Policy Statement
The School is committed to fostering student success through its Personal Academic Tutoring (PAT) system. Every student is assigned a dedicated tutor for academic and pastoral support. PATs provide guidance, assist with personal challenges, and connect students with additional resources. Coordinated by the Student Success Team, the PAT system enhances student inclusion, engagement, and confidence.
Principles
- Guidance: Offering individualised guidance to promote academic and personal development.
- Support: Providing support that addresses the unique needs and challenges faced by students.
- Mentorship: Encouraging a mentor-mentee relationship that establishes trust and open communication.
- Accessibility: Ensuring that Personal Academic Tutors (PATs) are accessible and available to their students.
- Confidentiality: Maintaining discretion in all matters discussed within the PAT relationship.
- Accountability: Holding both PATs and students responsible for actively participating in the tutoring process.
- Empathy: Approaching all interactions with understanding and consideration for personal circumstances.
- Professionalism: Upholding the highest professional standards in the role of a Personal Academic Tutor.
- Development: Supporting the ongoing development and training of PATs to enhance their effectiveness.
- Feedback: Making provisions for regular feedback on the PAT experience from students to improve the system.
- Continuous Improvement: Committing to regular policy reviews and updates to maintain relevance and efficacy.
- Collaboration: Promoting a collaborative approach between PATs and other support services within the School.
Metrics and KPIs
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as key performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.
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