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Student parent and carer support

We seek to create an inclusive environment that is welcoming to parents, carers and their children.

UAL’s definition of parenthood includes:

  • Expectant parents
  • Pregnancy
  • Fertility treatment
  • Fostering
  • Baby loss
  • Adoption
  • Abortion of a pregnancy
  • Parents and carers of children

UAL’s definition of caring responsibilities adopts the definition from The Carers Trust UK, which defines a carer as “anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem, or an addiction cannot cope without their support.”

Policies and guidance

There is a wide range of support available for student parents and carers at UAL.  Including:

  • Health advice
  • adjustments for childcare and caring responsibilities
  • support for authorised absence or time out
  • support with adjusted assessments and extenuating circumstances
  • financial advice and support
  • accommodation support
  • and more.

Student parenthood and caring support guidance

Read our full guidance and get the support you need to study

Children on site policy

Staff, students, and visitors are welcome to bring their children onto site at UAL for brief visits

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