Course content

• Level 1: Carer Aware
  • Section 1 will give you an opportunity to hear directly from carers about the kind of responsibilities they have and the impact of caring on their health and wellbeing. It will also cover Scottish legislation and policy that relates to carers.
  • Section 2 will build on Section 1 and develop a deeper understanding of how a caring role could impact on a student carer’s experience at university. We will explore the barriers and the opportunities a caring role can create for a student.
• Level 2: Going Higher
  • Section 3 will focus on carers’ suggestions for universities on how to improve their support for student carers. Their experiences can help you in developing your own practice. As you work through this section, make notes of your ideas as they will be helpful in Section 4.
  • Section 4 focuses on the Going Higher for Student Carers: Recognition Award. There are different activities depending where you on your journey, whether you are working towards the award or have already achieved it.
• Resources section provides a list of resources and key contacts that can support you in your work with student carers.