Welcome to the Wellbeing and Disability Service
We are delighted to welcome both prospective and current students to the Wellbeing and Disability Team at Metanoia Institute. Our aim is to provide a responsive, inclusive service that enables disabled students to fully access their studies, participate in student life, and achieve their academic goals.
We understand that every student’s experience is unique, and we are committed to working collaboratively with you to ensure you feel supported throughout your time with us.
We offer tailored support through Learning Support Plans, which outline reasonable adjustments to help you succeed in your studies. We support students with a wide range of needs, including sensory and mobility impairments, autism, ADHD, specific learning differences, and medical or mental health conditions.
In addition, we provide guidance and advice on eligibility and the process of applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), helping you to potentially access further support and resources.
We are also a welcoming first point of contact for any student wishing to discuss wellbeing concerns. Whether you need practical support, guidance, or someone to talk to, we are here to listen and help.
We encourage you to get in touch with us at any stage of your journey. Together, we can ensure that you have the support you need to thrive at Metanoia Institute.
For a discussion about any support needs or questions to help with a Learning Support Plan, contact our Wellbeing and Disability Support Team via email at disability@metanoia.ac.uk.
I have a disability; I would like to know what support is available at Metanoia?
Several support accommodations can be put in place to support your studies. These are called reasonable adjustments, and they include:
- Extra time for assessment deadlines,
- Extra tutorial sessions
- Viva adjustments
Other accommodations can also be considered based on your specific needs. The reasonable adjustments will be included in a document called a Learning Support Plan (LSP).
Is there any additional support available?
If you are registered as a student on degree, masters or PHD programmes , you may be able to claim disabled students allowances (DSA). This is a scheme run by the government and if you are eligible, you may be entitled to the following:
- Specialist equipment – for example costs for a computer and specialist software e.g., speech to text software. Recording equipment can also be awarded.
- Non-medical helper – for example, if you need a study skills tutor /BSL interpreter to attend lectures
- Travel – for example, if you need to use a taxi to attend Metanoia
- Printing costs
More information about DSA and details on how to apply can be found by clicking on this link:
I think that I might be neurodiverse where can I get an assessment?
You can get a dyslexia/dyspraxia assessment from an educational psychologist or a specialist dyslexia teacher. You will need to fund this independently and you can find a directory of specialist assessors at PATOSS
If you are seeking an assessment for autism or AHDH look at the NHS assessment providers offering clinical assessments with very short waiting times and funded via NHS Right to Choose. ADHD UK keep an up-to-date list of current providers and wait times.
What support is available for non-disability related issues? For example, if I am not learning in my first language, or if I have had an extended period away from study?
Metanoia Institute is committed to a ‘universal design for learning’ model, which aims to ensure that all slides, PowerPoints, handouts and written information is provided in the clearest possible format. We pledge to pay attention to font size and style, background colour and the clarity of language used. We aim to remove barriers to learning where we find them. Our academic staff seek to ensure that learning and teaching is well-paced, allows good time for questions and periods for absorption. We also encourage students to speak to their tutors and their Head of Programme about any concerns or issues they may have about their own learning. We want to support our students – and also to improve our own teaching and learning in response to feedback from students!