student support
The College has a comprehensive network of support available to students as they progress through their learning programmes. We outline below the different sources of internal and external support that can be deployed to meet their diverse needs. I take the privilege to thank you and your entire teaching team who were directly and indirectly involved with my daughter. My daughter received tremendous support, help and encouragement from the teaching team during her time at St Charles. It would not have been possible without Ms Mary McHugh's involvement, who motivated and time to time gave advice. We will not forget the support she received also from Mr Jordan Macedo, Ms Liz Lancaster, Mr Roddy Font, Mr Adam Childcraft and Mr Alwyn Morgan
I am glad to say that my daughter will be continuing her studies at University and that it was possible because of your dedicated team, of which I am thankful for.
Tutor
All students are attached to a Tutor Group. They
meet with the Assistant Pastoral Manager weekly for 55 minutes, and
this member of staff takes responsibility to monitor a students’ overall
progress through the College, and to encourage them to take maximum advantage
of all we can offer. They would normally be the first point of contact for
parents/carers should there be any issues to address.
Pastoral Manager
There are five Pastoral Managers, each managing a
team of 10/11 Group Tutors. They deal with managing changes to students’
programmes, and support students who need intervention to get back on task with
their studies, as well as act as problem solvers for any other barriers to
students’ progress and eventual achievement. Their role is comparable to that
of Head of Year in a school. They also work closely with parents when
necessary.
Assistant Principal
- Student Services
The Assistant Principal responsible for Student
Services oversees all the student support services and is responsible
for their co-ordination and development. He can also be contacted by parents if
required.
Careers Coordinator
& Advisor
The Careers Coordinator and Advisor oversees all the
College systems and events relating to university and job progression, as well
as working to support individual students with customised advice and guidance
appropriate to their plans and aspirations. His work is supported by external
organisations with advisers from IntoUniversity, IntoWork, PSEV and through
partnerships with ULAS, universities such as Roehampton and Portsmouth.
Chaplain
Our full-time chaplain provides a source of personal
support for individual students, and is available on a drop-in basis, as well
as organising group activities that meet students’ spiritual needs through the
liturgies, retreats and sacramental programmes. Please see the Chaplaincy page for more
information.
Bursary Support
There is a designated member of the administrative
team who can help students with the application process and resolve any issues
with attendance records or payments.
External agencies
All these staff can refer students to a range of
external specialist support services when needed.