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Student Handbook 2026-2027
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Moments Matter, Attendance Counts
Admissions, Enquiries and Personal Details
College attendance is a critical component of your journey,
impacting your learning, personal development, and future
career prospects. It fosters a conducive learning environment,
promotes success, and helps build essential skills for your
professional and personal lives.
Our experienced and friendly Admissions and Enquiries
Team are dedicated to your success at DCG from processing
applicants, offering advice and guidance, and supporting
enrolments to issuing College ID cards.
Going on holiday during term time is not a reasonable excuse
to miss your lessons. We would also expect you to book
appointments with the doctor/dentist outside of College
wherever possible. You will be expected to provide evidence
of any appointments that cause absence. If you engage with
our Support Services, you can overcome barriers to good
attendance and succeed.
Your attendance levels will also form part of any reference
requests for your next steps, whether this is a university
application, an application for employment or an
Apprenticeship – so stand out and be proud of showcasing
good or outstanding attendance.
How to Report an Absence
If you are ill and/or cannot make College or your work
placement, please complete the online absence form: Student
absence / lateness reporting - DCG
derby-college.ac.uk
The College must have an accurate record of your personal
details throughout your time here. If you need to amend any
details, including your mobile number, address, or emergency
contacts, please contact the Admissions and Enquiries Team
at our help desks.
You will find our team on each main College site, or you can
email: studentservices@derby-college.ac.uk
