Parents and guardians

We focus on providing high quality teaching, learning and tutoring, which is underpinned by a range of student support services. We believe that by working in partnership with parents and guardians we have the best opportunity to support the personal development and success of each of our learners.

We will keep in touch with you through our:

f Parent Portal Site, which will give you information on your young person’s timetable, attendance and give you access to their latest

Progress Reports f Parent pages on our website, which provide you with information, updates, links, term dates and event details f Progress Evenings, where you can meet your young person’s tutor or subject lecturers to discuss their progress f Personal tutors, who may phone or email if there is a concern about your young person’s

attendance, punctuality, behaviour, work completion or a serious conduct issue f Wellbeing and Safeguarding Team or your young person’s personal tutor, if there are concerns about their safety, health or wellbeing f Parent/Guardian Newsletters, which give updates on events and celebrating student achievement.

We value your support and look forward to working with you.

For further information on the support your young person will have access to at College, see pages 43-44 or contact us.

Support for Apprentices

Making the transition from school or full time education to employment is an exciting time. We know that it can also raise a number of questions and we are more than happy to answer any queries you may have. Feel free to phone our Apprenticeship Hotline on 01392 400800, where one of our friendly Training and Recruitment Advisers are on hand to offer support. Apprentices have access to a wide range of College services and all employers are vetted for suitability before they take on a young person as an Apprentice.

The interface between the College, student and parents is great - it is delicate, as the student is an adult by the end of the course, and the College gets it absolutely right.

Paul (parent of former BTEC student)

The College environment is so good. It is really a nice balance of being independent and having your own space to grow, but also having the support there if you need it, so it is not so intimidating. All my teachers and friends will support me if I have a problem with anything. I have gained so much confidence here.

Grace, studying A Levels. Previously studied at Holsworthy Community College.