Welcome Inclusivity Reps Jade & Kate

To be a point of contact for any member of a Club or Society Inclusivity Reps To be a point of contact for any member of a Club or Society A direct contact for students who might find it difficult to sign up and get stuck in

Inclusivity Reps Working to promote an inclusive and friendly environment for all members Be warm and welcoming Give advice Solve welfare issues Fix personal problems

What does Inclusivity mean? Which different groups of people might feel less included? What circumstances might make people feel less included? Commuting students International Work commitments Financial issues Childcare responsibilities / caring responsibilities Students with disabilities (hidden) How accessible are they – logistics Transport Anyone and everyone Mental health issues / anxiety Shy / introverted Intercalating / late entry Can’t find out about the society – no knowledge Sex / race / sexuality Mature students / younger students Alcohol

What does an inclusive event look like?

Where to Signpost? SU Part Time Officers – represent marginalised groups: Women’s Officer LGBT+ Officer Student Disability Officer Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer International Students’ Officer Mature Students’ Officer

firstpoint firstpoint is dedicated to helping students access information and support during their studies. Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5.30pm. Peirson Study and Guidance Centre on St John’s Campus. Telephone: 01905 542551 Email: firstpoint@worc.ac.uk 

firstpoint Money advice Hardship fund (ALF) Program Advisers Study Abroad Academic support Counselling and Mental Health ID cards Careers Disability and dyslexia Explain firstpoint is a good place to go even if the issue isn’t listed on the slide

Student Support Advisers Sometimes life can be complicated and when students feel overwhelmed, are finding relationships difficult, facing tough decisions or just want some reassurance they can book a confidential, 1-2-1 appointment with an Adviser through firstpoint. studentlife@worc.ac.uk

Counselling & Mental Health Service www.worc.ac.uk/counselling Based in Woodbury, St John’s Campus Depression Anger Anxiety Relationships Explain that counselling is confidential. It’s sometimes helpful to be able to talk to someone independently and the Crew should make it seem like just another service for students Bereavement

Counselling & Mental Health Service Students can request support by completing an online Self-Referral Form.   The team can be contacted by phone on 01905 54 2832, or by emailing them at cmh@worc.ac.uk.

SU Help & Advice Kate Gynn, Academic & Welfare Advisor Independent and confidential help & advice Academic issues like mitigating circumstances & plagiarism Complaints about the University Disciplinary procedures Accommodation issues (private and University) Welfare advice During Welcome Week I might be doing a lot of signposting to firstpoint and other student services. However, students might need help & advice if they are struggling to deal with a University service.

Support for Reps First point of call for inclusivity issues: Academic & Welfare Adviser - Independent and confidential help & advice Kate Gynn k.gynn@worc.ac.uk SU 005

Look after your mate – Student Minds Our ‘Look After Your Mate’ campaign, aims to give more students across the UK the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to support their friends at university

Activities Inclusivity Forum Once per semester 4pm, Friday 10th November 4pm, Friday 16th February What do you want to get from this Forum?