Student Services 2021-2022
Welcome to Student Services It’s very important to us that our students feel secure, happy and settled with their chosen course and that the College promotes and maintains high standards of individual attention and pastoral care, enabling every student to thrive and to reach their full potential.
Abbi Thorpe Student Services Manager
Student Services is on the second floor and is a place where you will always find someone who can offer support. The Personal Progress Tutors (PPTs) are based here along with the Additional Learning Support team.
Personal Progress Tutors (PPTs) Each student is an individual and may require different levels and types of support throughout their time at Abbeygate Sixth Form College. Your PPT takes an interest in your wellbeing and progress and can offer advice and help on any matter — academic, financial, personal and social.
Getting in touch with your PPT You will meet your PPT on the first day of College. If you need to get in touch with your PPT, please pop into Student Services or send them an email. There will always be someone in Student Services who will be able to help you.
What do PPTs offer? We have a fabulous and experienced team of PPTs in the college whose role is to support you throughout your Sixth Form journey.
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By helping you to settle in and get used to new routines Having weekly tutorials Regular 1:1 meetings to discuss progression Offering extra support to access wellbeing or financial resources • Discussing progression pathways after Sixth Form • Supporting you to develop your organisational skills and reach your goals
Tutorial Programme A bespoke tutorial programme will give you all the information and skills you will need to support you during Sixth Form and beyond. We look at all the key elements to keep you safe and well alongside teaching independent study skills and time management. These will equip you for a life of work and study after Sixth Form.
Covering current events in the tutorials allows students to discuss and formulate responses to some of the most pressing issues of the day; including Climate Change and Black Lives Matter.
Your health and wellbeing is really important and through the tutorial programme, we will help you to establish a healthy lifestyle and make sure you keep safe online.
Careers Advice We will make sure that you have all the advice and guidance you need before you decide your next steps after Sixth Form.
Louise O’Dwyer Careers Advisor
We offer... • 1:1 careers interviews with our Careers Advisor • Links with universities offering subject tasters, events and open days • Higher Education Conference • Help with UCAS applications and personal statements • Support with CV writing through the tutorial programme and 1:1 meetings with your PPT
Additional Learning Support (ALS) The ALS team is based in Student Services. They support students who have specific learning differences such as dyslexia, hearing and visual impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD and physical, medical and mental health conditions.
Tracy Squirrell Additional Learning Support Co-ordinator
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The Additional Learning Support team (ALS) helps by: • Supporting your transition from school to Sixth Form and on to your next steps • Arranging access concessions assessments for exams • Offering assistive technology • Working in a 1:1 or small group basis with students with additional needs • Giving personalised support for students with EHCPs
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01284 636501
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