London Metropolitan University

Funding for an SpLD assessment

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

The DDS offers students a free computer-based screening test and can refer students to an Educational Psychologist for a full diagnostic assessment. Read the three-step SpLD assessment process. Get in touch with DDS to book a screening test appointment or to see a DDS Adviser to discuss your concerns. 

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?

DDS team offer specialist advice and guidance to students with a disability or difficulty. Students registered with DDS have a named adviser they can contact throughout their studies. Book an appointment with a DDS Adviser appointment for any of the following:

• register with DDS
• update DDS with a change of condition
• complete a DSA application
• review your INAR adjustments
• diagnostic report feedback 
• help with DSA organisation

DDS Advisers don’t give proofreading services, career advice, financial advice, subject-specific or academic advice.

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?

Information not available. 

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?

London Met makes anticipatory adjustments where possible (eg in course design and by improving access to buildings) but we understand that everyone's needs are different. Therefore once you have received your offer of a place you should register with DDS as soon as possible to help us ensure we have got all the support you might require for the start of your course. We offer bespoke, informed, professional guidance and ongoing advice for students and prospective students with a range of disabilities, SpLDs and medical conditions.

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?

TalkCampus comes to London Met: London Met has partnered with TalkCampus to provide mental health support to students at any time through the free TalkCampus app.  

Student Space comes to London Met: Student Space offers a range of information, services and tools to help with student life specifically in response to Covid-19.

London Met has a counselling service.

One to one / group study skills

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

Information not available.