Student Parents and Carers
City is committed to supporting student parents, carers and pregnant students throughout the course of their studies with us.
Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Student Parent guidance
City has guidance in place to ensure that we are providing effective support to students who are expecting, adopting, or who are parents or have caring responsibilities.
This guidance includes:
- Details of the support options available to students
- Advice for staff to whom you may disclose your status as a parent, carer or someone who is expecting
- Best practice accommodations for exams and assessments, interrupting your studies and supporting international students who may have specific issues relating to their visas
- Information on support and processes within City for the unfortunate event of miscarriage, still birth or neonatal death.
View the Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Student Parent Guidance
For any further questions or advice relating to Student Parents and Carers, or to make recommendations for additional support which could be developed at City, email Jack Kilker, Student Equality and Diversity Officer, or call 020 7040 0475.
On-campus facilities
Student Health and Wellbeing has guidance in place to ensure that we are providing effective support to students who are expecting, or who are parents who are breastfeeding.
On– Campus Rest Facilities
The Sensory Room (please liaise with Student Health & Wellbeing to access - wellbeing@city.ac.uk)
On - Campus Facilities suitable for expressing milk
- Bunhill Row G008
- Bunhill Row G009
- CitySport OXLG11
- Franklin RX104
- Franklin R303
- Franklin R403
- Finsbury Square XG07A
- Rhind Building D301
Storing Breast Milk
Student Health and Wellbeing, now located at University Building B209 (Next to the Student Centre) has a lockable fridge in the reception area for storing breastmilk. This is available until 4pm Monday – Friday (during term time). Other areas with fridges suitable include:
- University Building Fridge behind main reception BXG04
- Franklin Building Staff kitchens: RX101, RX301, RX401
- CitySport Staff kitchen: OX204
- Bunhil Row PAF Office: G008
- Urdang staffroom: XLG14
- Urdang main reception: G01
- University Building Student Health and Wellbeing B209
Access to hot water
Access to hot water is available from the University Refectory.
Accessing First aid
If you require urgent First Aid, please dial 020 7040 3333, stating your location and that you require First Aid. There are First Aid boxes containing standard first aid supplies available on every floor on campus.
External facilities
Islington Council’s Childcare and early education site can help students find registered childcare and early education providers in Islington. They can also help with paying for childcare.
Funding
- Students can contact the Student Funding Team at funding@City.ac.uk for financial queries. Please note that they have a two working day turnaround on responses.
- The NUS page covers information on Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, Ordinary Statutory Paternity and Statutory Adoption Pay for new parents.
- If you’re responsible for a child under 16 years old (or under 20 in full-time education or training approved by the government) you may be able to claim Child Benefit from the government. You get a weekly amount for each child. If you’re under 20 years old and in full-time education, someone (e.g. your parent) may be able to claim Child Benefit for you. Gov.uk Child Claim Benefit
Accommodation
There is no accommodation for couples or families at City - all rooms are for single occupancy only. However, there are some private student housing providers who provide accommodation in London for couples and families. These have not been viewed or formally approved by City, University of London and you would need to contact these housing providers directly for more information.
Our extensive online guide to private accommodation can help you get started with your search.