INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

We are delighted that your child is considering us for the next step of their journey. Coming to college offers many opportunities and it also marks the start of a more independent life in an adult environment.

We offer students an unprecedented choice of study options after school and our Career Excellence Hubs ensure our students receive unrivalled career benefits unique to Weston College that give them the opportunity to become career ready, get ahead and stand out from the crowd!

DID YOU KNOW?

• In 2021 and for the sixth year running, we had A Level pass rates above 99%.
• Over 90% of our apprentices secure permanent employment with their employer after their apprenticeship.
• More than 90% of college students progress onto further learning, training or employment.
• 89% of Weston College students who applied to university for 2021 enrolled on their firm or insurance choice – 10.4% above the national average!
• 13% of UCAS applicants in 2021 were enrolled at Russell Group Universities.
• In 2022, Weston College was announced as Bristol & Bath Apprenticeship Provider of the Year for the fourth year in a row!

WORKING WITH YOU DURING THEIR TIME AS A STUDENT

Through close collaboration, we can support our learners to ensure they achieve their full potential and are successful, both in their studies with us and beyond. We encourage all parents and carers to join with us to support our learners and recognise the assistance they provide is essential to their progress. Therefore, we will contact parents and carers if there are any concerns about attendance, punctuality, effort or behaviour. Alongside this, we will take every opportunity to celebrate your young person’s successes.

Throughout a learner’s time at Weston College, parents and carers are kept informed and involved through several activities including:

• A start of year welcome and meet the tutor evening.
• Reports outlining the progress learners are making and communication if their attendance or performance on their programme is below the expectation set by the College.
• Parent/Carer Evenings giving you the chance to meet tutors and discuss your young person’s progress.
• Regular communications such as newsletters, plus much more...