Group Tutors

 As a student aged between 16 - 18 you will be part of a tutor group of approximately 20 others.  Initially, your group tutor will have responsibility for helping you settle in and overcoming any difficulties which might arise.  Your group tutor may be someone who teaches one of your main subjects but you will also meet your group tutor on two other occasions in the week.

You will have regular one-to-one discussions with your group tutor to monitor your progress, help you with your course and plan for the future.  Written reports known as Reviews will be produced periodically as part of this process.

You will also meet each week as a tutor group.  Early sessions will cover issues concerned with settling into the College; you will learn how to use the IT, library and careers facilities and to develop your study skills.  Later, you will deal with revision skills, examination techniques, personal finance and other topics relevant to the time after you have left College.

During the early part of your time at the College, your link tutor who admitted you will also be available to help you with any problems, especially if you wish to make changes to your programme of study.