Who are we?
The National Learning Network (NLN) Educational Support Service works in conjunction with staff to provide a holistic, inclusive and psychologically based service to students. The NLN Educational Support Service is a psychology led service which provides support to the students of TU Dublin - Blanchardstown Campus. The service adopts a holistic approach and recognises that student well-being is intertwined with their academic experiences. The NLN Educational Support Service team includes educational psychologists, assistant psychologists and access to an occupational therapist to support students attending the college with both academic and personal needs that may arise during their college year.
What do we do?
We support students by designing individualised and goal-orientated support programmes targeting each area that the student wishes to improve. Students can access a range of study, wellness, social and organisational support sessions with an Assistant Psychologist. NLN recognise the needs of individuals with learning differences, and the service provides specialized supports to students with Specific Learning Difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism, Mental Health and Long Term Illness. NLN’s Educational Support Service strives to promote students' independence and encourage them to develop the skills that will help them to flourish during their time in college.
In addition to accommodating students with medical and other support needs that have been referred by Student Services, the NLN team also provides support to the entire student population, so that any student who needs support is welcome to come to the service to make an appointment. We provide support for students in the following areas:
One to One appointments: Working with students to develop their skills in the areas of general study skills to anxiety management, social skills and confidence building.
Group Study Skills Sessions: Working in groups on specific topics to collaborate and develop general learning skills. Keep an eye on our page for upcoming study skills classes!
How to get in touch with us?
You may be recommended to make an appointment to meet with NLN from Student Services or a staff member, or you may want to organise a meeting with NLN yourself. You can follow the stepsin the image below to arrange an appointment or drop in to our office in Block A.
To make an appointment, please contact us with your free times or use the link below to book online:
Click Here to Book an Appointment
Resources
Study Supports
- Concentration
- Essay Structuring
- Paragraph Structuring
- Examples of a good intro
- How to organise your argument
- Examples of a well structured conclusion
- Tips for Group Projects
- What do Lecturers want
- Academic Writing
- How to read a Journal Article
- Note Taking in Lectures
- How to Approach your Essay
- Apps for Students
Exam Support
Wellbeing Supports
- Grounding Exercise
- Study-Life Balance
- Reduce Covid-19 Anxiety
- Relaxation Techniques
- Relaxation Techniques to Manage Stress
- Tips to Deal with Exam Stress
Organisation & Time Management
Please also visit our YouTube Channel which has additional Academic Support videos and videos on Assistive Technology.