OPEN DOOR PRESENTATION FOR NEW PARENTS
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Would like to welcome you to our
Information Evening for parents of new
students
A Student’s Programme
Vocational programme
AS programme
GCSE programme
IB programme
Entry level Supported Learning programme
GCSE English or Maths or Functional Skills
Tutorial time
Enrichment
Enrichment
Freshers Fair on 30th September
Sports – including Academies and Gym
College Magazine
Partnership Scheme
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Music and drama
Faith Societies
Clubs: American Football to Zumba
Important Features of College
Life
Average programme 18-20 hours weekly
Each session separately registered
Student responsibilities
ID badges – worn visibly on lanyard
Weekly tutorial session
Tutorial provision and role
Who are we?
– Multi-disciplinary professionals
– 13 Tutors + 4 Tutor Team Leaders
– Managed by Student Services Manager
Where are we?
– 1D17
– Vocational areas
What do we do?
– Provide pastoral and academic support
– Encourage retention and progression
How do we work?
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Vocational or A level/IB focus
Caseload of approximately 200 students per tutor
Facilitating 10 – 13 tutorials per week
Scheduled / drop-in 1:1 appointments
College
Administrative
Services
Learning
Resource
Centre
External
Agencies
Parents and
Carers
Personal
Tutor
Teaching
Staff
Careers
Advisers
Commissionaires
Student
Liaison
Officer
Student
Support
Services
Additional
Learning
Support
Learner Journey: Student centred
approach
Autumn Term
Year 1 - Induction
Year 2 - UCAS process
Group work and 1:1
support and SMART
target setting
Spring Term
Employability &
options
Revision techniques
Group work and 1:1
support and SMART
target setting
Summer Term
Preparation for
HE
Progression
options
Group work and
1:1 support and
SMART target
setting
The Purpose of the 1:1
Relationship building
Holistic approach
Monitoring
Target setting
Problem solving
Mentoring
Information, advice and guidance
Separate from their studies
Keeping students on track
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Liaise with teachers, parents and student
Monitor progression
Monitor attendance and punctuality
Provide the right support
Portal
Communication tool between students, staff
and parents
On line record of student’s progression,
attendance, punctuality and targets
Progress reports will be available half
termly via Parent Portal
Monitored regularly by Personal Tutors
Positive destination
and Progression
Working 1:1 with students
Helping students progress onto next level
within college/ University/ Employment
Preparing students for employment and
apprenticeships
Liaising with careers advisers to support
student individual needs
Additional Learning Support
Support for Specific Learning Difficulties
Dyslexia
ADHD
ASD
Visual or sensory impairment
– 1:1 Tuition
– Exam Concessions
Contact Personal Tutor if you did not mention
ALS needs on application form
What do students need to do to
be successful?
Attend
– students will not be allowed into classes if
they are late without a late slip
Plan carefully
– setting and monitoring targets via Portal
Seek support
– teachers, tutors, Learning Support and
learning resources (attend workshops, use
library, access IT)
Progression within College
Vocational levels
AS to A2
IB year 1 to year 2
– progression not automatic
– good attendance, progress, attitude
– successful completion of assessments
For AS students: classes continue after exams
College year continues till 26 June 2015
Please do not book holidays in term time
Forthcoming events (dates will
be on Parent Portal & website)
19 January: Parent’s Evening for 1/2 and 1/1
students (meet teachers)
Work and Training Fair - Week Commencing 2nd
March (final day tbc shortly)
HE Fair – 21st April
Contacting the College
Personal Tutors:
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Tutor Team Leaders – Luke Higley, Mark
Newman, Rachel Bell, Rebecca Courtaux
Head of Student Services – Alexis Smith
Subject teachers
– e-mail addresses:
– [email protected]
Partnership
The Student
You
Us
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you
have questions or concerns
THANK YOU