Wellbeing and support
Read about some of the ways we offer support to our students at Escape Studios, including health, learning, academic and wellbeing support.
To provide a free, confidential and 24/7 wellbeing service for students we are partnering with Spectrum.Life.
As well as a confidential, in-the-moment support service and counselling referrals, Spectrum.Life offers extra wellbeing tools including fitness plans, recipes, eLearning content and more.
See more information about the programme
If you have any concerns please email studentservices@escapestudios.ac.uk
You’ll have your own personal tutor and meet with them regularly for pastoral support and to discuss your progress each term.
You don’t have to wait for a formal meeting to get support - we have an open-door policy, which means you can ask to talk to your personal tutor, programme leader or Student Services at any time. Just ask!
We also monitor attendance very closely, as it’s vital to your success. We want to make sure we’re there to help, if you have any problems. So, we’ll be in touch if you’ve been absent, and if you miss more than a couple of classes, we’ll arrange to meet and talk things through.
Our brilliant Studio Assistants are an invaluable part of our support team. They are here to help make sure you're on the right track.
As Escapees (Escape Studios alumni!), our Studio Assistants have been through it all before. They are based at our Escape Hub as well as in the studios to assist the tutor and classes on a day-to day basis*.
Studio Assistants are also available after class to help with coursework or clarify anything from the lessons.
*Undergraduate classes over 17 students and postgraduate classes over 6 students have an assigned Studio Assistant to offer extra support to the tutor and students.
Although studying with us is primarily a creative, visual experience, there is also an academic side to be fulfilled such as writing essays or presenting.
Our Study Skills Team run workshops throughout the year and are available for 1-2-1 support on writing skills, presenting techniques or any study-related questions. They are also experienced working with students with additional learning needs such as ADHD and dyslexia.
We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome students from all backgrounds. We follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.
When you’re accepted to study with us, we’ll invite you to talk about any extra support you might need to succeed in your course. Additional learning needs can come from various conditions, including:
Specific learning challenges like Dyslexia or Dyspraxia
Mental health issues
Sensory or physical disabilities
Long-term or serious medical conditions.
If you need it, we’ll provide additional learning support throughout your time with us. This could include:
Offering mechanical or electronic tools to assist you
Changing how your learning materials are presented
Giving you different options for completing assignments
Providing someone to help you access resources.
Feel free to reach out to us to discuss your needs, even if your situation isn’t listed here. If you wish to apply for an additional learning needs agreement, this can be done through MyEscape.
On our OLE you’ll discover a range of study materials to support your learning. Resources include module information, video tutorials, technical support and helpful guidance.
You’ll have full access to our online library 24/7, including thousands of ejournals and over 400,000 ebooks! The materials you’ll need for each topic are included in your online learning modules, so you’ll know exactly what’s coming up and how to prepare for each one.
If you have a disability, you may be entitled to claim Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). Make sure you do this as early as possible, as it can take some time for applications to be approved. Find out more about DSA on the government website.