All full-time further education students at Reading College have a Personal Tutor.

At the start of the course your tutor will:

• provide you with a warm welcome and an introduction to the College, its services and facilities
• explain the Tutorial Entitlement and the rights and responsibilities of a Reading College student
• record your individual qualifications, achievements, experience and interests on entering college
• monitor that you have started a programme of study that is right for you
• working with you to set initial individual targets and action plans
• discuss your career intentions and how they can be achieved.

Throughout the course your tutor will:

• provide help and advice when needed
• review your progress in order to update your targets and action plans within your Individual Learning Plan
• communicate with other relevant staff to inform the review process
• if necessary, helping you to contact Student Services or Additional Learning Support staff
• for students who are under 18 years of age, keep parents or guardians informed of your progress and developments
• for students who are sponsored by their employer, keeping that employer informed of your progress and developments.

Towards the end of the course your tutor will:

• help you make informed decisions about future education and career options
• help you update your CVs and produce personal statements
• collect information on progress and achievements from course and subject tutors
• provide a personal and academic reference when required by prospective universities, colleges or employers
• confirm with you your success and destination after leaving Reading College.