All apprentices are in full time jobs, usually more than 30 hours and in addition you are studying for a degree. That’s a big ask and that makes you a driven and ambitious individual. You are hopefully developing strong time-management skills, agility and resilience. This video about support triangles explains the key people who are there to help. If you are not sure, then Hallam Help is the first port of call – we’re here to provide you with high quality support whenever you need it.
You can also visit the following specialist services for additional help
- student wellbeing support, including advice and information about mental health advice and reporting in relation to personal safety
- information on conduct and discipline for all students
- general advice on your health and safety responsibilities
- academic support for students with a disability, a long term medical condition or learning difficulty
- health service on campus
If you have concerns about your wellbeing or for somebody else you can visit one of the Hallam Help points in key locations across campus, take the option of discussing the matter with the lead person at your employer or raise a concern with your Work-based Learning Coach.
As an Apprentice you are an adult learner. Safeguarding duties are relevant as a higher education learner could be, or become a vulnerable adult. It is our objective to ensure that everyone engaging in university activities can participate in a safe and secure environment. The roles and responsibilities of University staff are clear in relation to responding to reported incidents of harm or threats of harm to children or young people and vulnerable adults. There are clear arrangements for reporting concerns and liaising with external authorities to protect and secure a learner’s safety. Read the University’s safeguarding policy.
Your Designated Safeguarding Lead is Sam Moorwood, Head of Work Based Learning (see your monthly letters!)