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| Withdrawn or very quiet | ||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? |
