Helplines

The School will do its best to support any student who has already been diagnosed as being on the dyslexic spectrum or has a disability of some sort that needs accommodating. The sooner a student's needs are properly assessed, the more we can help.

The largest single disability group at drama school tends to be people with dyslexia or dyspraxia. This can mean people find things such as sight-reading, memorising lines, picking up multiple instructions in a class and time management extremely difficult. Dyslexia is not a sign of lower intelligence but it can be distressing and demoralising, as it can interfere with studies.

Sometimes, people slip through the net and are not diagnosed prior to coming to ArtsEd. We can arrange for dyslexia/dyspraxia and related SpLD assessments. If agreed, costs for all such assessments are paid for by the school. If the student is eligible, a Needs Assessment is carried out and Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) may be made available for specialist equipment, assistive software, and other costs. Additionally, regular 1-2-1 Study Skills Support can be accessed for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and/or processing issues.

If you think you may need support, make an appointment to see David Bumpstead, the Registrar. The earlier you come forward the better, as it might be something you want to talk about later in your training.

Useful Helplines and Outside Agencies

Many of these are Freephone numbers which means you can call at no cost from any UK landline or mobile. Most of these agencies also offer help online.

Anxiety UK Mind The Mix – support for under 25s Samaritans

08444 775 774 0300 123 3393 0808 808 4994 116 123 CALM 0800 58 58 58 10 Hammersmith Grove NHS sexual health advice 020 3315 9779 LGBTQ Switchboard 01273 234009 Rape Crisis 0808 802 9999 Beat eating disorders 0808 801 0811 Cruse-Bereavement Care 0808 801 1677 Talk to Frank – confidential drugs advice 0300 123 6600

ArtsEd policies supporting student welfare

ArtsEd operates the following policies and procedures: 1. Equal Opportunities 2. Dignity & Respect 3. Safeguarding 4. Fitness to Study 5. Dyslexia 6. Complaints 7. Academic Misconduct 8. Student Charter