

We provide a wide range of support for our students with a ADHD/ADD. This can allow for extra time in assessments or exams, extended library loans, and other reasonable adjustments. The support plan will be created for your individual needs and requirements. 

To put support in place, please provide your ADHD/ADD diagnostic assessment. If you're on the waiting list for an ADHD/ADD assessment, please send us a letter from your GP or hospital, confirming your referral.

Please email it to disabilityteam@derby.ac.uk with your details (full name, student number if known, date of birth, general availability (for an appointment) and course you're hoping to study).   

We'll contact you to arrange an appointment with our Disability team to discuss your support requirements. 

If you think you have ADHD/ADD, we would advise getting in touch with your GP, and request they make a referral for an NHS Funded assessment with a specialist.

We understand waiting lists for ADHD/ADD assessments can be long. If you've been referred, please email disabilityteam@derby.ac.uk with evidence of you referral (your referral letter or a doctors letter stating they've referred you). 

A member of the team will get back to you and discuss your next steps.

Further information, including guidance about assessment can be found on the NHS website.  

• Tips and Advice for studying with ADHD/ADD
• ADHD UK has an excellent guide to how the assessment process works, as well as an up to date list of assessment providers with waiting times included
• External Resources and Support for those with ADHD/ADD

As well as reasonable adjustments, you might also be eligible for support through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). DSA may fund additional support students benefit from; which could include, specialist software/equipment and a specialist study skills tutor.

Our experience shows students really benefit from DSA support. It can take up to three months to get your DSA, so apply for it as soon as you have applied for a course.

Learn more about DSA and start your application.