Falling at the First Hurdle! Why it’s so important to be in class on time

first hurdle!

Why it’s so important to be in class on time...

We all know the importance of being on time for work and appointments, and helping our young people get into good habits is part of the life skills we teach…but there’s a much more important reason not to be late to class.

The opening ten minutes of the class is crucial to effective learning for the rest of the session. In the ‘opening phase’, the teacher consolidates the learning from the last class, links it to what will be taught in the session ahead and sets out what key elements of learning will be covered. It provides a road map for learning…without it, the late learner is like a ship without a rudder for the rest of the class.

So the next time your son or daughter presses the snooze button, it would be great if you could go in there, switch the light on and remind them about the early bird…

Attendance and Reporting an Absence

We appreciate your support in promoting the importance of good College attendance to your child.

If your child is going to be absent from College, please report this as early as possible by calling:

01204 482 999. The line is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.