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LINKS TO GENERAL SUPPORT & GUIDANCE

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APPOINTMENTS & DROP-INS

All members of faculty with teaching responsibilities are required to make themselves available for student drop-in sessions on a regular - preferably weekly - basis. Details of each staff member's availability for these sessions should be on their office door and also on their web profiles (their office address can also be found on their web profile. Students are welcome to drop-in at these sessions without prior appointment.

If the day or time of the staff member's drop-in sessions does not suit, feel free to email the pertinent staff member and arrange to meet them by appointment.

EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

If something happens in your life which affects your ability to study and/or to sit an exam or submit an assessment - such as a bereavement, an illness, or an operation - you may be able to apply for 'exceptional circumstances'.

More details, including links to the relevant forms, can be founf on the Student Hub web page for .

JOBS AND CVs

For information and guidance on CVs, part-time jobs, internships, careers and further study options, visit the Careers and Employability Centre website, or find them in the Library.

STUDENT ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

If you are worried about academic misconduct following the recent assessment period, contact the Student Union Support & Advocacy for help & advice. They can answer any questions you may have about the misconduct process, help you prepare a written statement  and accompany you to any misconduct meetings or panels you are asked to attend.

You can find more information, and book an appointment with S&A, on the .

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½Ó°ÊÓ cares about its students and provides help and advice on how to protect your health and wellbeing during your time with us. Visit our health and wellbeing web pages for guidance on staying well, eating well, sexual health, good mental and emotional health, alcohol, drugs and smoking, etc.

See also a list of apps and podcasts on the wellbeing books, apps, podcasts and other internet tools page.

is a tool for students, staff and even visitors to our campus to ...

• find information about and access  
• have an advisor talk you through options for support or further action.
• make the University aware of an experience you have had - anonymously if you prefer, (please note that we will only be able to act upon anonymous reports on very rare occasions - see  for more information).

DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

See our Postgduate researchers web page under the 'Research' section of our internal website for information, advice and guidance specific to you and your doctoral journey with us within the School of Education and Social Work.

Key ESW Contacts

Head of the School of Education and Social Work (ESW):
Professor Simon Thompson 

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Head of the Department of Education

*Line manager to all academic staff within the Department of Education 

Head of Initial Teacher Education

*Line manager to all academic staff working within Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

Head of the Department of Social Work and Social Care:
*Line manager to all academic staff within the Department of Social Work and Social Care

Senior Operations Manager:
Ana Pereira 
*Line manager to all professional services operational staff in the 3 x Schools that make up the Faculty of Social Sciences (Education & Social Work / Global Studies / Law, Politics & Sociology) and responsible for the allocation and safety of our equipment and working spaces.

Directors of Student Experience:
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*Director roles are held by members of academic staff usually for a period of 3-4 years and are carried out in addition to their primary role