Tenancy Support and Student Wellbeing Online Network - Supporting Care-leavers and Estranged Students (Online)

With student support, socialisation and wellbeing a pre-requisite in PBSA, now is the time to make sure that student care is at the heart of your offer.

The Tenancy Support and Student Wellbeing Online Network sessions are designed to allow staff working in student accommodation an opportunity to discover, discuss and share best practice on current issues within accommodation.

• One of three sessions throughout the year
• An hour each
• A chance for staff supporting students in residence to discuss the latest issues and find peer support with others
• Led by Unipol’s Tenancy Support Co-ordinators, each session will have a topical theme
• Followed by round table discussion and sharing of good practice

Spaces Available

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Agenda

Speakers

Toria Thomas, Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Coordinator, Unipol Student Homes

Toria is the Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Coordinator in Unipol. Having previously trained as a Religious Education secondary school teacher, so is well used to broaching difficult topics and answering sensitive questions. Since beginning in Unipol in May 2022, Toria has assisted student tenants with numerous issues, ranging from flat fallouts and messy kitchens, to mental health crises. Toria is passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, animal welfare and averting climate disaster.

 

Beth Murphy, Tenancy Support and Wellbeing Coordinator, Unipol Student Homes

Beth has worked in a number of roles in the Criminal Justice System and has a wide-range of experience in dealing with challenging behaviours and scenarios, alongside providing support to vulnerable and marginalised individuals. Joining Unipol in April 2023, Beth supports students to ensure their time residing with Unipol is as pleasant as possible, this involves dealing with a huge range of issues, such as tenant fallouts, anti-social behaviour and concerns around drug use; though this list is far from exhaustive! Beth is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing and social change.

Details

Our second session focusses on Supporting Care-leavers and Estranged Students within Student Accommodation.

In this forum, we will be discussing and getting ideas on how we can support students who have left Local Authority care or are estranged from their family.

With the average cost of living away at university being £18K a year, and student loans only being around £10K, there is an expectation for family to help fund study. When someone does not have that family to rely on, how are they able to navigate their finances to meet the costs involved?

Additionally, we will be discussing what wellbeing support they might require from accommodation providers. How can we ensure a smooth transition to university life.

This session will be an opportunity for discussion, idea-sharing and networking with other providers. 

Cost per delegate

Friends of Unipol Rate - £0

Normal Delegate Rate - £75

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