If you're looking after dependents alongside your studies, these are some resources which you may find helpful.
Look after your wellbeing
Looking after your own wellbeing will help you to look after the wellbeing of others, whether that is your children, a relative you're caring for, or someone else you may be looking after.
Check out these key articles to support you:
Look after your physical health
When studying and looking after others, it's important to remember to look after your own health too. For quick tips on how to support your physical health check out our articles:
- Tops tips on managing your physical health while studying
- What does King's Sport & Wellness have on offer?
For children: There are also a wide range of fun activities that children can get stuck into such as:
When looking after children
Online learning resources for children
There are plenty of free online learning resources available for children to engage with. We've put together a list of popular resources below:
- Mylene's online Music Klass
- Maths lessons with Carol Vorderman
- David Walliams Free Audio Books
- Wildlife with Steve Bracknell
Support for children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD's)/mental health difficulties
- Sibs is a charity that supports people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister and provide information, support and training for younger siblings, parents and professionals.
- Disability Rights UK offer guidance and support.
Seek support for victims of domestic abuse
If you have concerns about you, or any of your family members that might be experiencing domestic, sexual abuse or violence, Women’s Aid have guidance for Women and Children who may be at risk.
For more information and guidance, please refer to our article What is domestic violence & abuse, and what support is available?
Seek support from your faculty or department
Each department and faculty can help you through your studies, with practical support to do with your course, but also by supporting your general wellbeing. If you have concerns about your course or you're struggling to adjust to university life, do approach your department for support. Please read the following articles for information on how to contact them:
For further guidance, take a look at some of our other articles which you may find helpful: