Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance

Overview

This consultation document sets out proposals for changes to the way in which we fund assistive software through DSA. It also seeks views on the use of AI in supporting disabled students. We would like to hear your views on our proposals.

Issue date

The consultation was issued on 26 March 2026.

Enquiries

If your enquiry is related to the policy content of the consultation you can contact the team on dsa-software.consultation@education.gov.uk.

If your enquiry is related to the DfE e-consultation website or the consultation process in general, you can contact the DfE Ministerial and Public Communications Division by email: coordinator.consultations@education.gov.uk, telephone: 0370 000 2288 or via the DfE Contact us page.

Additional copies

Additional copies are available electronically and can be downloaded from GOV.UK DfE consultations.

The response

The results of the consultation and the department's response will be published on GOV.UK in the autumn of 2026.