Ravensbourne University London

Funding for an SpLD assessment

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

Ravensbourne can arrange and fund SpLD assessments for students. We also have a specialist study skills tutor.  If you would like to discuss this service in more detail please contact our Study Skills Team by emailing [email protected]

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 a dedicated disability team who are available to support students. Students can book a meeting with one of our disability team at any time. 

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?

Our Disability Coordinators work with our academic teams to ensure that our students specific needs are met and that we can remove any barriers to learning through reasonable adjustments . Students and academic teams can contact Student Services for support.

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 students’ needs will be handled on a case by case basis. The member of staff assigned to the student will offer a personalised, bespoke response and the student will meet with that member of staff regularly throughout so they are able to build a good working relationship with them.  The student can book in meetings with this member of staff at any time.

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?

Our disability team help students access specialist mentors through DSA. We also have a dedicated Wellbeing team who can support students with their welfare and emotional wellbeing and a Student Counsellor Service which offers free, expert, confidential advice to Ravensbourne students. 

Additional support includes Specialist Study Skills tutors,, Careers Support and Accommodation & Financial support. To access this support please contact the Student Services Team on [email protected]

One to one / group study skills

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

Our study skills tutors are able to offer one to one study skills sessions to students. Students can book sessions directly using a QR code or link. For more information, please email [email protected]