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

2. 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!

3. Our Community Subject area community Teaching staff Personal Tutors
Support staff

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

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

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

7. 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!

8. 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 s
Maths and English initial assessments

9. 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!

10. Any questions?