Changes to requirements for applicants with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD)
DARE no longer requires a full psycho-educational report dated within the previous three years of application for students applying on the basis of an SLD (Dyslexia or Dyscalculia).
Changes to requirements for applicants with a Development Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Applicants to DARE with DCD – Dyspraxia or Dysgraphia are no longer required to submit a full psycho-educational report dated within the previous three years of application.
Changes for General Practitioners completing the Section C Evidence of Disability
Applicants who have an existing diagnosis but have difficulty accessing the appropriate professional to get confirmation of the diagnosis or an updated report may, similar to last year, ask their general practitioner (GP) to complete the Section C Evidence of Disability form, if the GP has the relevant information on file.
Improved information for applicants on the allocation of DARE & HEAR reduced points places
Information on the number of reduced points places available per course and the method used by colleges for selecting eligible DARE students for those places has been published by a number of college/universities on their websites. The information is also available on this site – choose any participating college page for details.
A Word of Thanks
We would like to thank our school partners for your commitment and patience in working with DARE in what was a challenging year given the significant changes to the criteria and requirements.