Research and analysis

Evaluation of Disabled Students鈥� Allowances (DSAs)

Findings on the effectiveness of Disabled Students鈥� Allowances (DSAs). Includes the application experience and support given to students.

From:
Department for Education
Published
17 January 2019

Documents

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-986-9, DFE-RR884

PDF, 1.03 MB, 111 pages

Details

This report evaluates:

  • if Disabled Students鈥� Allowances (DSAs) reduce barriers to learning
  • students鈥� experiences of DSAs
  • the effectiveness of DSA support for students
  • the effects of recent DSA funding changes

It used a 3-stage methodology, including:

  • qualitative case study visits to 8 higher education providers (HEPs)
  • an online survey with 1,773 students
  • follow up interviews with 50 students who completed the survey

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Published 17 January 2019

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