ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES Students with learning difficulties, long-term physical and sensory impairments or mental health difficulties, can discuss their needs with our staff who will help determine what support is available. Support can range from one-to-one sessions, adapted materials, learning support workers, assistive technology and mobility assistance.

DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCES (DSA) If needed, the dedicated support staff will help you apply for DSA. They are paid on top of other finance and help cover costs you incur due to your disability. They don’t have to be repaid and the amount given is based on your individual needs.

DSAs can help with the costs of specialist equipment, assistive technology, non-medical helpers, extra travel allowance and other disability-related costs. If it is determined through the assessment process that you need a specific computer, you may need to pay the first £200. Please ask the HE Learning Support Officer for more information.

CARE LEAVERS AND ESTRANGED STUDENTS We are here to help care leavers through application, finance, accommodation, enrolment processes and with their studies. We offer application and financial support and guidance withaccessing services. For more information visit ucleeds.ac.uk/student-life/care-leavers.

CHILDCARE You can get childcare advice and funding while studying. For advice and guidance on the childcare funding available to you whilst you are student, please visit familyinformation.leeds.gov.uk Full-time students can apply for a childcare grant. This helps with childcare costs and is dependent on household income. This grant is in addition to student finance and doesn’t need to be repaid. Please visit gov.uk/childcare-grant for more information.

STUDY SUPPORT Our team of librarians in the academic support hub provide academic skills support, either one-to-one or in groups. Support sessions cover multiple academic skills such as referencing and research. Sessions can be booked online via the academic support hub through our G Suite or the student intranet.

We have libraries, IT areas and study facilities. We also have electronic and print resources to support your study. CAREERS SUPPORT We provide careers advice and help with progression. We can support with CVs, applications, interviews, placements, internships, postgraduate study and general guidance. Your course tutors will also assist with your study and progress.

WELLBEING AND WELFARE Whether you’re worried about your welfare or would like some additional support with your mental health, we are here for you. Our HE Welfare and Student Engagement Officer supports and encourages the student voice and provides guidance on welfare issues. Our HE Counselling and Mental Health Officer can provide wellbeing advice and referrals to mental health support services.

At University Centre Leeds, we always go the extra mile to help you with anything you need to master your craft.