Student Support Information

I am Senior Tutor and Disability Liaison Officer for the school. I am also a registered Mental Health First Aider.

If you would like to find out more about what the University offers to students in terms of support for learning or disability support then please see the links below:

• The School’s Welfare and Support Officer, Claire Kirk, is in room A07 and is available for you to drop in and chat to her. If she is busy you can email her at claire.kirk@nottingham.ac.uk.
• If you prefer you can also contact me at gail.hopkins@nottingham.ac.uk.
• Student Services Centre You will find information here regarding Disability Support, Academic Support, Financial Support, Student Fees and official documentation
• Academic Support Information regarding support for all students including those with a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.
• Disability Support Information for students who consider themselves to have a disability or a long-term health condition
• Extenuating Circumstances Procedure and Form This is for use if you have been unwell or have experienced a situation that has had a significant impact on your studies.
• Request Extension to Coursework (NOTE: you need to have a Support Plan in place)
• Counselling Service
• Religious Observance Form You will need to fill this out if some aspect of your religious observance is likely to affect your ability to study. For example, Ramadan or being unable to take exams on a Saturday.