Working with a Reader

A Reader will support you by reading your assessment paper. An invigilator will also be present in the assessment venue along with the Reader.

What can I expect?

The Reader will:

Have a copy of your assessment paper
Do a literal reading of all or any part of the assessment paper, as many times as you request. This includes any formulae sheet or additional materials students are permitted to take into the assessment
Read back all or any part of your answers upon request

The Reader will not:

Explain, clarify, or interpret any of the paper. The Reader may only read word for word from the paper or from your answers.
Prompt you to move onto the next question or help the student to choose which question to answer
Explain abbreviations and symbols. Readers may read out symbols or abbreviations but may need to be given guidance as to whether a student should be expected to understand the symbol / abbreviation as a part of the assessment question.
Read out whole equations, but instead will make a statement telling them to refer to it themselves.

You should check your current assessment adjustments via your self-service portal here.

If they are not as you are expecting, please contact us with the stated deadlines in mind.

Visit your self-service page here and view the ‘disability’ tab

Yes, they will. This includes upon your return from any placement or LOA etc.

Yes, we would encourage you to do this by emailing academicandpractical@lboro.ac.uk

For more information please view our SWAI Evidence Policy

No, you need to register with SWAI and be reassessed

Please contact us to request the adjustment you require and one of our advisers will review your request.

Last Updated: 1st December 2023