Reasonable adjustments reduce the effect of a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, neurodivergence or other need, so you aren't at a disadvantage. They don't change the standard you're assessed against.

Examples

  • Learning: extra tutor support, adapted materials, one-to-one sessions, flexible delivery
  • Assessment: extra time, rest breaks, a different room, large print or coloured overlays, oral questions where allowed, BSL support
  • Technology: screen readers, speech-to-text or text-to-speech software, specialist equipment

How to ask

Talk to your tutor or a member of staff at any point, and as early as you can. You don't need a formal diagnosis, though we may ask for supporting evidence. A parent, guardian, advocate or your employer can also ask on your behalf.

Special consideration

This is different from a reasonable adjustment. It applies if something unexpected happens just before or during an assessment, such as illness, injury or bereavement. Tell us as soon as you can.

If you disagree with a decision about an adjustment, you can use the Appeals Procedure or the Complaints Policy.

Read the full policy

Version 4.0, effective July 2026, next review July 2027. Policy owner: Head of Quality & Performance. The full policy on bpif.training is the official version. If anything here differs from it, the full policy applies.

Last modified: Thursday, 8 October 2026, 11:18 AM