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Assessment for dyslexia and specific learning difficulties

Screening for dyslexia

If you are an enrolled student at Brookes, experiencing difficulties with your studies that you think could be due to an undiagnosed specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, please contact dyslexiaspld@brookes.ac.uk to request a screening. 

The new Online Screening form will enable you to tell us more about the difficulties you are experiencing. Your submitted response will be viewed by specialist staff within Inclusive Support, who will advise you on the screening outcome and the next steps for you.

If your screening indicates that you require a full diagnostic assessment for specific learning difficulties you will be contacted with details of the funding options available. Please note that funding must be confirmed prior to booking an assessment appointment with a freelance assessor at Brookes.

Arranging an assessment

The Inclusive Support Service can arrange assessments for dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD) with approved independent assessors who visit Oxford Brookes especially to assess Brookes students. Alternatively, you can directly contact an assessor from our approved list of dyslexia/SpLD assessors:

Contact details for dyslexia/SpLD assessors

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.