Our UCR Inclusive Learning Team offers advice to students with disabilities and learning support needs.
Because we care about every individual that steps through our doors, we ensure that you will receive the support you need and provide confidential advice and guidance.
Find out more information about the services available below.
We work with academic staff to implement reasonable adjustments to meet your needs.
This can include help and support with hearing or visual aids, accessibility-based adaptations and exam arrangements. If you think you may need adjustments to your course or the environment at UCR, you should discuss these with the Inclusive Learning Team as soon as possible.
If you wish to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to ensure you have the specialist support you need on your course, you may need a diagnostic assessment.
Diagnostic assessments cost £320 and can be completed at University Centre Reaseheath (UCR). Our Diagnostic Assistance Bursary can offer a contribution of £220 towards your diagnostic assessment.
Read more about the process in our FAQs section.
Within the Inclusive Learning Team there are Specialist Learning Mentors with qualifications and knowledge of supporting students with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism.
Once students have their DSA entitlement, the Specialist Learning Mentors deliver 1:1 support sessions as part of this funded support package.
Here’s what you can expect from your sessions.
We offer a bespoke Study Skills Mentoring Service to our students. UCR Study Mentors are specialists in skills development strategies and mentoring.
This could be to support students who are not eligible for DSA, for example international students, students with additional language needs (i.e. English is not your first language) and students who would benefit from some short-term skill building. Students have an initial registration appointment with a Study Mentor to discuss their support needs and agree a support plan.
Study Skills Mentor sessions can cover topics like:
Current students can sign into our UCR Student Hub to book a session.
Many students receiving DSA support will have access to a wealth of assistive technologies, including software, hardware and aids. We can support students with the set up and maintenance of these systems, and support your lecturing staff to help you get the most from them.
The Inclusive Learning Team can also offer help and support to all students in exploring a range of free and downloadable software to help support your studies.
More information is available for enrolled students on our Graduate Toolkit.
At UCR, we recognise that young people entering Higher Education who have previously been looked after or in care face unique challenges. Our wellbeing team is committed to working with care leavers and are equipped with the specialist knowledge needed to support you through your studies.
The wellbeing team also work in collaboration with Cheshire Young Carers to ensure that you have the full support needed to progress and succeed in your study ambitions and other aspects of life.
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After you have enrolled and set up your IT account, you will able to access to a range of information on the help and support available at UCR; including more information on the following:
We hope you find this list of FAQs helpful. If you have any further questions, please complete our enquiry form.
If you wish to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to ensure you have the specialist support you need on your course, you may need a diagnostic assessment.
Diagnostic assessments cost £320 and can be completed at University Centre Reaseheath (UCR). Our Diagnostic Assistance Bursary can offer a contribution of £220 towards your diagnostic assessment.
The process of accessing the DAB is as follows:
Once enrolled: If you are eligible, you will pay £100 to secure an appointment for a Diagnostic Assessment. UCR will pay the remaining £220 for the diagnostic assessment through our bursary.
To start the process of arranging a diagnostic assessment or for further information, please contact ucrinclusion@reaseheath.ac.uk.
Your wellbeing is really important to us at University Centre Reaseheath. The Student Health and Wellbeing Service is available to all students who require support for a range of issues whilst at University. We are committed to supporting you to enable you to reach your full potential. Whatever issues you are facing, we are here to help.
Wellbeing Advisors offer a confidential service and are available 9am-5pm Monday – Friday. You will have an assigned Wellbeing Advisor to your curriculum area that is accessible and able to listen to you. Contact wellbeingteam@reaseheath.ac.uk if you need more info.
You can also receive support for one-to-one mentoring via the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) with a diagnosed mental health condition. Find out how to apply below.
Our specialist Inclusive Learning Team provide confidential information, advice and guidance to students with a learning difficulty, disability or diagnosed mental health condition. You can email the team at ucrinclusion@reaseheath.ac.uk or call us on 01270 613 288.
The UCR Inclusive Learning Team can help you apply for Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).
Anyone who is a UK resident and has declared a disability or specific learning difficulty, including mental health, may be eligible for DSA support.
Evidence of your eligibility will be required, e.g. a letter from your doctor or diagnostic assessment from a specialist. If you are in the process of applying for Student Finance and already have your evidence of eligibility your DSA application can be done at the same time by checking the DSA application tick box on your Student Finance application.
As part of the DSA application students will want a Needs Assessment and UCR is an Outreach Centre for University of Derby Assessment Centre. As such we can direct students from any UK Higher Education institutions on how to obtain their assessment and provide help with the application process.
The Needs Assessment will make recommendations to Student Finance about the most appropriate types of Support. Students can expect to receive a tailored package of support including specialist equipment and software, 1 to 1 Specialist Study Skills and/or Specialist Mentoring Support, and contributions towards printing costs.
For more information or assistance, please contact the UCR Inclusive Learning Team at ucrinclusion@reaseheath.ac.uk or phone us on 01270 613 288.
For students who do not have their DSA in place when starting their studies or are ineligible for DSA support, they may be able to access the Inclusive Learning Team Study Skills Mentoring Service.
This provides support for academic skills such as academic writing, paraphrasing and sentence structure. We can also provide mentoring support for skills such as time management, procrastination and presentation skills.
For more information, please contact the UCR Inclusive Learning Team at ucrinclusion@reaseheath.ac.uk or phone us on 01270 613 288.
If you would like more information about any of our services, or to book a call with a member of our Inclusive Learning Team, please complete this form.
