- What is a Study Needs Agreement (SNA)?
- Who can get an SNA?
- What support and adjustments are available?
- Where can I find my SNA?
- How can I change my SNA?
- How can I get more support?
What is a Study Needs Agreement (SNA)
A Study Needs Agreement (SNA) identifies the adjustments and support you may need for your studies.
Adjustments depend on your individual needs. They could include permission to record lectures or additional time to complete tasks.
You can discuss the support and adjustments available to you at your first appointment.
Who can get an SNA?
An SNA can be put in place for a range of disabilities, health conditions and difficulties, including:
- specific learning difficulties
- autism
- ADHD
- anxiety
- physical difficulties
- sensory difficulties
- mental health conditions
- long-term health conditions.
If you are not sure whether you are eligible, complete the support for your studies form. Student Wellbeing can discuss your needs and the support available.
What support and adjustments are available?
Student Wellbeing can discuss the support and adjustments you may need. These could include:
- support from a specialist support worker, such as a specialist study skills tutor, mentor or notetaker
- support with discussions with your academic school about your strengths and challenges
- sharing agreed information with your academic school to support you in classes or assessments
- reasonable adjustments for your studies
- reasonable adjustments for placements.
You can meet with an Adviser to put an SNA in place. You can also ask for changes if your SNA is not meeting your needs.
Where can I find my SNA?
You can view a copy of your SNA by logging in to Symplicity.
How can I change my SNA?
Contact Student Wellbeing if:
- your SNA is no longer right for you
- your circumstances or support needs have changed
- adjustments included in your SNA are not being made.
Student Wellbeing can discuss your needs with you, liaise with your teaching team or amend your SNA where appropriate.
How can I get more support?
You can contact Student Wellbeing:
- Telephone: 01707 284453
- Email: StudentWellbeing@herts.ac.uk
- Online: complete the Support for your studies for your disability or mental health condition