Arranging your support plans and reasonable adjustments
Reasonable adjustments remove or reduce barriers you may face during your studies because of a disability, long-term health condition, or specific learning difference.
The Wellbeing and Disability Support team works with students to create a tailored support plan that outlines the adjustments in place and how they will be implemented.
Adjustments can apply to teaching, learning, assessments, or your study environment, helping you engage fully with your course and achieve your academic potential.
What is a support plan?
A support plan sets out the reasonable adjustments agreed for you. These are individual changes to teaching, assessment, or campus provision that help level the playing field.
Examples of reasonable adjustments include:
- Extra time for exams and assessments
- Alternative or accessible formats for learning materials (such as large print or coloured overlays)
- Rest breaks during lectures or teaching sessions
- Ergonomic equipment, such as chairs, back rests, or foot rests
- Changes to classroom layout or priority seating
- Specialist software, assistive technology, or non-medical helper support
All adjustments are agreed on a case-by-case basis. The Wellbeing and Disability Support team will work with you and your academic department to determine what is reasonable while maintaining academic standards and learning outcomes.
How to access your support plan
To request reasonable adjustments, you must register with the Wellbeing and Disability Support team.
Arranging your support plan:
- Register for a support plan
Submit the Student Support registration form. A member of the team will contact you within 72 hours. - Book a support session
After registering, you’ll be invited to book a free, confidential one-to-one support session. This is an opportunity to discuss your condition and any barriers you experience. Sessions are available online or in person on campus. - Provide your evidence
To put a support plan in place, evidence of your condition is required:- For medical or mental health conditions, evidence must come from a GP or relevant specialist.
- For Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), such as dyslexia or ADHD, a diagnostic or neurodevelopmental assessment report is required.
- Confirm consent to share
Your consent is needed to share information about your support plan with relevant staff. Consent is voluntary, but choosing not to share may affect how adjustments can be implemented.
Next steps and policy
Once your support plan is agreed and consent has been provided, the Wellbeing and Disability Support team will share your plan with your lecturers and relevant support services (such as the Exams team), who will put the agreed adjustments in place.
If your circumstances change at any point (for example, if you change programme or new barriers arise), you can request a review of your support plan.
Need more support?
For further support, book an appointment with the Wellbeing and Disability Support team.
