Disability information
The University of Nottingham is committed to promoting access for students who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition. Services provided aim to enable students to fulfill the inherent requirements of the course as independently as possible. Moreover, here in the School of Sociology and Social Policy we are extremely committed to advising and supporting such students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in order to help them to achieve their full academic potential.
What students need to do
It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that the University is aware of their individual requirements, and early disclosure is essential to ensure the timely provision of appropriate support services. Students who have a disability, specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) and/or long-term medical condition are encouraged to disclose these at point of application to the University. Then on arrival students are also asked to inform their personal tutor and/or the Disability Liaison Officer for the School of their needs so we can make sure that all the relevant sources of information and support are available. The School ensures that personal information remains confidential, but any information regarding necessary support is shared on a need-to-know basis with student's permission.
What we can offer you
The University has:
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An Academic Support Team (comprising dyslexia support and service support)
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A Disability Support Team
Both are located in the Student Services Centre (SSC), in the Portland building on University Park.
Their contact details are:
They can assist with queries regarding:
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Admissions and registration
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Assessments in relation to disability and dyslexia and recommendations to academic staff about reasonable adjustments in the learning, teaching and assessment environments
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For home students, assessment for and access to Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) which can provide equipment and support from trained non-medical helpers
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Recommendations for adjustments to arrangements for examination and assessment timetabling arrangements
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Access to alternative formats such as Braille and large print
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Individual specialist support for students with dyslexia or other Specific Learning Difficulties
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Access to specialist technology in libraries
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Liaison with libraries for enhanced services such as extended loans
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Residential accommodation – adapted study bedrooms
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Accessible transport around and between our Nottingham campuses
The School of Sociology and Social Policy has:
Disability Liaison Officer (DLO)
The DLO is Sue Parker. Sue supports all non-social work undergraduate and taught postgraduate students and all postgraduate research students who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition. Sue’s contact details are:
An associate DLO for the Centre for Social Work
The Associate DLO for the Centre for Social Work is Rachel Fyson. Rachel supports students who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition and are studying on the BA Social Work and Social Policy and the MA in Social Work. Rachel’s contact details are:
Applicants who have a disability, dyslexia and/or a long-term medical condition are encouraged to contact either Sue or Rachel if they have any queries in relation to studying in the School.