Updates to performance sport and student maternity policies, and student support guidelines. NewExceptional Circumstances PolicyThe new Exceptional Circumstances Policy replaces the existing Special Circumstances Policy, and the provisions of Taught Assessment Regulation 28 regarding coursework extensions. More information about the new policy is available here:Exceptional Circumstances PolicyUpdatedPerformance Sport PolicyThe amended policy provides greater clarity around the range of sporting activities eligible for consideration, and the options for Schools wishing to offer flexibility for student athletes around their attendance or assessment.Performance Sport PolicyStudent Maternity and Parental Leave PolicyThis policy (previously called Student Maternity and Family Leave Policy) has been reviewed and extensively updated to promote ease of use and more inclusive support for students.Student Maternity and Parental Leave PolicyStudent Support FrameworkWith effect from 1 August 2024, the Framework has been updated to give greater clarity on the roles within the student support model, who has leadership responsibilities for the model in Colleges, Schools/Deaneries and centrally, and how the model will be monitored and evaluated to ensure ongoing.Student Support FrameworkStudent Support GuidelinesThese are operational guidelines for implementing the Student Support Framework and are published in the Student Support Briefing Resources folder. Student Support Briefing Resources This article was published on 2024-07-29