Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Support
Specialist one-to-one support for university students, funded through the Disabled Students' Allowance.
Funded through DSA

What we do
We're registered with the Department for Education to provide Band 4 non-medical help (NMH) for students receiving DSA. Support is one-to-one, with the same specialist each session, either remote or in person.
Specialist Study Skills Tutor
Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) · Band 4
Strategies for planning, reading, writing, organisation and exams for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and similar.
Specialist Study Skills Tutor
Autism (ASC) · Band 4
Help with understanding assignments, organising work, building routines and planning for deadlines and exams.
Specialist Mentor
Autism (ASC) · Band 4
Support with settling into university, communication, routines and managing the social and sensory side of student life.
Specialist Mentor
Mental Health · Band 4
Support with managing stress, motivation, study routines and staying on track with your course.
Students
Has your DSA needs assessment recommended specialist study skills tutoring or mentoring? Get in touch and we'll arrange your support.
Needs assessors
Our rates for each Band 4 role are below. For anything else, email admin@pathwaysforprogress.co.uk.
Rates
| Role | Band | Rate | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Study Skills Tutor – Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) | Band 4 | £60 per hour | Remote or in person |
| Specialist Study Skills Tutor – Autism (ASC) | Band 4 | £60 per hour | Remote or in person |
| Specialist Mentor – Autism (ASC) | Band 4 | £60 per hour | Remote or in person |
| Specialist Mentor – Mental Health | Band 4 | £60 per hour | Remote or in person |
No VAT is charged. All support is one-to-one and delivered remotely or in person.