Parent Information Event

This event* is for the parents and carers whose young person that has made an application for a college course starting September 2026.

What to expect

Make your way to the main reception of our Derby Road campus where you will be greeted by our friendly staff. You will then be invited to listen to a presentation, which will include:

• A warm welcome by a member of the college’s executive team
• Information about your young person's study programme including work placements and wider learning opportunities
• Understanding what we expect of students and what they can expect from college life
• Guidance on the various student support services available to students at college including additional learning support
• What financial support students can access at college
• Information about what to expect between now and September
• A chance to ask any questions at the end of the evening

Book your place now!

Booking is essential as we have limited spaces.

What to bring

You won’t need to bring anything with you on the night, just any burning questions that you might have.

Getting here

There is ample parking on-site.

* Please note that this event is not the mandatory Meet the Tutor event that your young person has been invited to attend as a condition of their offer. It is essential that they attend a Meet the Tutor event otherwise their offer may be withdrawn. If you are unsure when your young person has been invited to attend, please ask them to check their offer letter/email and if still unsure please contact admissions@wnc.ac.uk to confirm their invite date.

If the date offered is not suitable, please do not worry, contact admissions@wnc.ac.uk and they can book the next available date instead.