Tutorial is a mandatory part of each student's programme of study. It's on your timetable labelled Core Studies. Its purpose is to develop student's understanding of the wider world, helping skills for next steps as well as life beyond college. Some elements are part of the Government defined curriculum but the rest has been developed based on feedback from students. There is also time within these sessions for students to work with their Tutor on any aspect of college or their personal life that they are finding challenging.

Yes. Tutorial is compulsory for all students. 

We cover a lot of core content that students need to be successful.

Attendance is monitored in the same way as with curriculum subjects.

• First point of contact for parents and students.

• Listen to tutees’ concerns and problems and helps find solutions.

• Tracks and follows up on problems with attendance, punctuality and academic performance.

• Meets with tutees if a subject teacher reports a cause for concern.

• Help tutees develop the skills needed to manage workload effectively as well as study and revision skills to succeed academically.

• Writes UCAS and other references.

• Refers tutees for specialist advice and help where necessary.

• Helps you plan for the future and prepare for adulthood.

Each lesson is 1 hour 30 minutes. At least half of the session will be focussing on the delivery and group work. The remaining time will be dedicated to updating your Navigate account, completing UCAS if you are looking to progress to university, or your CV if you are looking to move into an apprenticeship or work. You may also be able to use this time to complete your study plus work.

Below is an overview of what is covered within each year of learning. All content is subject to change.

Level 2

• Induction - About college, expectations and understanding the role of student voice and the Student Union Executive

• Safeguarding - what it is and how to report concerns (statutory content)

• Challenges and overcoming boundaries

• Online safety (statutory content)

• Black history month and time management

• The Prevent Duty (statutory content)

• British Values (statutory content) and work experience

• Give back project - a community based team project

• Understanding personal finances

• Progression and careers

• Revision Techniques

• Positive mental health 

• Sustainability

Level 3, Year 1

• Induction - About college, expectations and understanding the role of student voice and the Student Union Executive

• Safeguarding - what it is and how to report concerns (statutory content)

• British Values (statutory content)

• Black History Month

• The Prevent Duty (statutory content)

• Time management and independent study

• Student led research project

• Progression Pathways - Higher Education, Apprenticeships and work related

• Healthy relationships (statutory content) and Personal Safety

• Positive mental health

• Personal finances

Level 3, Year 2

• Study skills - planning and organising time effectively, revision

• Stress management - building resilience, positive mental health

• Progression Pathways:  Higher Education - researching institutes and courses (selecting 5 choices), Open Days, final drafts of personal statements, completion and submission of UCAS forms, selecting Firm and Insurance choices, Student Finance, preparation for University life/study and a productive Gap Year

• Progression Pathways:  Work-based - Apprenticeships/Degree apprenticeships, researching positions and applications, CVs and covering letters, preparation for shortlisting, assessment and interviews.  

• Financial literacy 

• Online safety (statutory content), also personal safety and healthy relationships

• Safeguarding (statutory content)

• British Values (statutory content)

• Prevent Duty (statutory content)

• Black History Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Anti-bullying week, World Mental Health Day and Holocaust Memorial Day