Parents’ Induction Evening

September 2013

About you

What is different about College?

1 Lack of bells!

2 Independent learning

3 Pace

Role of the Personal Tutor Support for the transition from school to

College First point of contact for home Performance manager Support and guidance on progression

choices One-to-one advice and guidance Supporting students through ‘dips’ eg

coursework deadlines

Role of the Personal Tutor The personal tutor is the first point of contact for parents and

first point of contact for students Personal tutors closely monitor their academic progress, and

encourage them to achieve their potential throughout their time at College.

The personal tutor role is central to student progression. The personal tutor acts as a critical friend and will ensure students strive to achieve beyond their minimum expected grade

They will have two tutorials each week, plus there will be a number of one to one meeting with their personal tutor

Personal tutors support students to meet the challenges they will face at College and help them to look beyond Priestley. The personal tutor will guide and support students to their chosen goal, whether that is employment or HE

What makes a successful learner? Attend all sessions Be an independent learner Extend understanding of topics through

additional study Work with staff Think critically Balance outside interests and college

commitments

Take advantage of all the opportunities that College can give

Support for Learning

Enrich Yourself

Key dates

Student/parent clinic – 30 September 2013 Performance monitoring data on Student Quay every half term Induction review days 16/17 October Parents’ consultation evening 21 November (by request or

invitation) for level 2 students Subject reports for level 2 and level 3 first years on line 16

December Mock Exam week – 20 January 2014 Parents’ consultation evening 12 February 2014 (by request or

invitation) for level 3 first year students

Thank you for taking the time to attend this evening’s sessions

Are there any questions?

Parents’ Induction Evening

September 2013