Higher Education Support

Canvas

Canvas VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) https://gig.instructure.com/ is a system for managing and delivering online learning materials and resources to students. It links all these resources and other helpful digital tools in a convenient, easily accessible location. This platform is accessible to all East Riding staff and students using their Office 365 login credentials.

Success Coaches

Each university-level course is assigned a dedicated Success Coach. They are a non-teaching staff member with a degree who collaborates with students to address any concerns they may encounter throughout their studies. Here are some of the services they provide:

• First point of contact for higher education learners
• Student advocacy
• Supporting students who have or may need mitigation
• Pastoral support, online, telephone and in person
• Guidance and support in regards to on-campus and outside agencies and services

If you have any questions, then please contact them.

Michael Dabare: [email protected]

Fiona Pearson: [email protected] or 01482 390 812

Non Medical Helper (NMH)

Our team of Student Support Officers provide assistance to students receiving the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), either in-person or through remote channels. Students diagnosed with conditions like dyslexia and autism can access this support, which aims to enhance study skills such as effective proofreading and extracting pertinent information from academic texts.

NMH Costs

Student Wellbeing

Safeguarding

Our safeguarding team are available if you have any concerns or worries. You can contact them via email at: [email protected] or via phone. If you are at the Beverley campus call 07917 074 689, or for the Bridlington campus call 07769 242 878.

Helplines

The Samaritans

Available any time and free to call from any phone. They can also be contacted via email.

Steps2Change

A free NHS service provides a range of talking therapies for problems such as depression, anxiety, panic and post-trauma reaction.

0303 123 4000

Carers FIRST

A charity supporting people who look after a relative or friend who would not otherwise be able to manage. They offer emotional and practical support, along with advice, information, and guidance to those who care for others.

0300 303 1555

Student Funding

Student financial support continues to be available. Students should continue to contact [email protected] with any financial support queries. Please let us know if you require urgent financial assistance.

Careers and employability

Gaining your first job after graduating can be tricky, so remember to ask for support and utilise any available resources. We often host employer events for our undergraduates, however as alumni you are also welcome to attend. Please contact a member of the Higher Education Employability team to book your place.

You can contact the Higher Education Employability team for advice on CVs, interviews and job applications. They can be contacted via email at: [email protected]