About the College
The College aims to provide the highest quality education and training for its students. This can only be done if students, particularly the younger ones, feel secure and supported and know they are expected to work hard and that their performance is being monitored. For this to be successful we need your help and to maintain contact with you throughout your son or daughters time at College.
Choosing the right course
Going to College not only represents a challenge to the students, but to parents and guardians as well. As parents you have a large part to play in your son or daughter’s choices. Choosing the right course with them is a very important decision. Therefore the College offers a free information service to help you make the correct choice. Simply call 01252 407040 for any help or advice you need.
Our School Liaison Officer visits many year 10 and 11 pupils and attends career fairs and parents evenings to provide information about the range of future career options available. Our Career Advisers and Information Team are always available to assist any students who feel they have made the wrong choice or need additional information. Our staff are always happy to discuss all options with students and/or their parents.
In the summer before their course starts, there will be an opportunity to attend a Summer School. Once at College, all courses begin with an Induction Programme. The Summer School and Induction enable students to review other options at an early stage if required.
Our promise to you as parents and guardians
We believe that the best results for your son or daughter will be achieved if we work closely together; we treat students as mature individuals when they come to the College, and we will monitor their well-being. This will be done via regular meetings and tutorials. Attendance is monitored and you will be notified if your son or daughter fails to attend classes, without prior notice, on three consecutive occasions.
Catering
The Farnborough refectory provides a choice of healthy and nutritious food from 8.00am-6.30pm, including hot & Cold Breakfasts, Lunch and Dinner. A deli bar in the Plaza area offers fresh baguettes, jacket potatoes and salads. The Aldershot site also provides catering facilities for its students there.
The College believes healthy nutrition for youngsters not only promotes well being but also offers better concentration and learning ability for its students.
Term Dates/ Parents' Evenings 2009-2010
Autumn Term 2009
Monday 7th September – Thursday 17th December
Half Term Friday 23rd October -Friday 30th October
Parents evening Thursday 1st October
Spring Term 2010
Monday 4th January - Friday 1st April
Half Term Monday 15th – Friday 19th February
Parents evening Wednesday 13th January
Summer Term 2010
Monday 19th April – Friday 9th July
Half Term Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June
Parents evening Thursday 13th May
Education Maintenance Allowance
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) may help with towards your costs for attending college. The allowance can pay up to £30 per week depending on your family finances. Applications are issued by your child’s school towards the end of year 11. Make sure you apply this scheme could make a difference.
For more information contact EMA's free helpline on 080 810 16 219 or online at www.direct.gov.uk/ema
FE students
We have a Connexions personal adviser who helps students aged 16 to 19 with university applications, job-hunting and other post-college options. Appointments are made at the Learning Resource Centre helpdesk.