Parents, carers and guardians
Principal's Welcome
We recognise the important role that parents, guardians and carers play in their son or daughter's progress during what is a particularly important period in their lives. We are committed to working with you to support our learners in the fulfilment of their potential and their progression upon completion of their chosen programme. This page aims to answer the questions you may have about their studies here.
We very much welcome your attendance at parents' evenings when tutors will be available to talk to you about your son or daughter's progress and to discuss with you how we can best work together to support them as they progress towards the successful completion of their programme.
Open events provide further opportunity for us discuss with you and your son or daughter the progression opportunities that are available to them upon successful completion, whether that be employment, further or higher education.
We look forward to working with you to ensure that your son or daughter enjoys their time at College and derives maximum benefit from it.
Derek Branton
Principal
Parent and carer entitlement
Parents and carers of learners aged 16 to 18 are entitled to:
- At least two written reports each academic year on your son or daughter's progress
- An invitation to at least two parents evenings each year
- The opportunity to talk to your son or daughter's personal tutor should you have a concern relating to their progress
- Information from the College about any significant concerns that the College may have relating to your son or daughter's progress
- The opportunity to consent to your son or daughter's participation in any College-related trips or tours
- The opportunity to provide feedback on your perceptions of the College
Parent and carer responsibilities
The College appreciates the significant contribution that parents, guardians and carers can make to the progress and success of young people and encourages parents to actively support their son or daughter during their time at College.
Progression and open events
It is important that your son or daughter is aware of the progression opportunities available to them upon successful completion. In addition to your son or daughter's personal tutor, a team of specialist guidance officers are available upon request to advise on progression opportunities. Open event and progression events are held regularly, you are welcome to attend with your son or daughter.
Find out more on the open events page.
Staying safe
The College is committed to protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, disability, language, faith and / or sexual orientation.
Staying safe on line is one aspect of safeguarding and whilst the College has rigorous arrangements in place to protect learners from harm whilst they are at College it is important that parents, guardians and carers understand the risks associated with inappropriate use of the internet at home. Information and advice for parents on how to ensure that young people stay safe on line is available on the Thinkuknow website.
Equality and diversity
The College is committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity in the provision of all its services and is firmly committed to the principle that all learners, members of staff and the community are entitled to equality of opportunity.
For more information, read about our equality and diversity policy.
Financial support
A wide range of financial support is available to support your son or daughter while they are attending college. Our learner services team can provide more detailed information relating to Education Maintenance Allowances, up to £30 per week, and financial support towards the cost of travel, uniform, equipment and child care.
If your son or daughter is aged 19 or over they may be entitled to an Adult Learning Grant.
Feedback - compliments, complaints and comments
We welcome feedback from our customers to help us improve our services at any time during your son or daughter's time with us.
We also conduct a survey into parents' perception of the College twice a year, held to coincide with the parents evenings, to provide feedback on your son or daughter's progress. Your feedback is important to us and I would encourage you to return the completed questionnaire promptly.
Contact us
If there is anything else you would lilke to find out which you can't find on this website, please contact us. All our contact details are on the contact us page.
