Tutorial Support

EACH STUDENT ENROLLED AT HEREFORD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE WILL BE ALLOCATED A PERSONAL TUTOR WHO WILL BE A DEDICATED MEMBER OF STAFF WHO WILL OVERSEE YOUR PERSONAL WELFARE AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS WHILST AT THE COLLEGE. IN ADDITION TO TIMETABLED TUTORIAL SESSIONS, YOU WILL HAVE ONE TO ONE PROGRESS REVIEWS SCHEDULED DURING THE YEAR TO ALLOW TIME TO REFLECT UPON YOUR PROGRESS AND DISCUSS ANY PERSONAL ISSUES WHICH YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING. YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO ARRANGE TO SEE YOUR TUTOR IN THE TUTORIAL HUB WHENEVER YOU REQUIRE THEIR SUPPORT OR ADVICE. YOUR TUTOR WILL ALSO HELP YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR PLANS ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AFTER LEAVING COLLEGE AND WILL SUPPORT YOU WITH ACHIEVING THEM.

The Personal Tutors are managed by Directors of Studies. The Director of Studies role is to co-ordinate the work of the Personal Tutors, oversee student programmes and progress and to provide more focused personal welfare and safeguarding support. Parents/guardians who wish to see a Personal Tutor or Director of Studies on behalf of their son or daughter, may arrange a meeting by emailing them through the Parent Portal or be contacting them through the College Reception.

PROGRESS REVIEW EVENINGS

There are regular Progress Review Evenings at which parents/guardians are invited to discuss individual student progress with their Subject Tutors and Personal Tutors, and where advice on careers and higher education is given. Details are included in the Student Handbook & Academic Diary and the Parents’ Handbook.

TUTORIAL PROGRAMME

The Tutorial Programme is delivered through fortnightly timetabled group sessions that will provide students with valuable information and important advice about the College, studying, careers and life skills. The topics covered in these sessions include: » Internet Safety » Alcohol & Drug Awareness » Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health » Sexual Health » Exam Anxiety » Study Skills » Healthy Relationships » Fundamental British Values