How do you know there is a problem?
Trusting your own judgement - check the following
Is the student's behaviour causing concern? | How does the student seem? | Is there other information |
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Is the student telling you there is a problem? | Tense / irritable | Are housemates of staff telling you something about the student that indicates a problem? |
Is there anything unusual or unpredictable about the student's behaviour that makes you feel uneasy? | Sad / miserable / tearful | |
Behaving erratically | ||
Changing mood or behaviour | ||
Panicky | ||
Withdrawn or very quiet | ||
Poor concentration | ||
Smelling of alcohol / cannabis | ||
Agitated | ||
Very loud / disinhibited | ||
Talking incoherently | ||
Dulled | ||
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Is this different from your previous experience of this person? | ||
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You might see a significant change in appearance (e.g. weight change, decline in personal hygiene) | ||
Behaviours may have changed (e.g. staying in bed all day, work handed in late, not attending classes, avoiding going out) | ||
Do you need more information from the student? | Do you need more information from other staff? | Would it be helpful to consult with someone else? |
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How does she or she feel? | Has anyone else noticed a problem? | Your colleagues |
Is there something wrong? | How is the student functioning academically? | Line manager or senior colleague |
Has there been a similar experience in the past? |