What will talking to an advisor be like?
A member of the team will contact you at your preferred email address within five working days to agree next steps. We will suggest a meeting time, and this can be in person or on Microsoft Teams.
At the meeting we will provide advice and guidance in relation to your circumstances. This will include your support needs including referral to external specialists if appropriate. We will also provide advice and guidance in relation to formal procedures and how the investigation and decision making process works. We are here to listen and help you understand your options at your pace.
What should I include in the form?
The form directs you to provide a summary of what you have experienced or witnessed we know it can be very difficult to go over the details so please be assured that you do not need to write detailed accounts as you will have the opportunity to talk to an advisor in detail.
If you choose to proceed to a formal procedure, advice and guidance will be provided every step of the way, by our specialists teams within Student Wellbeing and Employee Relations to help you understand how the investigation and decision-making process works.
Do I have to decide about making a formal report?
You will not be under any expectation or obligation to make a formal complaint or allegations. This is your decision. However, it is not always possible to take direct action, for example, disciplinary action, without the formal involvement of a named person.
There is no limit to the number of times you can talk to us to make your decision. to make your decision.