New Starter Information Enrolment will begin during the last two weeks of August. We will write to you nearer the time with the details of exactly when you should come to enrol. It is important that you attend your enrolment appointment as we may not be able to hold your place. Your course will begin during the week commencing 4th September 2017.
Attendance Matters
Attendance is crucial to the success of our students and will be a key focus for the College this year. Our goal is to enable you to leave the College ready and prepared for the next stage in your career. Attendance and punctuality are key to your success, both on your course and in the world of work. We will support you by: • Monitoring your attendance (and punctuality) daily • Contacting you and key staff when we are worried that your attendance is slipping • Telephoning your named parent/carer about your absence (if you are under 19 at the start of your course)
2017 Enrolment Appointment Once you have accepted your place at City College Norwich you will be invited in to enrol on your first choice course.
How you can help us
• Arrange medical and other appointments outside of lesson time • Avoid holidays during term time • Tell us when you need help or if anything is affecting your attendance – we are here to support you to get the most out of your studies with us • Check that we have the correct person named as your next of kin on our records
Why your attendance matters The table below (table A) shows you the direct link between attendance and Success (your achievement) for our students in 14/15.
Table A Attendance % Impact
Achievement Rate in 15/16
100 – 90%
You are on the right track and have a good chance of doing well on your course
97.01%
89 – 75%
Your attendance is poor and this may start to have an impact on your success on your course
94.32%
Less than 75%
There is something seriously wrong and you may not achieve on your course
80.83%
This second table (table B) shows you how much more you will earn over your lifetime by successfully achieving your qualification.
Table B Qualification
Lifetime benefit of earnings
Level 2 Qualifications
£35,000-£71,000
Level 3 Qualifications
£37,000-£89,000
8 reasons for choosing City College Norwich Brilliant teachers As well as being highly-qualified experts who know their subjects inside out, our staff are also warm, friendly and care about your child’s success. Entrepreneurial learning We encourage and value creativity, enterprise and innovation. All students are given exciting opportunities to enhance their skills in enterprise-related activities through The StartUp Lounge, the first facility of its kind in the country dedicated to the development of entrepreneurial and employability skills. What’s more, many of our courses are designed and constructed with the active involvement of local employers so you can be sure that the skills you are is learning are the ones that local businesses are looking for in their future employees. Support for students We are passionate about student success and providing the best teaching and learning. The same applies to our support services. Through our Student Services team we help students with emotional and wellbeing issues as well as arranging counselling, help with careers and finances and generally wrap around support that students can access at any time during their course. Exciting futures Many of our students go on to Higher Education every year from our Sixth Form and Level 3 courses across the College. More choices BTECs, A Levels, NVQs, Diplomas and even Apprenticeships! We offer our students the widest choice of courses in the area and we offer great progression routes to Higher Education programmes. Your local college We enjoy excellent bus links and we are just a 15 minute walk from the city centre, making us readily accessible. High standards of excellence We take great pride in our achievements. We attract high-calibre students who are drawn to City College Norwich because they are assured that our reputation for the highest levels of teaching is thoroughly deserved. Fantastic facilities Our superb facilities and committed staff enable us to deliver high quality teaching and training in a friendly and supportive environment that is designed to meet students’ individual needs.
Supported Learning
The College has a wide variety of support services and resources which may be able support you if you require help on your course, support may include: • In-Class Support • Off-Course Support • One-to-One Support • Shared Support In-Class • Discreet Support • Access to Equipment, Assisted Technology and Adapted Resources • Exam Arrangements We treat every case individually and reasonable adjustments will be made for all students with additional needs where possible. Please contact Curriculum Services for more information: Curriculum Services A2 of the Norwich Building Telephone: 01603 773 241 Email:
[email protected]
Contacting parents/carers If you are under 19 at the start of your course then we may contact your named parent/carer about: • Attendance • Progress update • Exam details and schedules • Trips away from College • Newsletters • Behaviour and disciplinary issues • Other key messages such as safeguarding, UCAS and student awards
Student’s Union
We have an active and vibrant Students’ Union here at College and they are committed to making sure that your voice is heard and that you get the most out of your college experience. The SU team are here primarily for you so any concern you have, no matter how big or small, please come and tell the Union or your class rep. To get in contact with the SU, all you need to do is either visit the office, call on 01603 773 077 or email
[email protected]. We look forward to meeting you.
Travel to City College Norwich
For up-to-date travel pass options for students getting to college go to the Student Travel page on www.ccn.ac.uk/student-travel-offers
Young Carers
We know that some of our students are Young Carers or Young Adult Carers. If you have significant caring responsibilities at home and would like to tell us about it, please drop in to see us in the Wellbeing Zone.
If you would like more information or advice about an individual travel plan call into the Advice Shop or email
[email protected]
We want to be able to support you so that you can really enjoy your time at College.
If you live over 3 miles from the college and travel on a core route then you may be eligible for subsidised travel from Norfolk County Council see www.norfolk.gov.uk/post16transport or call 0344 800 8020.
Looked After Children and Care Leavers
Finance
16-18 year olds and 19-24 year olds with an EHCP: If you or your parents are on a low income, under £26,000 per year then you may be eligible for the 16-19 Bursary Fund. Application forms are available from the Advice Shop. You may also be eligible for Free College Meals if on certain benefits. There is also a Guaranteed Bursary available if you are in care, a care leaver, or you claim income support in your own right or you claim both Disability Living Allowance (or Personal Independence Payments) and Employment Support Allowance. Come and see us in the Advice Shop for help in applying. 19+ year olds: If you are on a low income (under £22,000) then you may be eligible for money from the 19+ Discretionary Learner Support Fund. We do not assess parental income but if you are married or living with a partner then we will assess your joint income (under £35,000). Application forms are available from the Advice Shop or download from www.ccn.ac.uk/finance 19+ Advanced Learning Loans: If you are 19+ and on a low income (under £22,000), studying at Level 3/4 and have taken out an Advanced Learning Loan then you may be eligible for the 19+ Advanced Learning Loan Bursary, to help towards childcare and travel costs. Application forms are available from the Advice Shop or download from www.ccn.ac.uk/finance Let us help you! More information and advice available from Jane in The Advice Shop – call 01603 773 773 or email
[email protected]
If you are a Looked After Child or CareLeaver and you would like to see our Statement of Commitment of how we can support you at college, please email our Wellbeing Team Leader Jock Downie email
[email protected]
Application or Enrolment Queries
If you have any queries over the summer break about your application or enrolment, or you need any more information, contact:
www.ccn.ac.uk Call us on: 01603 773 773 Or email:
[email protected] [email protected]
