I am delighted to welcome you to the new academic year at Derby College Group (DCG). It has been a busy summer at DCG enrolling new students online and preparing for the new academic year ahead.

For Year 1 students these first weeks of term are classed as an induction period. Your child will have received an introduction to their study programme, been given access to an online student handbook, their own Derby College email address and access to our online learning space, Moodle. They will also have been allocated a personal coach who will work with them throughout their time at College and help ensure they achieve a positive destination after their study programme.

We hope you enjoy reading your monthly e-newsletter from Derby College Group.
MANDIE STRAVINO OBE
Chief Executive

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Current students at DCG

Term Dates

Parents Evening Dates

Prospective students of DCG

DCG Open Days

PARENT AND CARER WELCOME EVENTS

FOR THE PARENTS AND CARERS OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS

Parent/Carer Induction – The Joseph Wright Centre – 03/10/2023
Parent/Carer Induction – Broomfield Hall – 04/10/2023
Parent/Carer Induction – The Roundhouse – 05/10/2023

EVENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The Joseph Wright Centre Open Evening – 25/10/2023
The Roundhouse Open Evening – 09/11/2023
Broomfield Hall Open Evening – 15/11/2023

EVENTS FOR ADULTS

The Community College, Ilkeston Open Day – 18/10/2023

View all of our upcoming events on the DCG website.

EPQ SHOWCASE EVENT

Students at the Joseph Wright Centre have been engaging in a qualification alongside their A levels using their creative, analytical and organisational powers to devise and develop their own independent projects involving the production artefacts and delivery of events in a variety of academic and creative fields.

Come along to our Extended Project Qualification Showcase at the Joseph Wright Centre to see our students showcase their work.

Extended Project Qualification Showcase Tickets, Tue 24 Oct 2023 at 17:00 | Eventbrite

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENROL

To start the enrolment process your child must first apply online, to find out how to apply online.

Rest assured all applications are being processed and we’ll be in touch whenever there are updates. Please make sure your child checks their Inbox (don’t forget to check the spam/junk folder too!).

All Applicants set up an ‘InTouch Account’ with us. Your child can check the progress of their application via their account and can contact us with any questions by logging into their InTouch portal.

If you need to contact us directly about your child’s application, you can call us on 0800 028 0289

Careers

The Careers team are available to help your child with their next steps/option choices. Please get in touch with the team by emailing: careers@derby-college.ac.uk or by ringing the College on 0800 028 0289 and asking for the Careers team

The team can also help if your child:

• is unsure about their option choice
• changes their mind about their choice
• if they need help with applications, CVs and interviews

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.