Parent/Carer View

Macmillan Coffee Morning Sept 2023

We encourage all parents and carers to take a proactive role in supporting learner study programs. Parents/carers are encouraged to share comments in learner planners daily.

We provide opportunities for everyone to work collaboratively in support of learners outcomes and destinations.

TREC provides termly written progress reports reflecting real time information and data from the TREC team supported by photographic evidence.

We hold a learners event termly where TREC collaborates with stakeholders from our communities to support learner aspirations and develop pathways in support of preparation for adulthood.

 

Leavers/Graduates 2026 Event Wednesday 15th October 2025  – SLT hosting with Social Care/alternative providers/support attending

Leavers/Graduates 2026 Event Wednesday 21st February 2026  – SLT hosting with Social Care/alternative providers/support attending

Leavers/Graduates 2026 Event Wednesday 22nd April 2026  – SLT hosting with Social Care/alternative providers/support attending

 

In the summer term we hold a Parent/Carer Open Day where we encourage families to attend TREC and review learner progress files.

Current learner, Parents/Carer open Day Event

Wednesday 3rd June 2026 Afternoon/Evening

TREC works with a number of local authorities in support of review meetings for learners annual Education Health and Care Plans.

We annually complete a review of ‘parent/carer views’.  We consider what parents/carers think we do well and what we could do better.

 

June 2025 (parent/carer Annual Survey 2025)

35% of parents/carers responded.

100% of parent/carers agreed they learners felt safe at this college.

100% of parents/carers said the college has high expectations for their young person.

100% of parents/carers said their young person does well at this college and supports the young persons wider development.

100% of parents/carers said they would recommend the college to other parents/carers.

These are the thoughts of some of our parents and carers…

“Really happy with *****s improved performance and emotional support given and development achieved in this academic year” NF

“Great provider for young people” Unknown

“****’s confidence has grown significantly” MAv

“I think the The Ridge is a really good college” Unknown