Parent FAQs

Progress is monitored through regular assessments and reviews. Parents/carers will be invited to a Parents Evening in term 1 and may receive progress reports throughout the year. You can also contact the tutor or course leader directly if you wish to discuss any information shared with you.

Encourage your child to speak with their Personal Tutor as soon as possible. Subject tutors have a wealth of experience and a wide range of strategies to support students who find themselves struggling. The earlier concerns are shared, the sooner the support can be put in place.

Attendance is tracked daily. If a student is absent without authorisation, we may send a text, email, or call home. 

Poor punctuality or unauthorised absences are followed up by the Tutor or curriculum team.  If patterns emerge, or attendance is persistently poor, then a member of the curriculum team will contact you to discuss the issues and try and support the required improvements.  Continued issues may lead to formal warnings or meetings with parents.

Your first point of contact is usually the designated Personal Tutor. For wellbeing concerns, the safeguarding or pastoral team can be contacted.

Yes. We regularly send updates via a newsletter which is shared each term with important dates and news. This newsletter contains a wealth of information to celebrate student and college successes as well as share opportunities coming up to support students, and any other important information.

We have a dedicated SEND and learning support team that offers tailored support for students with EHCPs, dyslexia, mental health needs, or other learning difficulties. Contact details here?

We have trained staff and a safeguarding team on site who can support your child. Please encourage them to speak to either their Personal Development Coach or their Personal Tutor. You can contact the Personal Tutor if you have concerns that you wish to share.

Absolutely. We offer careers guidance, CV writing workshops, mock interviews, UCAS support, apprenticeship info, and more. Every student has access to a careers adviser whilst studying at Chesterfield College.  You can also visit our dedicated careers section for parents here For parents – Chesterfield College. 

Yes. Our vocational tutors, Personal Development Coaches and careers team support all pathways and provide guidance throughout the application processes.

Although each and every course is different and has different requirements for completion, most students will need to complete work experience as a mandatory part of their course. We help students source placements and prepare professionally.

We offer clubs, sports, volunteering, student voice, trips, and enrichment weeks to support personal development alongside academic study.  Encourage your child to speak to their Personal Tutor or Personal Development Coach to find out more. 

Eligible students may receive a bursary to help with travel, meals, or materials. Applications can be made through the student services team.  You can check the eligibility criteria here Bursary/Financial Support – Chesterfield College.

If your child qualifies for the bursary then we may be able to support them with course-related costs. Please contact the student services team for more details.