CU London (Dagenham)

Funding for an SpLD assessment

Can a student be referred for a Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) support with a Specialist teacher through the University?

We work with local SpLD assessors that we can refer students to.

Disability Adviser available

Are there specialist staff available to talk to within the service?  Is there a disability officer or a disability adviser for students to talk to?

We have named Welfare and Disability Advisers at both our Dagenham and Greenwich campuses.

Support from academic staff

Is advice and support available from academic staff within the faculties of the University? How do students access this advice and support?

Support is available from academic staff via one to one tutorials and small group tutorials which can be accessed both in person or via Teams/Zoom.  Library support and Academic Writing Service is also available for students to access in person or online.

Staff continuity and understanding individual needs

Are the specialist disability staff in the team able to offer a personalised, bespoke response to a student’s needs? Where possible, is continuity provided for the student in meeting the same Disability Adviser and/or mentor so the student can get to know them over time?

The Welfare and Disability Advisers are specialists in supporting students with a range of needs and can put in place a personalised support plan.  Students have a continuity of service by meeting with the same Adviser over the course of their time at university.

One to one mentoring support

Are there any additional services available such as mentoring, counselling services or a buddy scheme to help a new student to settle in if needed?

Students have access to a Student Counsellor and Student Success Coaches 

One to one / group study skills

Does the institution provide support with arranging One to one/Group study skills sessions?

CU London can provide a space for one to one sessions to take place on site.