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self-funding private a-levels using uc - rules, PIP and grants advice?
hi everyone, i'm hoping to get some advice and real-world insight from anyone who has navigated universal credit while studying independently, applying for pip or self-funding qualifications. i’m a mature student aged 25 planning to re-enter education to take my a-levels. i've looked at alternative pathways such as access…
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ADHD Grant Question
Hi, I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD. I receive benefits such as UC and PIP. I am currently not in paid work, but I do volunteer a morning a week. Does anyone know of a grant or anything that could make my day-to-day life easier in terms equpiment such as digital notebooks, etc.? Many thanks
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EHCP shall I stop?
Hello to everyone. Dear forum members please help me. I am looking for some advice regarding my son, who is currently in Year 11 and has an EHCP. He would like to continue to a mainstream school Sixth Form and study A-levels.I am worried about whether having an EHCP could affect his chances of being accepted into a…
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Student finance and LCWRA
Hello guys. I am new here so firstly, hello 👋😀 I have what is very probably going to be a stupid question. Please don't laugh. I have had a look at other people who have asked about Student finance when on disability benefits. But I can't seem to see anyone in my situation. I currently get UC with LCWRA and PIP (high daily…
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Home schooling
I am just after some advise, we are considering home schooling our boys for secondary school as the local offer is very limited. The LA say if we do they would no longer be supported with SALT and OT. Does anyone know if this is correct? Both have OT and SALT as part of there EHCP.
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Hi, my name is proudmamato7! Is this enough supporting evidence from school?
hi everyone, I’m just wondering if anyone thinks this is enough supporting evidence from school(in blue) he’s obviously masking quite a bit in school.
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Child with anxiety.
My daughter has been home schooled since last October,I've manged to get her an appointment with a mental health worker.Do you think they can help me to get her into a smaller pupil size school with children that also suffer with what she suffers?
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Universal Credit and studying a degree with The Open University – rules?
Hi everyone, I am currently claiming Universal Credit (UC) and am planning to start a degree with The Open University (OU).I’m trying to figure out how this affects my UC claim and. Since OU is distance learning, it is often classified as part-time, but I want to make sure I don't run into any issues with my work coach…
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Stress about getting a carer
I’m really stressed as I start uni in a few weeks (I’ll be commuting from home) and I have to get a carer to come into the university so I can use the toilet. But it’s so stressful as I have to find a carer that’s available at lunchtime and one who I feel comfortable around and I can’t really find one. It’s another thing…
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im screwed for college
im screwed for my second year of level 3 business in college 💀 i mean i enjoy it but the work for you have to put in is on another level. LIKE WHAT IS THIS? im screwed! how do you expect me to take in all of this information?? i somehow passed the first year of my level 3 by some miracle but this is giving me headaches……
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Distance learning
Hi all . Hope everyone is doing ok ? I am wanting to study GCSE ENGLISH & MATHS . As distance learning can someone advise please. Many thanks in advance
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Is it worth it to follow through my appeal for my degree classification?
Hi, created a new account because I'm a little bit exhausted from all this. So, for context: I achieved 58.3 in my second year and 71.5 in my third year, with a 50/50 weighting. When I entered uni, I stopped speaking to my older brother and had limited contact with my father as a result. Basically, after years of…
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Young voices lead the way on accessibility at Ysgol Bryn Alyn. Disability Pride!
There is a huge accessibility project happening in Wrexham, chaired by the author Samantha Maxwell. Awareness of the work is growing in the area and throughout Wales. Last week I attended a presentation from pupils at Ysgol Bryn Alyn, Gwersyllt, Wrexham. The pupils have only recently got involved in the work, but they have…
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Using AI in the education of disabled people
Hi everyone, I'd like to talk about how AI can be used in the education and learning of disabled people, and hear about your experiences too. To start, let me simply describe a method I use myself. I won't go into much technical detail, because explaining how it's done step by step touches on things like copyright, and I…
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Recommendations North Northants please
Hi. I am looking for recommendations for a small educational setting for ADHD (possible ASD/Aspergers) 13y.o in the North Northamptonshire area with an EHCP. I have 15 days to name a setting and haven't got a clue how to navigate this in the small time frame
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School Assembly
Hello all, I am a primary school SENCO who has the absolute privilege of supporting a pupil with cerebral palsy. After a conversation with parents, we are all in agreement that as a school, would love to celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day. As part of this, we are looking at running an assembly but were wondering if anyone…
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Studying at university first time. Need advice regarding maintenance loan
Hi I’m gonna be studying online BA Hons criminology & Physcology in August 2026. Anyways I receive uc with children element & lwrca . I’m thinking of taking the maintenance loan as I read that dwp will still cut money from my uc even if I don’t take the loan . So I’m better off applying for the loan Does anyone know if…
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Private Educational Psychologist
Hello all. I’m considering arranging a private Educational Psychologist assessment for my child, to better understand her educational needs and what support or provision may be most appropriate for her. This would be the first time I have gone privately for this type of assessment, so I would be very grateful to hear from…
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EP report/ehcp plan how accurate/
I’m looking for advice regarding my 14 years old daughter with Educational Psychologist (EP) report, which I’ve only recently found after her latest EHCP annual review. I’m still learning about the EHCP process, but I’ve always felt something didn’t seem right with her plan. The EP report is nearly 3 years old and was…
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Cost of Courses when Studying as a disabled single parent - help?
As the title says, I'm a disabled single parent to a disabled child. They have DLA and an EHCP, so I'm technically not required to search for work myself at the moment, but I really want to use this time to retrain in a career that will allow me to work to my abilities, taking my disabilities into account. I get PIP now…
