The Student Support Plan (SSP) is a summary document which sets out the reasonable adjustments recommended for a student in order to meet the collegiate University’s Equality Act duties. It is prepared by a disability advisor in collaboration with the student, also involving staff in colleges and departments if needed
The Student Support Plan:
- describes the unique impact the disability has on the student’s study, based on their perspective, official evidence and advisor observations.
- lists recommendations for adjustments relating to following areas: teaching and learning; practical, access and orientation; IT and library provision; and examinations.
- provides information, where possible, about any Disabled Students Allowance application.
- provides confirmation of the student’s registration with DAS and that suitable evidence of the disability has been received.
- gives details of the student’s consent to share information, and any restrictions.
- directs staff to sources of general advice about the nature of a particular disability.
Further information
Two sample SSP documents are available here: one for a student with a mental health condition, and one for a student with a physical impairment or mobility issues, to illustrate the level of detail provided and the structure of the document.