Resources

In this section:

SEND / disabled learners

A disabled young person has a long-term health condition that affects their daily experience and day-to-day studies. This includes neurodivergent young people. A neurodivergent young person may associate with: ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and more.

Disabled student resources

SEND College Guide (HEON)

Support for disabled students – UCAS

Guidance & Resources | Disability Rights UK

Distance Learning as a disabled student - Make Happen

What help can I get at university if I’m a disabled student? - Make Happen

Disabled Student's Guide - Higher Horizons

Disabled Students' Allowance - find out more about government grants and how to apply

Disability Rights UK - factsheets for disabled students about apprenticeships, further & higher education, and careers

Higher Education transition pack for disabled learners

Young Minds – Disability and mental health support.

Disability Rights UK – Future Ready Hub provides support for disabled young people with their post-16 options in education and employment.

Resources for neurodivergent students

University guide for dyslexic students

Neurodivergent Celebration Week – a worldwide initiative that aims to transforms how neurodivergent individuals are supported in schools and universities.

National Autistic Society – The UK’s leading charity for autistic people aiming to change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.

ADHD Foundation - A Teenager’s Guide to ADHD.

The Dyslexia Association – support and services for dyslexic young people and adults.

In this section:

Students

Resources designed to support young people who are navigating school, further education, and higher education!

School students playing game in classroom

Parents and Carers

Resources for Parents/Carers to enable you to support young people as they make decisions about their future

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Teachers/ Practitioners

Resources for teachers/practitioners working with young people and supporting the Careers curriculum in school/college

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Specific groups

Resource and information relating to specific groups and / or circumstances that may benefit from additional support.

Female careers advisor showing laptop to male student taking notes.

Uni Connect brings together 29 partnerships of universities, colleges and other local partners to offer activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college.

The programme was set up in 2017 and supports our strategic goal that students’ access to higher education is not limited by their background, location or characteristics.

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York St John University
York, YO31 7EX

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