Royal Academy of Music

Funding for an SpLD assessment

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

Yes, we have funding for an SpLD assessment.

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?

Yes, there is an office based on room YG341. The Disability Advisor is Angel Perez and is on Campus two days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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?

Yes, through their head of year.

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?

There is only one Disability Adviser who can meet students in person or online. The support provided is bespoke, taking into account each individual's needs. The only disability advisor manages each student's case and ensures that the support provided is personal and unique to each person. 

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 can access sessions with the Additional Learning Support Tutor which provides both, mentoring and study skills. 

We also have counselling services and students can have up to 12 session of counselling per year.

One to one / group study skills

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

Yes, through the Additional Learning Support Tutor.