Advice & Guidance
Whatever you plan to study, as a Rhyl Sixth student, you’ll have access to one-to-one advice, guidance and support from experienced and supportive College staff throughout your course.
This will include Personal Tutor support, study skills sessions, revision sessions, career planning, financial advice, health and welfare support and optional College/home partnerships – all the support you’ll need to ensure your success at College and to help prepare you for work or university.
Personal Tutor Support
Each student will have a Personal Tutor to assist and support you throughout your time at College. Your Personal Tutor will meet regularly with you and:
- Help plan your programme of study
- Help you arrange extra learning support if needed
- Monitor your attendance
- Arrange careers interviews for you
- Help you plan for the future and write your reference
- Review your progress in each subject area
- Liaise with your family, send them regular reports and invite them to student review evenings
Your Tutors will also give you regular in-class feedback on assignments and assessments.
Advice & Guidance
The College Advice & Guidance Team offer:
- Impartial advice about current and future study options to help you make the right choice
- Advice on financial support, including the Education Maintenance Allowance
- Help with organising College transport to get you to and from College
- Information about childcare providers and financial help for childcare
- Careers guidance
- Information and advice on health and welfare
- Confidential advice, support and counselling through the Student Personal Support Service
Study Support
Whatever course you choose, you’ll have access to a range of learning support facilities:
- IT suites with the latest technology and software, technical support and open learning options
- Library
- Careers library and Higher Education resources
- Quiet study areas
- Your own email account and access to the internet
- Extra help with Maths, English and Study Skills if you need it
Work Experience, Careers Advice & Future Options
It’s not easy to decide which career path to take, or to choose the right training to get you started. As a full-time student, you’ll get valuable work experience with local, national or international employers and take part in a Careers Education Programme.
Careers Wales Advisers will be available to provide personal guidance and support throughout your course and you’ll have the chance to take part in a number of careers events and visits to help you plan for the future.
