Coming to College for the first time is a huge step for any young person.
As a family, you are likely to be feeling excited about the future but it is also natural to have questions and anxieties.
The aim of our Parent and Carer Handbook is to provide practical advice and guidance based on frequently asked questions, and to signpost you to additional sources of information and support where required.
The handbook will give you detailed information about subjects including:
- Derwen College’s mission and values
- Curriculum
- How Derwen College works with parents and families
- Term dates
- Starting your journey at Derwen College
- Equality, diversity and inclusion statement
- Medical and therapy support
- College rules
- Policies and procedures
- What should I bring to College?
- Bringing personal equipment to College
- Short Breaks
- Supporting Derwen College Charity
- Absence – Exceptional Leave of Absence request form
Click on the relevant handbook below for more information.
Residential Students
For Parents and Carers of residential students studying at our Gobowen site.
Day Students
(Satellite sites)
For Parents and Carers of residential students studying at our Ludlow, Telford and Walford campuses.
Day Students (Gobowen)
For parents and carers of day students studying at our Gobowen site.