Information for Parents & Carers

WORKING TOGETHER TO ENHANCE LIVES.

We work in partnership with parents/carers and our community to enhance the lives of all students and maintain an inclusive highly successful college. We warmly welcome all contact with parents and carers of our students and provide a number of opportunities for parents to be involved in their child’s progress and development of the college as a whole.

Letters & Correspondence

14 October 2024 - Letter to all Parents & Carers

18 November 2024 - Parents’/Carers’ Evening letter to all Parents & Carers

Parents’/Carers’ Evenings

Parents/Carers evenings provide an opportunity for you to talk to your child’s personal tutors and teachers about the formal side of their life at NewVIc, but we also want to celebrate their success and achievements with you and get your input on college developments. We hold two parent evenings each year, that we will invite you to, in November and March/April. These events provide an opportunity for you and your son or daughter to discuss their progress with their tutor/teachers and ask any questions you may have.

Our first Parents/Carers Evening of the academic year will be held on Wednesday 27 November 2024. See the Letters & Correspondence section above for more information.

Parent Guide

Your partnership with us:

We warmly welcome all contact we have with parents and guardians and want to build a supportive and professional partnership with you. Our expectations of parents have been developed with our Parent Council.

These expectations are that you will support your child to be successful by: 

• Ensuring your child attends college regularly and on time, with the necessary books and equipment

• Encouraging your child to complete homework and coursework by the deadlines set

• Expecting your child to follow the Student Code of Conduct

• Responding to communication from the college (eg phone calls, emails and invitations to meet)

• Attending parents’ evenings

• Getting in contact with the tutor if any concerns or family issues arise that are affecting your child

• Ensuring that your contact details are up to date at all times

• Treating all staff with respect and courtesy, as you would expect to be treated yourself

Personal Tutor & Progress Reviews

Every NewVIc student has a personal tutor who they see on a regular basis. The tutor plays a key role in your child’s education. They will work together to plan your child’s learning and review his or her progress. They also offer support and guidance with other aspects of your child’s development, such as careers and extracurricular activities.

Tutors check on students’ progress throughout the year and there are key points where students review their progress with teachers and tutors. At these progress reviews we look at attendance, behaviour, submission of work, marks and grades and progress towards the final qualification. We also look at personal development and see what extra-curricular activities the student is involved in, for example sports, leadership opportunities or volunteering.

If you would like to contact the college to discuss your child’s progress please call 020 7473 4110 and ask to speak to your child’s tutor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between school and college?

There are similarities: students are expected to attend classes and are set homework that needs to be completed within deadlines. Students are expected to commit to their learning and behave responsibly and respectfully. There are exams or course work assignments throughout the academic year.

There are differences: there is no uniform, staff are called by their first names and students are treated as adults and have freedom of movement outside scheduled classes.

NewVIc offers a safe, calm and purposeful adult-oriented environment with an atmosphere conducive to responsible independent study and positive working relationships.

What should my son or daughter do if they have concerns about any aspect of college life?

If the concerns relate to a student’s course, they should speak to their personal tutor in the first instance. If they feel unable to do this, they should speak to someone in student services or any other member of staff. If the concern is of a personal nature, students should approach a safeguarding and welfare adviser or the college counsellor.

What if my son or daughter thinks they have chosen the wrong course?

Changing course is normally only possible in the first few weeks of the autumn term. If your son or daughter feels that the course is not right for them, then we will try to help. They will need to inform their tutor who will work with our advice and recruitment team and our senior managers to try and find a suitable alternative for your son or daughter, where possible.

Do students have to pay any fees?

Students pay a £50 refundable deposit. On some courses, materials may need to be purchased as part of the course. Trips and visits need a small financial contribution. Students on certain courses may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; this costs £20 (non-refundable) and is administered at the start of the course.

Does my son or daughter have to be in college even when they do not have a class?

Students are not required to be on campus when they do not have lessons but are welcome to use college facilities at these times. When on campus, they must ensure that they display their student ID card at all times.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the college or would like to get in touch to discuss your child’s progress please feel free to contact us.

info@newvic.ac.uk

0207 473 4110