FAQ's (College)
What is the Annual Review Process?
Your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) will continue to be reviewed each year through the Annual Review process. The meetings are chaired by a member of our Education, Health and Care Plan Team who ensures effective coordination of services and fully supports your child in discussing the pupil view document, ensuring all outcomes are met.
When do we receive reports?
We will provide written reports over the course of the year. They will focus on progress towards your child’s EHCP outcomes. There are also several formal opportunities during the year for you to meet with your child’s Teachers. In the Autumn term you will be able to meet their Form Tutor to discuss their progress and how they have settled in at college. In the Spring term you will be able to meet with subject Teachers to discuss progress in specific curriculum areas. In the Summer term you will receive a full written report on your young person’s achievements and future targets. You will have the chance to discuss any issues arising from this report if you wish to do so.
Is there lost property?
We are not insured against the loss or damage of property therefore New Bridge College cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage to personal items. We recommend that expensive items and accessories should not be worn to College.
Can I go on a tour?
Tours are available on request, please contact the office for more information.
What happens with transition?
Transition days take place each year and New Bridge College works collaboratively with other organisations to ensure that your child has a positive experience and introduction to the College environment so that they feel safe, meet their new tutor groups and prepare them for their next stage in post-16 education.
Is there a Parents Group?
At the College we hold termly meetings with external agencies that support our families the dates are shared in advance via Facebook and the website page. Parents/carers can also notify the pastoral lead or admin team if they wish to attend.
Is there Careers Guidance?
New Bridge College has Careers Guidance Services provided by a qualified career advisor. There is also a drop-in service held at Positive Steps where young people and families can gain information and support. These are held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 80 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ, telephone 0161 621 9400. In addition, we have a dedicated careers team in college that consists of Mr Morrison and Miss Thompson. This team works towards enhancing the careers experience within the curriculum by gaining work experience opportunities.
Our aim is to work towards correctly identifying a suitable destination for your young person, this will vary upon your young person’s needs. However, we aim to have high aspirations for all our students whether that is volunteering in the community or working towards full paid employment or further education.
Where are the college's policies?
New Bridge College has clear policies and procedures that safeguard everybody connected with the school which can be found here:
https://www.newbridgeschool.net/Policies/
Who are the Governors?
A full list of governors can be found on the school website.
What happens in an emergency closure?
e endeavor to always keep College open during the academic term. However, there are very rare occasions when we may have to close. If such a decision is made by the Chief Executive Officer, the following action is taken to communicate with parents:
- A message will be sent to parents via Arbor
- A message is placed on the website www.newbridgegroup.net to advise parents of the situation. The website is then updated as and when more information about the situation is available
- The phone message is updated with pertinent information about the situation
- Information is shared via the school’s Facebook and Twitter feed @newbridgegroup.
- The ‘school closure’ page on the Oldham Council website is updated by the local authority to show our status as closed, and the information is kept updated www.oldham.gov.uk/schoolclos
