10 ways to support your child
1. Encourage regular attendance
Good attendance is one of the biggest factors in student success. Encourage your child to attend college regularly and arrive on time, ready to learn.
2. Take an interest in their progress
Ask what they’re learning, how they’re getting on, and what they’re enjoying. Small, regular conversations can make a real difference.
3. Help them set goals
Encourage your child to think about what they want to achieve at college and beyond. Help them set realistic short-term goals that build towards their bigger ambitions.
4. Support good organisation
Help your child build routines for managing their timetable, assignments, deadlines and revision. Planning ahead can ease stress and build independence.
5. Encourage independence
College is an important step towards adulthood. Encourage your child to take ownership of their learning, speak up when they need to, and start making decisions about their future.
6. Talk about their future
Discuss university, apprenticeships, employment and other next steps together. Exploring different pathways helps your child see how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s opportunities.
7. Encourage a healthy balance
Learning matters, but so do rest, friendships, exercise and wellbeing. Encourage your child to find a healthy balance between college and the rest of their life.
8. Stay connected with the college
Keep up to date with our communications, key dates, parent events and progress updates. Staying informed means you’re ready to support your child whenever they need it.
9. Encourage them to ask for help
Remind your child that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Encourage them to speak to their tutor or the right support team if they’re struggling, academically, personally or emotionally.
10. Celebrate their achievements
Recognise effort and progress, not just results. Celebrating what your child achieves builds their confidence, motivation and resilience throughout their time at LSFC.