PARENTS’ AND CARERS’ BOOKLET 2020 CONTENTS 3 WELCOME 4 SUPPORT AT WEST NOTTS 6 SUPPORT COACHES – HERE TO SUPPORT YOU 7 INTERNET SAFETY 8 SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING 10 APPLICATION PROCESS 12 WHY CHOOSE WEST NOTTS? 14 STUDY PROGRAMME 16 WORKING TOGETHER 17 TRANSITION AND PROGRESSION 18 COLLEGE BUS SERVICE 3 WELCOME Hi I’m Rachel I’m a learner engagement co- ordinator here at West Notts College and one of my roles is to ensure applicants have a smooth and enjoyable journey from applying with us. I will keep in touch with applicants throughout this journey by sending lots of updates through email, text and in the post as well as on the college’s Facebook page. We’ve made this guide for parents to help you see what life at college will be like for your son or daughter If you do have further and to help answer some of those questions, don’t forget questions you may have. we’ll be having a number In this booklet we’ll talk about of virtual open events and everything from the bus service, all you can always give us a the support on offer at college, the call on 0808 100 3626. kind of activities that applicants can get involved in and what applicants can expect on their first day at West Notts College. Rachel Crawford Learner engagement co-ordinatior 01623 6271919 ext 8121 email:
[email protected] 4 SUPPORT AT WEST NOTTS As a student at college, your child will have access to a wealth of advice and guidance from dedicated support teams.