Resources

Supporting Students with ASD: A Guide for Tutors

Kerry, our Progression and Success Officer has put together some tips and simple adjustments which can help students with ASD to get the best out of online learning during the Covid-19 situation.

 

Health & Wellbeing During the Pandemic: A Guide for Students

Deb, our NHS Liaison Officer has devised a toolkit to help students to look after their mental health and wellbeing which is particularly important during these unprecedented times and challenges.

 

A Checklist for Personal Tutors supporting Healthcare Students

Deb, our NHS Liaison Officer has developed a toolkit for personal tutors to ensure students are looking after their wellbeing and practicing self-care but also to identify any students who might be struggling.

 

Mental Health Awareness: A Guide for Personal Tutors

Katy, our Foundation Year Support Officer has developed a mental health awareness guide for personal tutors, based on the training developed by Mind which is currently being delivered to staff.

 

Keeping Active in Halls or at Home

Anne, our Active Wellbeing Officer has developed a guide to share some room exercises and desk stretches for those looking to get active in their halls or homes whilst studying online.

 

Introduction to Wellbeing for new students

Katy, our Foundation Year Support Officer has developed an introduction to wellbeing session which was delivered to students during Keele Welcome Week as students transition into university. 

 

Mindfulness

As part of a supporting your wellbeing series, Katy, our FY Support Officer developed some guidance on mindfulness. This introduces students to what mindfulness is, the purpose and some practical activities.

 

Supporting the Mental Health of Black People: A Guide for Friends

The project team have developed a guide that outlines the specific challenges black people face, educational resources, how to support a friend who may be struggling and how to be an active bystander.

 

Bereavement Resource

Toni, our postgraduate officer developed a resource to support students through bereavement.

PhD During The Pandemic

Toni our Postgraduate Project Officer created a signposting resource for PhD students. This includes how to adjust, maintaining productivity and managing milestones such as the viva.

 

Foundation Year: Preparing for the Transition to Year 1

Katy, our FY Support Officer has developed a resource for foundation year students to prepare them for the transition to Year 1. This includes handy tips from previous FY students.

 

General and Active Wellbeing Slides for Staff to Share

Anne, our Active Wellbeing Officer, developed wellbeing slides for staff to share before, during, and after lectures. These slides promote general and active wellbeing messages.

 

Supporting Your Wellbeing: A guide for students with ASD

Our Progression and Success Officer, Kerry, has been supporting students with ASD and has developed this guide to help students support their own wellbeing, including top tips on how to stay safe on campus.

 

Welcome Back following a Break in Studies

It's not easy returning to study after a long break so our Progression and Success Officer has developed this resource to support students as they return from a leave of absence.

 

Managing Academic Stress

Katy, our FY Support Officer has developed some guidance to help students manage academic stress including positive and negative stress, dealing with stressful situations and developing a wellbeing toolkit.

 

Self-esteem

Katy, our FY Support Officer has developed some guidance on self-esteem. This guidance explains what self-esteem is, the relationship with mental health, and some top tips towards improving self-esteem.

 

Supporting the Mental Health of Black People: A Guide for Black Students

The project team have developed a guide that outlines the things that can influence Black mental health, tips for improving mental health and an overview of what support is available.

 
 

Taking Control of My Wellbeing at University

Anne, our Active Wellbeing Officer has developed an online module for new students coming to Keele or Staffs in September which aims to empower students to look after their physical and mental wellbeing.

 

20 Activities for the ‘New Normal’ during the Pandemic

The project officers have developed a resource which outlines 20 things that can be done whilst social distancing including online quizzes, workouts and games. Check it out below.

 

Setting Goals and Taking Action: Achieving your Lifestyle Goals

Anne, our Active Wellbeing Officer has developed a work booklet aimed at increasing exercise by setting goals and creating action plans. This model can also be used for other lifestyle goals as well as your studies.

 

Supporting Your Learning: Digital Skills for students with ASD

Kerry, our Progression and Success Officer has developed a follow on support document for students with ASD to support them with their digital learning skills including things to consider during the pandemic.

 

Postgraduate Taught During the Pandemic

Toni our Postgraduate Project Officer created a signposting resource for PGT students. This includes how to adjust, maintaining productivity and managing milestones such as the dissertation.

 

A Student Guide to Resilience

Katy, our FY Support Officer has developed some guidance on resilience. This aims to help students understand what resilience is, the importance, and how to develop it.

 

Food and Mood

In the final part of a supporting your wellbeing series, Katy, our FY Support Officer introduces students to the relationship between what we eat and our mood and provides some top tips.

 

Transition Handbook: Supporting your Transition into HE

Our FY Support Officer, Katy and FE Liaison Officer, Laura have developed a guide to help you to make a successful transition into university life, and navigate your way through your first year at university and beyond.

 

Campaign Resources

Staying Well in Isolation: Staying Connected & Well

We have created this guide with the help of our Student Advisory Panel for students who may be feeling isolated, or are physically isolating because of the virus. The guide aims to showcase ways to stay connected and keep well.

 

If you would like editable versions of any of the resources developed by Start to Success, please email us.