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Academic Support at LEA
If personal issues affect your studies, talk to your tutor. They help manage workload and explain policies on extenuating circumstances. Or ask student services to speak for you. Our team uses inclusive methods like advance handouts and assignment breakdowns. All noted in your student handbook for shared progress tracking.
Online resource repository
Search topics like time management and referencing. Tailored to your needs. (Where applicable.)
Face-to-face or online tutorials and workshops
Cover research, writing, collaboration. Available for Foundation, Language, and other courses.
Student-staff forum
Share views on learning across institutions. (Where applicable.)
When to Seek Extra Help
- Struggling with grades: Get one-on-one advice, self-enrol workshops, or online resources from Library Learning Support. Builds independent study skills.
- New to higher education: Support for academic conventions if from different systems.
- Starting a new year: Adjust to changes in culture, expectations. Ideal for diverse backgrounds like international or work-return students.
- Motivation or time issues: Tutoring links self-efficacy to success. Start here to avoid falling behind.
- Specific learning differences: Refer to Academic Study Skills Tutors in Wellbeing Team or Disability Service. (Not direct from Library team.)
- English proficiency problems: Go to language centre for grammar, punctuation help. Visit our website for details. (From “English Language Assistance and Resources.docx” – IELTS min: Foundation 5.0, Undergraduate 5.5; take at British Council.)
Practical Tip : Download our study skills checklist from the repository. Use it weekly to track progress – students who do see 20% better grades in our surveys.
