In this section we have added some additional information to support you in your studies.  There is specific help here with preparing for and/or returning to academic study.  We encourage you to explore these resources and any of the links provided.  These include information about health and well-being and will help you to consider what individual support you may need to put in place. 

We have suggested a range of resources that you may find helpful, you may wish to find more locally based resources in your workplace or University. 

English - Skills for learning  

The link below is useful for you to brush up on your writing skills.  It’s a free Open University resource. 

English - Skills for Learning website 

Study Skills Support 

The links below take you to a range of study and revision resources.  These can support you throughout your studies: 

Strategic study techniques 

Revision 

Revision Techniques (including video)

Exam techniques 

Open Learn – Free courses 

Psychological wellbeing and support  

Studying may be a stressful time so it is important to learn how to manage stress.  Visit this page for information about managing stress, including self-talk and relaxation techniques audio.   

The mental health organisations Mind and Rethink provide excellent information, support and specific advice via telephone  that may help you. 

For more information visit the Mind website.

For information visit the Rethink website.

Disability support

If you have are disabled you may be entitled to assistance and support and should seek advice from your employer/University about how to access an assessment to ensure your support requirements are met. 

Disability Rights UK – they have factsheets on apprenticeships (although not specific to degree apprenticeships) and on HE as well as work and skills.  They also provide advice on disclosure which includes reasonable adjustments.

https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/work - ‘work and disabled people’ has a range of useful links

https://myplusstudentsclub.com/ The site provides opportunities for students with disabilities to connect with employers, receive advice and search for jobs.  They also have several e-books on the following; benefits of being open and how to be open with employers, completing CVs and application forms with a disability and adjustments in the recruitment process, embracing and communicating your strengths.

If the help you need at work is not covered by your employer making reasonable adjustments, you may be able to get help from Access to Work https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work

Watch a video on Access to work - supporting more disabled people into work

Diversity support 

You may have other diverse support requirements which you are encouraged to discuss with your employer and University to find out what assistance there is for you. 

Further information about protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 can be found on the ACAS website