Welcome Talk for our new parents John O’Shea: Vice Principal Rebecca Courtaux: Head of Student Services www.rutc.ac.uk

Welcome to RuTC One of London’s top performing colleges Academic & vocational courses Great facilities Strong support network Enrichment activities Excited to be going on this journey together!

Our Community Subject area community Teaching staff Personal Tutors Support staff

The difference… Treat our students as adults Manage their work in preparation for employment, university & life Support each student Parent input

Supportive Environment Learning Skills Workshop Exam support Commissionaire system – ID badges External agencies Additional Learning Support Careers Centre Personal Tutors Financial support Counselling

Parents: our commitment Tutor relationship College events – parents’ evenings, talks etc Parent Portal Automatic emails (if attendance goes below 90%)

Enrolment First day of enrolment: Thursday 20 August 10am – 5pm each day Open until 7pm on Thursday 20 August, Tuesday 25 August, Tuesday 1 September & Tuesday 8 September No enrolment over weekends/bank holidays Last day: Friday 11 September IMPORTANT: Enrol as soon as possible as start of term is Tuesday 1 September!

Induction Induction lasts 4 days Day 1: Day 2-4: (1.5 hours) and includes a talk from the Principalship, Student Services and Student Union Committee plus a tour of the college Day 2-4: Involves getting to know your tutor group Problem solving exercise Research skills acquisition Skills competition Information about college life and enrichment Information about progression and employability On-line induction – accessing Portal, library induction, accessing emails Maths and English initial assessments

Richmond Festival Student welcome day! 12pm – 3pm Subject taster session KISS FM DJs & student bands Dodgems, inflatables, sports Free BBQ Can buy ice cream! Subject skills hall Register before attending to be in with a chance of winning a MacBook Pro or £500 worth of vouchers!

Any questions?