Please note: A year 2 student is anyone studying the second year of a 2 year program. For example second year of A Levels or second year of a level 3 program

Our online booking system is now live for the Year 2 student, November events. Booking is essential via our online booking system.

To log in to the parents evening booking system, either ask the student to log in with their usual details or login with your parent account. Parent usernames are in the format studentnumberp@student.derby-college.ac.uk, e.g. 123456p@student.derby-college.ac.uk. Parent passwords are the student’s date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY, e.g. 24022002 for 24th February 2002.

Please note: if you are unable to book via the booking system this may be due to your student not giving consent to discuss their progress.

HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE/LATENESS

If your child is unable to attend College they must inform us. They can do this by completing the ‘Absence Form’ on the DCG website Report your absence

Or, go to the College homepage, scroll to the bottom to the ‘Quick Links’ section and find Report an Absence or Lateness.

If you can’t access the internet you can report absences by calling 0800 028 0289.

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER?

IF SO, YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS!

Supported Internships enable you to access trained, enthusiastic employees at no cost to yourself. Break down barriers to employing people with inclusion needs, with full support, whilst developing a diverse and positive workforce.

WHAT IS A SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP?

A partnership between an employer and a learning provider, supporting people with an EHCP and inclusion need into paid employment.
A hands-on training programme of around 12 months based mainly in the workplace.
A training programme where both the employer and intern are fully supported by the learning provider to ensure a positive experience for all.

CONTACT US TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE

Email: WorkPlacement@derby-college.ac.uk

CAREERS

APPRENTICESHIP FOCUS

Several large employers, with bases in the local area, are advertising apprenticeship vacancies and holding Apprenticeship Open Evenings for opportunities starting in September 2024, highlights include:

JCB: Apprenticeships (jcb.com)- use the link to view their wide range of apprenticeship opportunities (various levels and job areas available) for a September 2024 start

You might find the following websites helpful – they give more information about apprenticeships and how they work, plus advice and tips to help you support your child, if they are considering progressing onto an apprenticeship after College

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/parent-zone/ and Ultimate Guides — Finding an apprenticeship (ucas.com)

HIGHER EDUCATION FOCUS

For Level 3, year 2 students’ parents/carers (those applying for HE)

If your child is applying for Higher Education (via UCAS), the internal deadline, for their completed UCAS application form and tutor hand-in checklist is 27th November.

Your child’s tutor will support them through the application process, and they will arrange to meet with your child once they’ve completed their application to go through the hand-in checklist.

There are a range of online resources for students to support them with their UCAS application; these include– a guide to the UCAS Hub, a personal statement builder, a Step by Step guide to the UCAS form and an online version of the ‘Everything You Need To Know About Applying For Higher Education’ guide (paper copies of the guide available from the Careers Advisers on site). Your child’s tutor will be able to signpost them to the resources or, alternatively they can contact the Careers team to request a link.

Students, or parents/carers with UCAS related questions, can contact the Careers team by email: careers@derby-college.ac.uk or the link Careers Adviser on your child’s site:

Roundhouse sites: Rachel Hobson- room K101, the Roundhouse
Joseph Wright Centre: Jayne Nelson and Vicki Kirk- room G20, in the library
Broomfield site: Jane Boswell- Student Services (Monday-Wednesday and Friday)
Ilkeston site: Jane Boswell- Library (Thursday only in person; at other times please email Jane or message her on Teams)

PARENT AND CARER SUPPORT

Join the DCG Parent and Carer Support Group…

We have created a Parent and Carer Support Group on Facebook, as a place for you to:

Access resources and content related to well-being, careers, study skills
Ask questions and offer suggestions related to College
Network and support other parents and carers.

The page is managed by the Student Pastoral Coaches from each campus who can answer your queries.

Join the DCG Parent and Carer Support Group

Access the Parents Portal

We have a dedicated online Parents Portal for you to log onto. The Parents Portal enables you to view your child’s live attendance, progress reports and SMART Targets. Parent Portal

Parent Voice

Your views matter to us and the feedback you provide will help us shape the service we provide your son, daughter or child in your care at Derby College. If you would like to tell us your views please email Parent Voice

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More information for Parents and Carers can be found on the DCG website.