What is Specialist Mentor Support? Expand Specialist Mentoring support is very focused time, dedicated to discussing your needs, setting actions and reviewing goals. This type of support is usually on a one to one basis with your advisor and typically takes between 1-2 hours for each session. Our Specialist Mentors have all undertaken degree level qualifications and are familiar with university processes. They are also highly trained and experienced autism specialists.
What is Study Assistant support? Expand Our study buddy support offers more practical assistance for managing your studies. Study Assistant support takes place while you attend some, or all of your classes, depending on your need. We are a small team and we will always try to ensure consistency with who delivers your Study Assistant support. You would not have a different Study Assistant every time, but would have between 1 and 3 Study Assistants who would spend time getting to know you. Our Study Assistants all have university experience or have undertaken degree level qualifications and so are familiar with the processes. They are also highly trained and experienced autism specialists.
Where does the support take place? Expand Support sessions for Specialist Mentoring usually take place on campus. Your advisor can discuss with you where you would like to meet and arrange a private meeting space. We can also conduct sessions at one of our sites, as some people prefer support to be delivered off campus. Study Assistant support will always take place on campus as this is to enable you to attend classes.
Is this support suitable for me? Expand This student support is suitable for anyone who: Has a diagnosis Is undertaking Higher Education Is studying in North East of England Is eligible or in receipt of Disabled Student Allowance
How much does the support cost? Expand The cost of your support is covered by your Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) under the Non-Medical Helper allowance. You will need to have applied for DSA and undertaken an assessment during which they will determine your support needs and allocate funding. DSA can also cover the cost of specialist equipment where needed. Specialist Mentoring support is £50 per hour with a minimum of 1 hour per session. We do not charge additional costs for travel, however, we can currently only support students attending universities in the North East or the surrounding areas. If you are based in the outer areas of the North East and would like support, please contact us to discuss. The cost of your support is covered by your Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) under the Non-Medical Helper allowance. You will need to have applied for DSA and undertaken an assessment during which they will determine your support needs and allocate funding. DSA can also cover the cost of specialist equipment where needed. For further information on Disabled Student Allowance, and how to apply, please visit www.gov.uk. You can download a table outlining our rates per hour by clicking the link below. Blank cells indicate that we do not offer these services. NMH Rates - April to June 2022
Who should I contact for more information? Expand To find out more about Student Support, please contact our Employment Futures team by calling 0191 410 9974 or emailing [email protected].