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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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I like planes , but are there any events in manchester to visit
I've autism. I have a job I'm struggling to keep . I seem to always supporting family members only to be kicked in the teeth again an again .. my autism sometimes means I'm direct and blunt but I don't mean to be. I have body spasms ticks occasionally which is a joke for others" i cant help it regardless of what people…
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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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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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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…
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Why people have disabilities
children and young a lot of difference I learning developing processing informations functions the brain
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Study and LCWRA and PIP
I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I have numerous conditions that affect me on most things, my fatigue is horrific. I am however just 45 and I dont want to sit and do absolutely nothing with my life. My anxiety is so severe my husband has to speak to people on my behalf. My anxiety is so bad and I worry about…
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Schools White Paper✍️📚️
A new tiered system of support will look at pupils special educational needs with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) reserved for those with the most complex cases. Schools will be responsible for creating Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for pupils with less complex need and will be guided by new inclusion standards…
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EHCP year 10 annual review
hello My 14 year old daughters annual EHCP review is this week & im so worried, since year 9 they’ve cut her support without putting it on paper when I challenged them they first said we have limited TAs/LSA’s, then they said they are getting daughter to be more independent, this is the wording in her EHCP • “Additional…
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Educational adjustments for daughter
Hi everyone, My daughter passed college due to no exams only coursework, however to attend university she had to pass English which she took for 5 years and failed, she had diagnosed dyslexia and dyscalculia and a recent referral for autism. She passed her English only due to Covid and the way the college tested, on…
