At Open SU, we believe that all students should be able to access their learning in ways that work for them. For neurodivergent students, this means ensuring that module materials are designed and delivered in ways that are clear, flexible, and inclusive from the outset. This is why we've developed a Best Practice document for the OU on supporting neurodivergent students' access to module materials.
Discover what we’re asking of the OU regarding neurodivergent students' access to module materials
This section is part of the What we believe in area of our website. We have spoken and listened to our students, and these recommendations reflect the priorities and hopes of our student community.
Neurodivergence encompasses a wide range of ways of thinking, processing information, and engaging with study. This includes (but is not limited to) students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, for example. While experiences vary, many neurodivergent students can face barriers where materials are inconsistent, unclear, or do not support different ways of engaging.
Access to module materials goes beyond simply providing information – it is about ensuring that students can fully engage with, make sense of, and confidently use their learning resources.
We'll therefore be championing these ideas to the OU to make sure your voice shapes the future.