Compensation for missed teaching

Request compensation for disrupted teaching or learning

If your teaching or learning has been disrupted because of industrial action, you have the right to request financial compensation.

You can use this quick form to contact the Provost directly:

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It takes less than a minute.


What you can request compensation for

Under Office for Students (OfS) guidance, compensation applies to any significant disruption, not just fully cancelled classes.
You can request compensation for any of the following:

1. Missed teaching

  • Lectures, labs, classes, seminars, workshops, or tutorials that did not take place.
  • Cancelled supervisions or office hours.

2. Reduced teaching quality

  • A session taught by a cover lecturer instead of the module lead or specialist.
  • Teaching that was rushed, shortened, or delivered without the normal level of explanation or support.
  • Missing lecture recordings, slides, or notes due to industrial action.

3. Inadequately staffed sessions

  • Labs or practicals run with fewer demonstrators or supervisors than normal.
  • Classes where the usual opportunities for questions, feedback, or guidance were absent.

4. Loss of support or continuity

  • Delayed or cancelled tutorials, feedback sessions, or project meetings.
  • A change in teacher that disrupted continuity or reduced the level of support.

5. Any impact on the academic experience you were promised

If the quality, consistency, or delivery of your programme has fallen below what Imperial advertised, you can cite this in your request.

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Resource for staff to download and use in their own communications with students.