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Transition to University & Nic Streatfield Student Support at Head of Student Services at York St John University University Vice Chair of AMOSSHE, the Student Services Organisation Parent of a Year 13 anxious, excited,

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Transition to University & Student Support at University

Nic Streatfield

Head of Student

Services at York St John University

Vice Chair of AMOSSHE,

the Student Services Organisation

Parent of a Year 13

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How would you feel if you have to go and live with strangers in a new city to do a job at a higher?

How do you think it feels to them if everyone tells them ‘it will be the best time of your life?’ All normal so make sure you normalise all these contrasting feelings for your child anxious, excited, scared, happy, sad, relieved, homesick, frustrated, calm, angry, relaxed ….

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University – the best time of your life?

“everyone else seems

so happy and confident and enjoying uni”

“The problem must be

me”

“I can’t speak to my
parents. They will just

worry”

“What is wrong with

me? I used to be good at study /sports /arts /music /socialising”

“My flatmates don’t

like me”

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Student Minds Guides

Know before you go
https://www.student

minds.org.uk/knowbef

reyougo.html
Transition to

University https://www.student minds.org.uk/transitio nintouniversity.html

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How can parents help?

 Your child is a responsible adult.  Familiarise yourself with available student support  Read the university parents webpage  Find out key dates e.g. resits, exams, accommodation, payment dates  Let them know you know university is a challenge  Shopping skills  Setting a budget https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ students/  Negotiating  Using a launderette  Cooking  Time management / Planning  Keeping safe  Asking for help themselves

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Student Support 1

Counselling /Mental Health /

Wellbeing

Short term counselling
Mental health support
Mindfulness Sessions
Workshops & groups
Online support - Big White Wall,

Silvercloud, Self-Help pages

Nightline
Welfare
Housing issues
Victim support
Safety Advice & Campaigns
Bullying & Harassment
Health
Sign up to a local or campus GP
Make sure they take any

medication

Disability Advice Team
Disabled Students’ Allowances
Access Centres – Higher York Access

Centre in York

Specialist study skills tutors (dyslexia,

dyspraxia, autistic spectrum)

Specialist mentors (mental health, ASD)
Early Start programme
Advocacy for reasonable

adjustments

Residential staff
Cleaners
Porters
Wardens
Security (first aid)
Chaplaincy & multi-faith

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Student Support 2

Student Advice and Information
Information, Advice & Guidance

Desk

Online information – FAQs
Often in Schools/Faculties
Student Funding Advice Team
Help if problems with SFE funding
Student Bursaries
Money and budgeting advice –

Blackbullion

Student Opportunities Fund
Food bank & Hardship Funds
Support in the library
Subject specific librarians
Helpdesk staff
IT support
Careers & employability
Volunteering opportunities
Placement help
CV help
Interview, Psychometric &

Assessment centre practice

Part time jobs - Paid student reps
Study Development / Study Skills

workshops, 1-1 sessions, success programmes

Assistive Technology
Peer Assisted Study Sessions
Student Union advice centres
Student Union clubs and societies

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Know before you go

https://www.studentminds.or g.uk/knowbeforeyougo.html

Transition to University

https://www.studentminds.or g.uk/transitionintouniversity.h tml

Money help

https://www.moneysavingexp ert.com/students/

 Keep their current dentist  Don’t sign up for a house in October  Explore during the day  Set a monthly allowance  Speak to Careers in term 1  It is okay to not drink  Local taxi number into phone  Be careful on social media  Make sure they meet their academic tutor  MenACWY vaccine