All students at Collingham have a personal tutor responsible for their welfare. The personal tutor monitors progress, provides a sympathetic ear and can give advice on both academic and personal matters. The job of the personal tutor is mostly one of guidance and encouragement, but also firm direction. Personal tutors are in constant touch with subject tutors and maintain close contact with parents. An attendance check is made each lesson and parents are informed of absence and repeated lateness. At GCSE level, students are required to attend from 9.15 to at least 4.00.

AS and A level students are expected to adopt a responsible attitude to their ‘free’ periods and to organise their personal study effectively, with guidance from their tutors and personal tutor. In cases where a student does not reliably submit work on time, study periods are added to the timetable. Reports from subject tutors and personal tutors are sent out twice a term and there are regular Parents’ Evenings. Parents are also welcome to make an appointment to visit Collingham at any time to discuss the student’s progress