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Tutorial Lessons - FAQs

What is the purpose of Tutorial Lessons?

Here at SJR College, we believe in educating the whole person and our tutorial lessons provide students with the opportunity to consider a wide range of topics ranging from Careers and Employability Skills, to Wellbeing and Teaching and Learning.

Who will I have my Tutorial lessons with?

Your tutorial sessions are with your Progress Tutor and the rest of your Tutor Group.

Will I be in a Tutor Group / Tutorial lesson with other students from my lessons at SJR?

Your Tutor Group will be a mix of students from your Year Group at College who will be studying a range of different subjects and will have come to SJR from a number of different High Schools.

How often are Tutorial lessons?

Students have one timetabled tutorial session every week.

How long does each Tutorial lesson last?

Each tutorial session is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Do I have to attend all Tutorial lessons?

Yes! These sessions are compulsory just like all of your other timetabled subjects and Values for Living lessons.

What kind of things are covered in Tutorial Sessions?

Tutorial topics include Resilience, Anti-Bullying Week, Driver Safety, Equality and Diversity and Budgeting, to name but a few. Some tutorial sessions will also provide the opportunity for students to meet with their Progress Tutor 1-1 to discuss their progress at College.

Your Pastoral Team

Your pastoral team will be your biggest supporter, professional friend and guiding hand in College; ensuring that you’re never alone throughout your journey with us.

When you join us at SJR, you will be allocated a member of the pastoral team. This person will work with you to ensure that you are happy, safe and making good progress with your courses. They will be your first point of contact to speak to about any issues or concerns that you have either in or out of College. Their role is a bit like your Form Teacher at High School.

You will meet with them once a week during tutorial. This is a compulsory class which appears on your timetable. During these sessions we will deliver the tutorial programme. You will also meet for 1:1s throughout the year to discuss things like progress, exam techniques and plans for university, apprenticeships or employment once you have completed your studies with us.

When not delivering tutorials, the pastoral team is based in D002 and you can drop in and see them whenever you need to.

The pastoral teams role is a supportive one but as part of that support, they may need to challenge you sometimes on things like attendance, punctuality to your lessons and your performance in subjects. They will work with you, your subject teachers and your parents or carers to help you to be as successful as possible. Ultimately, they are here for you and want to help you to be the best you can be.

Alex

Alex is a musician outside of college, performing regularly at weddings and music festivals. His musical highlights include performing with hip-hop supergroup Abstract Orchestra, as well as supporting Marta and the Vandellas on a recent UK tour. When not perfoming music, he can be seen playing cricket and watching Liverpool FC.

Amy

Amy is a qualified dance teacher, and also owns a dance school outside of college. She loves going on holiday in the sun as well as city breaks to learn about historical events. Amy spends lots of time with her family and friends in her spare time.

Carly

Carly has a passion for travel and just loves throwing on her backpack and travelling across the globe, meeting new people, and having new experiences including climbing Kilimanjaro for fun. Carly’s favourite thing is spending time with her husband and little boy and doing anything that makes him giggle. Prior to joining the pastoral team Carly has been heavily involved in the youth work sector having spent for over 20 years positively challenging, bringing the very best out in young people and empowering them to thrive.

Carole

Information coming soon.

Cheryl

When Cheryl is not at home with her husband and two children she loves being outside. She enjoys visiting new places on holiday, learning about history and culture and enjoying the sunshine. She also loves to dance! Cheryl is a qualified PE teacher and specialised in teaching people to be personal trainers prior to joining the pastoral team.

Emma

Information coming soon.

James

James is a former student at St John Rigby and after college got a degree as well as Master’s in musical theatre. He has a teaching degree in Drama and has performed on a West End stage. He has also made his own show which was performed in Liverpool. As well as performing on stage he have appeared on TV in adverts and on the news. When not performing or working he can often be found playing football or rugby, spending time with his friends and family, going to the theatre and gigs and of course watching and supporting Manchester United.

Lorna

Lorna has over 10 years experience working within education. She has a BSc Hons degree in Sport and Exercise Science. Lorna spends a lot of time with her family, taking her Chocolate Doberman for long walks. She also loves spending time in the sun visiting new destinations learning about historical nature.