[Academic] S2: Inclusive learning requirements for your students

[Physics Department Disability Contacts]

Dear Colleagues,

Happy New Year!

As we prepare for the start of Semester 2, I'd like to remind all those involved in teaching and assessing students at all levels to check the inclusive learning requirements of students on their modules and their PDA students.  These can be accessed via Pegasus > Student Experience > Disabled Students tab.  The adjustments are essential (legal requirement) and can range from advance notice of lecture slides and not requiring students to give impromptu presentations through to extra time or specific venues for class tests and exams. If in doubt, the student, myself and Jacqui Gordon can be contacted about these.

Should students come to you in need of advice about changing their inclusive learning requirements, please direct the students to myself, Jacqui (via this email address) or the Disability and Wellbeing Service<https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/disabilityandwellbeing/>

The University has recently launched a guide for staff "Helping Students in Distress<https://www.strath.ac.uk/media/ps/sees/disabilityservice/Helping_Students_in_Distress_Guide_2023_Digital_Copy.pdf>" which contains useful questions to consider when deciding what action to recommend for a student as well as the contact details of available services.

Wishing you all a successful semester,

Helen

Ms Jacqui Gordon
Room JA830, John Anderson Building
Tel: 0141 548 3369
Dr Helen Vaughan
Room JA808, John Anderson Building
Tel: 0141 548 3309
Email: physics-ddc at strath.ac.uk<mailto:physics-ddc at strath.ac.uk>

Disability and Wellbeing Service<https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/disabilityandwellbeing/>
Further support links for students are listed below.
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Support for students
There are a range of student support services at Strathclyde that are linked to from here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/strathlife/
For students in the UK
If you feel that you need help now, please contact your GP or you can call NHS 24 on 111.

If it is an emergency situation, the following Emergency Services are available in the UK:
1.      Campus Security: Phone 0141 548 2222.
2.      Emergency Services (police, ambulance, fire, coastguard): Phone 999.
3.      NHS 24: Phone 111 for Health Information and Self Care Advice.
4.      The Accident & Emergency Service nearest to the University is the Glasgow Royal Infirmary<https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/our-hospitals/glasgow-royal-infirmary/> in Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF.
5.      If you have become homeless or are in urgent need of money in order to buy essentials, for example, food, please contact Campus Security by calling 0141 548 2222.

If you need to talk to someone, there are some different support options below:

  1.  Samaritans<https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland> is a free, confidential support organisation for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Phone 116 123 or email  jo at samaritans.org<mailto:jo at samaritans.org>  anytime.
  2.  Shout<https://giveusashout.org/> is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text Shout to 85258 for a reply.
  3.  Breathing Space<https://breathingspace.scot/> is a confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious, or depressed. Phone 0800 83 85 87 (All weekend and Monday to Friday 6pm - 2am).

If you have experienced sexual violence at any point in your life or know someone who has, and you would like to talk to someone, the Rape Crisis Rosey Project<https://www.roseyproject.co.uk/> can offer you confidential specialist support.

For students in and outwith the UK
You can speak to a counsellor anytime of the day or night using Spectrum Life. They offer both digital and telephone support. You can call them from the UK on 0800 0318227 (free). If you are overseas you can call them on 00353 1 518 0277 or, if you log onto their platform, you can request a free call back. You can read more about Spectrum Life, and log into the platform, via the University webpage here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/disabilityandwellbeing/mentalhealthwellbeingsupport/spectrumlife/

Additional advice for students not in the UK
If you feel you need urgent mental health support, or if it is an emergency, you should contact your local emergency services for assistance. You should also familiarise yourself with your local health services and seek support for your mental health.


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