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Student Support & Wellbeing
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Informing Parents or External Partners

The University recognises that occasions arise when there is a need to consider whether information about students should be shared with parents or other external partners whether or not consent has been given. The circumstances where this may apply could include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Where it is believed that someone is at serious risk, from a physical or mental health perspective
  • Where there is a child protection concern
  • Where required by a court of law or the Police to provide information

We consider the legal and practical implications of going beyond situations such as those noted above, and we consult extensively with our students to determine the best approach to be adopted.

Please find the University's statement on emergency contacts and information sharing below.

Statement on Information Sharing and Emergency Contact in Student Support Sept 2024