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Education, exams & study

Exam access arrangements, Disabled Students’ Allowance and study strategies that pair with workplace rights.

Exam access arrangements

In schools and many exam settings, candidates with dyslexia may get extra time, a reader, scribe, laptop use or rest breaks if evidence supports it. Rules are set by exam boards and centres.

Ref: JCQ access arrangements (England) | nation equivalents
What to do: Contact the exams officer / SENCO as early as possible with diagnostic evidence.

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

In higher education, DSA can fund specialist equipment, software and non-medical helpers for eligible disabled students, including many with dyslexia. Apply early — assessment takes time.

Ref: Student Finance DSA (nation-specific)
What to do: Apply for DSA via Student Finance as soon as you have an offer or place.

University disability services

Universities must make reasonable adjustments to teaching, assessment and placements. Disability services coordinate evidence and recommendations.

Ref: Equality Act 2010 | OfS / quality expectations
What to do: Register with disability services in the first weeks of term (or earlier).

Apprenticeships & workplace study

Apprentices have the same Equality Act rights. End-point assessments may allow access arrangements with evidence.

Ref: Equality Act 2010 | apprenticeship assessment organisation rules
What to do: Tell your training provider and employer early about assessment needs.

Diagnostic assessment evidence

A formal diagnostic assessment (e.g. specialist teacher / psychologist) strengthens exam, DSA and workplace cases — but lack of a formal report does not remove all Equality Act rights if impact is clear.

Ref: SASC / specialist assessor standards | Equality Act impact test
What to do: Ask student support or Access to Work pathways whether funding can help with assessment costs.

Study strategies that transfer to work

Chunking reading, text-to-speech, dictation, templates and colour coding help in both study and jobs.

Ref: British Dyslexia Association practical guidance
What to do: Use the Strategies page on this site and keep a personal toolkit list for HR/ATW.
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