Student Success and Academic Skills

The Health and Social Work Student Success and Academic Skills (SSAS) Team are here to support all our students on their learning journey. The team offer a number of services to support you both academically and pastorally during your time with us. Whether you are returning to study after a break, joining us for professional development or coming straight from college or sixth form, we are happy to provide you with the support you need to help you fulfil your potential.

We offer bookable one to one sessions with our academic tutors and a number of academic skills workshops along with social events for networking and community building throughout the year. Some examples of support offered are:

One-to-one support
Students can book academic skills sessions to receive personalised assistance with assignments or complex queries.
Workshops
Attend academic skills workshops to practise and build confidence. These workshops cover topics like essay writing, critical thinking, and referencing.
Coaching programme
Book coaching sessions to develop awareness of strengths and areas for improvement.
Community events
Attend community events to network with other students.
Canvas resources
Access learning resources and instructions through the Canvas resources module.
Digital skills
Explore self-guided resources for key digital tools at Herts, such as Canvas and StudyNet.

These services are designed to help students enhance their academic skills and confidence.

Thank you Shipa for the session with you, together with your recorded video on Essay writing, it was vital to make me able to write this level 7 Essay for my NMP course. I actually watched your video on repeat for essay writing tips.

Level 7 Student

One-to-One Feedback

Well! The one to one coaching session was an eye-opener for me. It has helped me to revive my desire by modelling it my way. The delivery length was perfect.

Level 6 Student

Coaching Feedback

Abu spent some time critiquing my writing, and he also provided sites that I might use to improve my essay-writing abilities, reflections, and linking words. I tried the materials, made the corrections he noted in my writing, and I was astonished by my grade.

Level 7 Student

One-to-One Feedback

Thank you for the advice you gave me along with the resources you sent me following the session, I achieved my highest grade in a written piece to date.

Level 6 Student

Workshop Feedback

Meet the team

Shipa Begum - Student Success and Engagement Tutor

Mariya Shabbir - Inclusive Education Tutor

Abu Ullah - Widening Participation Tutor

Freddie Stubley - Graduate Tutor

How to contact us

You can find us in Room LF271, Wright Building, College Lane Campus but if you are off-campus you can email us at hsk.skills@herts.ac.uk

Remember the SSAS Team is there to help you achieve your potential! If you have any specific questions or need further details, please access the Student Success and Academic Skills webpage.