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Welcome to City of Bristol College
"I know that your son or daughter will be making decisions that will significantly affect their future. You will want to feel confident that they have made the best choice so I would like to warmly invite you to attend one of our evening advice sessions. You are also welcome to contact us at any other time with questions that will help you make these important decisions."
Keith Elliott CBE
Principal and Chief Executive
Opportunities to find out more
We offer schools a number of opportunities for pupils in Years 9-11 to find out more about our courses and life at a Further Education college.
Contact us directly
We'd also encourage you to contact us directly by calling 0117 312 5000.
Our Information, Advice and Guidance staff have been awarded the Matrix Standard for their service so you can be assured that they will provide excellent, impartial advice to each student.
What you can expect... as parents and carers
To help you support your son or daughter as they make important decisions, read our parents' and carers' brochure.
It includes information that will answer questions you may have about studying at City of Bristol College.
You can also download a pdf version of the Parents' and Carers' brochure.
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Feedback on student progress
You will be invited to attend regular parents' evenings to discuss their progress. - All students will receive end of year reports, including predicted grades if appropriate.
Timetable
Every student will receive a copy of their timetable at the start of the year. College hours are different from school. Students will have time for private study when they are not in lessons.
The assignments, coursework and additional reading requirements will vary from course to course, but it's important that students keep up with the work set and meet their deadlines.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all sessions regularly and on time, although some students will not have lessons on every day. A register is taken at each session and the course tutor will follow up absences or lateness.
If your son or daughter will not be in College for whatever reason, please telephone and let the tutor or faculty administrator know as soon as possible.
Support
Students are given personal support and encouragement to achieve their potential throughout their time at the College.
Tutors
Personal tutors are on hand to help students both with course-related queries and personal issues.
Every student will have a nominated tutor who will meet them regularly to discuss their progress as well as their personal and learning goals.
Learning mentors can assist with planning and organisation, finding information, referrals to other services or simply listening.
We offer students all the help and support that they need to take control of their learning and achieve the best out of College.
Code of Conduct
All full-time students aged 16-19 will be asked to sign the
College Code of Conduct (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
This sets out guidelines on student behaviour and conduct. Students who break the Code of Conduct will be subject to College Disciplinary Procedures. As parents/carers you may need to be involved.
Want to find out more?
- Search for courses online or browse through our course guides.
- Find out about our advice sessions.
- Read about how your son or daughter can apply for a full-time course.
- Contact us on 0117 312 5000 or enquiries@cityofbristol.ac.uk
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