Having a disability, mental health difficulty or specific learning difficulty does not prevent young people from going to university and succeeding.
However, the application process for disabled students means that they can face several challenges over and above those experienced by the wider student cohort, and students, parents and carers are often unaware of the support that is available to them, such as the Disabled Students Allowance, and the dedicated support that is in place in universities.
What Does SEND PP Offer?
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Progression Partnership (SEND PP) partners include KMPF, Student Ambassadors, the University of Kent, the University of Greenwich (including STAART), Canterbury Christ Church University, the University for the Creative Arts, Kent and Medway Careers Hub, and UCAS.
The collaborative steering group is responsible for:
- Developing and updating The Guide, which is an extensive downloadable and printable guide to navigate the university application process.
- Working together to provide a comprehensive teacher and professional CPD package to upskill and provide the latest developments both nationally and in the local area.
- Creating resources made by disabled university students studying in Kent and Medway.