Disability Students’ Allowance (DSA)

At Sentio Inclusive, we provide Band 4 Non-Medical Help (NMH) to university students across the UK - offering both remote and in-person support. We are able to provide in person support at various locations across the country so please get in touch for our most up to date availability.

350+

students supported

Assessor Information

At Sentio Inclusive, we work with a trusted network of experienced mentors and tutors across the country. Every member of our team is carefully interviewed and vetted to ensure students receive high-quality, reliable support.

Our current service rates are below. If you’d like a tailored quote, please get in touch.

Standard Rate (in-person)

Band 4 Specialist Access and Learning Facilitators

Net

VAT

Total

Specialist Mentor - Mental Health Difficulties (MH)

£60

£12

£72

Specialist Mentor - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

£60

£12

£72

Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support - Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

£60

£12

£72

Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

£60

£12

£72

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Remote Delivery (e.g. Video call - Zoom or similar)

Band 4 Specialist Access and Learning Facilitators

Net

VAT

Total

Specialist Mentor - Mental Health Difficulties (MH)

£55

£11

£66

Specialist Mentor - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

£55

£11

£66

Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support - Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

£55

£11

£66

Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support - Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

£55

£11

£66

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How We Support You

We offer a range of specialist support services, each designed to help you succeed in your studies, build confidence, and develop skills for life. Our qualified professionals provide regular sessions tailored to your individual needs.

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Specialist mental health mentoring support photo

Specialist Mental Health Mentor (MH)

Your personal, professional mentor - here to help you thrive.

Our Specialist Mental Health Mentors work with you on a one-to-one basis, offering support that’s practical, personal and built around your needs.

How this support helps you:

Weekly mentoring tailored to your goals

Strategies to boost focus, motivation and emotional resilience

Help navigating personal challenges and academic stress

Tools to build independence, manage your wellbeing and grow in confidence

Support that adapts with you over time

Common areas we support:

Managing motivation and concentration

Building emotional resilience

Breaking down tasks into achievable goals

Planning and time management

Overcoming procrastination

Developing effective communication skills

Talking through problems and finding solutions

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Specialist Mental Health Mentor (ASC)

Helping you transition, settle in and succeed at university.

Our ASC Mentors support students with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), guiding you through student life and helping you build practical strategies that work for you.

How this support helps you:

Regular support from a qualified professional

Help adapting to university life and routines

Encouragement and practical advice for social and emotional wellbeing

Support with communication, planning, and independence

Common areas we support:

Settling into university life and navigating campus

Building friendships and social confidence

Discussing concerns and developing solutions

Staying motivated and managing emotional challenges

Developing strategies for independence and self-advocacy

Specialist Study Skills Tutor (ASC)

Academic support tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Conditions.

Our tutors help you meet course requirements with structured, consistent, and supportive academic mentoring.

How this support helps you:

Personalised academic coaching

Help understanding your learning style

Support breaking down assignments and managing your time

Weekly strategies to improve organisation, clarity and confidence

Common areas we support:

Planning and prioritising your workload

Structuring and writing essays

Preparing presentations and group work

Turning notes into study tools

Developing independent study routines

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Specialist Study Skills Tutor (SpLD)

Support for students with Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.

These one-to-one sessions focus on building your academic confidence and helping you work more effectively, based on how you learn best.

How this support helps you:

Personalised study strategies

Support understanding academic tasks

Help improving organisation, planning and writing skills

Practical tools to work around learning challenges

Common areas we support:

Managing time and workload

Structuring essays and assignments

Understanding and retaining information

Using tools like mind-mapping and planning grids

Building confidence in group work and presentations

"Thank you so much for your support over the last 18 months or so. I would have passed but I know for a fact I wouldn't have got a 1st class without your support."

David

Student, London Southbank University

“I just wanted to thank you for all your help this year, turns out when I actually show up to our sessions it's really helpful! Your support has been so great so thanks again.”

Lydia

Student, University of Lincoln

"My tutor is amazing! She is someone I felt immediately comfortable with during our first session. We have had really interesting and thought provoking conversations about my uni work and non related topics. She really helped me take my academic writing to a new level and I cannot thank her enough!"

Ember

Student, UCA Farnham

"I just wanted to let you know I got my university results and I've managed to graduate with a 1st class honours! Thank you for your help and guidance over these last few months and for helping me through some pretty rough times and keeping me on track - it really was a massive help this year."

Rachael

Student, University of Portsmouth

"My mentor and I built a rapport where I felt comfortable to express my experiences without judgement, and in return I received helpful, guided coping mechanisms and tactics for regulating my emotions."

Ana

Student, University of Reading

"The scheme you run is one that will hold a place in my heart more than my degree will do! Pairing up with my mentor for these three amazing years has helped shaped not only my degree but me as a person!"

Athena

Student, Open University

Ready to Arrange Support?

If you’re a Needs Assessor and would like more information about our services, we’d be happy to help - please get in touch.

Get in touch

If you’re a student with your DSA2 letter, contact us today to arrange your support:

gareth@sentioinclusive.co.uk 
07811 110 038

FAQs

Everything you need to know about working with Sentio Inclusive. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Get in touch - we’re here to help.

What happens if my hours run out?

If your hours are running out, then you will need to email your needs assessor and ask them to make a recommendation to DSA for extra hours. They may require a little information as to why you are making the request. If the request is reasonable then there isn’t usually a problem.

What happens if I don’t use all my hours for the year?

Your allocation for each year resets on the 1st September. Any unused hours are not rolled over and you will essentially ‘lose’ them.

What happens if I am not happy with my support worker?

This is your support, and we want you to make the most of it so if you are not happy than you can request to change support workers at any time.

What happens if I forget to approve my timesheet?

If you forget to approve your timesheet, please do not panic! We will send you reminder emails if we see that your timesheet has not been approved. However, if you have multiple timesheets that need approving, and you are not responding to our attempts to help you then we have a policy where we suspend support until you are up to date. This is because we cannot claim payments from DSA until you have approved your sessions.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you can not attend a session, then you need to give your support worker at least 24 hours’ notice, or you will lose an hour from your allocation. DSA do allow for a couple of missed sessions each academic term. We ask that as much as possible you respect the time of your workers and give them as much notice as you can. See our cancellation policy.

What happens if I arrive late to a session?

If you are running late for your session, then you should inform your worker as soon as possible. If you have not made your worker aware, then after 15 minutes, the worker is entitled to leave the session, and it will be recorded as a ‘did not attend’. The worker can still decide to conduct the session, if they are able to do so but this will be at the workers discretion.

Can my support workers request information from my tutors/lecturers at university about my assessments etc.?

One of the key skills we are trying to encourage is independence, therefore you shouldn’t assume the level of support to be exactly the same that you might have received at primary and secondary school level. Your workers will sign post you in the direction of where you can get help at the university and they will encourage you and support you to do this, but they will NOT do it on your behalf, and you shouldn’t expect them to do so.

Can I have someone with me during my sessions?

It is absolutely fine for you to bring someone with you during your sessions such as a parent or friend if it makes you comfortable.

Can I use my support hours through the summer in case of resits etc.?

If you are going from your first year into your second year, or second year into your final year, then you can use your support throughout the summer providing you have hours left. If you are in your final year, then your support will finish when you have handed in your last piece of work or completed your last exam. If you are resitting in your final year, then you will need to obtain an official email from your university to send to DSA informing them of your new finish date.