1. Introductory Evening for New Parents Welcome

2. Plan for the Evening - ST Welcome – Senior Tutor College Overview and Contact with Parents – Head of Faculty Student Support - Senior Tutor Student Tracking – Head of Faculty Student View – Student Ambassador Questions

3. College Overview & Ethos - HoF Student-centred ethos High quality teaching & learning High quality student support & care Ofsted: outstanding Student success Listening to students & parents

4. Achievement 2014 - HoF Overall pass rate of 99.5% 54% of students achieved grades A* to B 38 subjects achieved 100% pass rate. A-level pass rate 99% Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma pass rate 99% Level 2 BTEC Diploma 88%

5. Pastoral Care - HoF Supporting students Safeguarding Student Charter: Entitlements & Responsibilities Student Code of Conduct & Disciplinary Process

6. Student Charter - HoF www.cirencester.ac.uk Parent Zone:Student Support

7. Student Code of Conduct - HoF www.cirencester.ac.uk Parent Zone:Student Support

8. Dialogue with Parents - HoF 16-19 age range Three way relationship Confidentiality Communciation ParentLink, ParentZone, texts and e-mails Parent Consultation Evenings Autumn Term 2014 Thursday 13 th November or Wednesday 19 th November Spring Term 2015 Wednesday 11 th March or Thursday 19 th March www.cirencester.ac.uk

9. Parent Zone Click Login

10. Parent Zone Your username will start with a C Your password will be 6 letters and 4 numbers.. or request a password to be sent to the registered email

11. Parent Zone Once you are logged in you can follow the links to change your password to something more memorable … there are many other things you can do.. Once you are logged in you can follow the links to change your password to something more memorable … there are many other things you can do..

12. Parent Zone Read Notices Report Absence Follow direct links to Wisepay

13. Parent Zone View data inc. Attendance Target / Predicted Grades Timetable View data inc. Attendance Target / Predicted Grades Timetable

14. Parent Zone Contact the Student Journey Team if … You have not received a username and password You need to tell us your email address You need to update your email address You have any questions about the data on Parent Zone

15. Tutorial Support - ST Role of the Personal Tutor Support & guidance/Individual Learning Plans/Progression – liaise with parents as necessary Role of the Student Attendance Monitor Liaise with parents & students, tutors & teachers on attendance matters Role of the Senior Tutor Risk, retention & discipline

16. - ST

17. Tutor groups – The Cirencester College Model - ST Groups are specialised in areas which best fit student goals, such as university, employment or apprenticeship Tutor group sessions will be 30 minutes once a week with additional larger sessions on Wednesday afternoon such as the HE launch. There is a programme covering Careers/UCAS/Employability including the Careers and Employability Convention in March 2015

18. Learning Plus What is learning plus? Learning plus is a term that encompasses all the elements of college where students experience learning ‘outside of the classroom’ Such as? Enrichment, Employer and University talks, Careers Guidance, Support for learning, such as Learning Support, Library and Moodle

20. Careers & Higher Education Guidance - ST Tutor support Careers – University and Employers Convention 3 rd march 2015 Apprenticeships, employment and higher education UCAS process, university visits and talks HE Parents’ Evening – 27 th November 2014

21. Enrichment and other support services - ST Enrichment activities Library & Learning Resource Centres Counselling Range of other services in the Reception area

22. HoF For further information please contact Laura Daniel - laura.daniel@cirencester.ac.uk The application deadline is Wednesday 1 st Octoberlaura.daniel@cirencester.ac.uk Developing employability skills & preparing students for the world of work This 18 month programme will run alongside a students’ academic studies and will include the following:- Masterclasses – leaning about the world of work including interview techniques, CV writing and how to network. Workplace Visit – students will be able to meet people in their work environment and learn hands-on about what they do. E-mentor – students will be paired up with an e-mentor through a secure online platform. They will offer advice, provide guidance and help equip their mentee with the skills needed for the workplace.

23. Student View My experience at Cirencester College

24. Conclusion - Senior Tutor Questions This powerpoint will be available via ParentZone on the College website Thank you for attending