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ACCESS TO WORK SCHEME

An Access to Work grant can pay for practical support if you have a disability which affects the way you perform at work, this includes dyslexia and dyspraxia.

To be eligible for the grant, you must be over 16 and either about to start work, in a paid job or self-employed.

Access to Work will pay 100% of all approved costs if:

• you have started a new job and make a claim during the first six weeks

• you are self-employed or run a small business

• you work in a company with less than 10 staff members

• you require a support worker/training.

However, if you have been in your job for 6 weeks or more, your employer will have to contribute towards the cost of support. The amount that they are required to contribute depends on the size of the organisation.

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When cost sharing applies, Access to Work will refund up to 80% of the approved costs between a threshold and £10,000. The employer will have to contribute 100% of costs up to the threshold level and 20% of the costs between the threshold and £10,000. The amount of the threshold is determined by the number of employees in the company.

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If you think you need help, contact your local Access to Work centre. You, not your employer, must contact with Access to Work initially.

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Call 03452 688 489
or apply online at www.gov.uk/access-to-work

You’ll need to provide:

• your workplace address and postcode

• the name of a workplace contact who can authorise your Access to Work payments

• your workplace contact’s email address or work phone number

• your unique tax reference number (if you’re self-employed)

You’ll also need to explain:

• how your condition affects you at work or getting to work

• what help you’re already getting

• what else could help you

To determine the most appropriate support (reasonable adjustments), a workplace assessment will be arranged with a workplace consultant. The assessor will visit your workplace and this gives you the opportunity to discuss the help and support you need. There is no cost for the workplace assessment. If you do not have a diagnostic assessment report, this may need to be arranged first. Access to Work may accept a good quality screening test for self-employed and some lower skilled jobs.

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The assessor will write a report which will include three quotes for each support option. In most cases, as the employer has to pay towards the support so it is important to involve your manager from the start. It can also be useful to ask the assessor to meet with your IT department to ensure software recommendations are compatible with the corporate systems.

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You do not have to use the companies that the report recommends. It is possible to choose your own and Access to Work will usually allow the switch if it is a reputable provider.

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Contact Tania Blackmore-Squires for further information.

BURSARY FUNDS FOR DAVIS PROGRAMMES

Gifts for Dyslexia

Gifts for Dyslexia (G4D) is a Bursary Fund which provides assistance to people in financial need who would benefit from a Davis® Programme. G4D considers applications from people with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, attention deficit and other learning difficulties.

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Davis®Programmes provide practical skills that remove obstacles to learning and everyday functioning by focusing on the distinctive dyslexic learning style. A style shared by all dyslexic individuals. Thus, the Davis® student can achieve the fullest expression of their innate gifts; moving to success in every aspect of their lives.

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This programme is particularly helpful for ‘non-responders’ to phonics!

More information can be found in Ronald Davis’ book 'The Gift of Dyslexia.'

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount of grant I can expect to receive?

Assuming funds are available, G4D will consider providing a bursary for up to 90% of the total cost of a Davis ® programme.

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For more information contact Tania Blackmore-Squires or click the link below.

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