Education Law Case Study: Mediating With University To Resolve Disability Discrimination Against Student

Who did we act for?

We acted for Adrian who has a number of complex special educational needs including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and difficulties with auditory processing. Adrian had benefitted from an EHCP throughout his school and college attendance.

When Adrian applied to University for a one year course, his parents pre-empted that his EHCP would end but he would still need support with his educational needs. Adrian disclosed all his diagnoses in his University application and Adrian was offered a place on his first choice course.

What was the case about?

After commencing the course, it became apparent that, although Adrian had been offered a place on his first choice course, some of the modules were not offered as expected. Adrian was therefore asked to choose alternative modules to take but this request was not made until two months into the course. The University's expectation that Adrian would be able to 'catch up' was unrealistic due to Adrian's SEN.