4.2  Part A: Student Carer Policy

Going Higher for Student Carers: Recognition Award

Go back to the Resources for College and University Staff (Supporting Student Carers) [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] webpage you have just viewed and scroll down to the Guidance on developing a Student Carer Support Policy. Read through the guidance then complete Activity 4.2.

Activity 4.2  Getting started on your Student Carer Policy

Timing: Allow 5–10 minutes

From what you know about student carers from the earlier sections of the course, what kind of practical, pastoral and academic processes would support student carers towards success in your university?

Write around six bullet points that would be useful to have in your university’s Student Carer Policy. Use the text box below or your learning journal if you’re using one.

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4.1  Getting started with Going Higher

4.3  Part B: Building on your award