1. Welcome Inclusivity Reps
Jade & Kate

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. What does an inclusive event look like?

6. 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

7. 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:

8. 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

9. 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, appointment with an Adviser through firstpoint.

10. Counselling & Mental Health Service
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

11. Counselling & Mental Health Service
Students can request support by completing an online Self-Referral Form.  
The team can be contacted by phone on , or by ing

12. 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.

13. Support for Reps First point of call for inclusivity issues:
Academic & Welfare Adviser - Independent and confidential help & advice
Kate Gynn
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14. 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

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