Personal Tutor
TUTORIAL POLICY
All full time students are entitled to effective and appropriate tutorial support to promote their personal and social development and well being and ensure successful participation in their programmes of study. This tutorial support will also enable each individual to gain maximum benefit from all the opportunities the College offers. The tutorial system provides support and guidance for students in three key areas:
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academic and vocational achievement,
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personal and social development and well being,
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and preparation for future employment and Higher Education.
Indeed many of the functions of a Learning Coach are undertaken by the Personal Tutor.
Detailed Responsibilities and Duties:
A Personal Tutor must regard any matter relating to a student in the group as her/his concern and should:
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Deliver the Induction Programme in conjunction with other tutors/specialists, and mark and submit any induction materials/ assessment records as required on time
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Provide appropriate tutorial support to include One-to-One Reviews in which students are encouraged to be active, self-directed learners, setting their own aims and goals and to participate in the review process effectively
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Keep an accurate record of attendance at Personal Tutor sessions
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Ensure students have a full programme of study and are enrolled for all aspects of their programme
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Take initial action in dealing with and monitoring problems relating to academic progress, behaviour or personal matters of students in line with College procedures
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Deal with any unexplained absence of an unacceptable level in line with College Disciplinary Process
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Provide appropriate referral to other support systems, where necessary
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Facilitate transfer to other choices or programmes and complete early leavers documentation, if appropriate
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Prepare, in consultation with colleagues, material for references, testimonials and reports as required
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Keep accurate records relating to Personal Tutor duties
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Encourage and facilitate progression, motivation and aspiration through career education by facilitating motivational inputs, careers information and course advice, referring students to the College Careers Department and the Careers Service as necessary
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Attend consultation evenings
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Attend training events and Personal Tutor meetings
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Encourage students to participate in College life as widely as possible and foster a sense of belonging
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Participate in the evaluation of the Programme
The Personal Tutor is directly responsible to her/his Deputy Director or relevant manager or Head.
