If you need PAA and you're a disabled student, please visit Student Records to register with Disability Support & Inclusion for your PAA. Our article What arrangements are generally made for students with Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA)? includes examples of arrangements that are made for PAA.
If you need PAA for a one-off or short term reason (for example, pregnancy, injury, hospitalisation etc.), have a look at our article I'm not disabled, can I apply for Personalised Assessment Arrangements (PAA)?
Important to know:
If you need a neurodiversity assessment coversheet before an assessment period starts, you must apply a minimum of 4 weeks before submission.
What evidence do I need to provide when applying for PAA?
I have long-term medical condition or/and Specific Learning Disability (SpLDs)
If you have a long-term medical condition, and/or an SPLD, you'll need to provide a full assessment report that has been written in accordance with the SpLD working group DfES Guidelines for Assessment in Higher Education.
For a long-term medical condition you’ll need to provide medical evidence; this will be the same evidence as described for short – term/acute medical conditions.
You will be able to upload your evidence in Student Records when you register for disability support.
I have a short-term/acute medical condition
You'll need to provide a medical certificate or a letter from your GP/Consultant in support of your application. This must be printed on the official clinic/practice's letterhead and must be signed by your GP.
The letter must include a diagnosis and the likely duration of the condition. This is to help us understand whether your condition is temporary or permanent.
Important to know:
- If possible, we may ask your GP to detail how the medical condition would affect your performance in a written assessment.
- Please be aware that if you are a patient at King's Health Centre, you are still required to submit a medical certificate.
Can I use a Joint Council for Qualification (JCQ) short report from my school as evidence?
Yes, but we may require you to have an updated assessment.
Please register with Disability Support & Inclusion through Student Records, including any supporting evidence that you have so far.
When should I apply for PAA?
You can apply for a King's Inclusion Plan (KIP) to include PAA at any time, but we encourage you to register with Disability Support & Inclusion as soon as possible after enrolment.
For PAA in place for:
- Assessment Period 1 (Monday 6 - Friday 10 January 2025): apply by Friday 25 October 2024
- Assessment Period 2 (Monday 28 April - Friday 30 May 2025): apply by Monday 17 February 2025
- Assessment Period 3 (Monday 4 - Friday 15 August 2025): apply by Monday 7 July 2025
Once your KIP/PAA is approved, you don't need to re-apply again each year unless your circumstances change or you change course.
Should I submit my application for PAA if I don't have the right supporting evidence to apply?
You should only apply for PAA when you have evidence to fully support your application. If you are awaiting evidence, please only submit your application once it has been received.
If it’s close to a PAA deadline and you awaiting evidence, please:
- Email Disability Support & Inclusion for advice regarding a long-term medical condition and Specific Learning Disability (SpLDs).
- Email the Exams Team for advice regarding a short-term/acute medical condition.
What happens if my PAA are approved too late for an exam?
After you've applied for PAA
