Assessment for dyslexia and specific learning difficulties

Screening for dyslexia

If you are an enrolled student at Oxford Brookes and experiencing difficulties with your studies that you believe may be linked to an undiagnosed specific learning difficulty, you are invited to complete this online screening form.

Completing this form allows you to share more about the specific difficulties you are facing. Once submitted, your responses will be reviewed by specialist staff within the Inclusive Support Service, who will assess your situation and advise you on the most appropriate next steps.

If your responses indicate that you may benefit from a specific learning difficulties assessment, we will contact you with information about available funding options. Please be aware that funding must be confirmed before an assessment appointment with an independent Brookes assessor can be arranged.

If you already have a specific learning difficulties assessment and Inclusive Support Plan (ISP) in place and you are receiving support, a further assessment may not be necessary and we generally do not recommend undergoing another assessment. An adviser will be happy to discuss your current support and whether any additional steps are needed.

We encourage you to complete the online screening form if you are unsure, as it helps us understand your needs and ensure you receive the right guidance and support.

Arranging an assessment

The Inclusive Support Service may arrange assessments for dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD) where possible, with approved independent assessors who visit Oxford Brookes to assess Brookes students and staff. Alternatively, if you will be self-funding your assessment, you can choose to contact and arrange your assessment directly with an assessor from our list of approved Assessors. All arrangements made would be between yourself and the Assessor.

Creating your Inclusive Support Plan

Creating an Inclusive Support Plan involves setting up arrangements with other parts of the University so that reasonable adjustments are applied where applicable. It is advised that you book an appointment with the Inclusive Support Service so that your exam arrangements and other support is explained and put in place.

Some exams arrangements need to be discussed and agreed with a disability adviser (either through email or via an appointment) before they can be made and cannot be made after the deadline each semester. Information about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and organising 1-1 study skills with a specialist tutor is also offered in these sessions.

We will also contact you at various times during your course with helpful reminders and information.