Information for new students

In order to help you understand your new timetable, please read the following information.

Below is an example timetable. The academic year, your student number and your name will appear at the top. The days of the week run along the top of the timetable and the block timings down the left hand side. Blocks are usually 70 minutes long.

There is a pale grey block after each lesson block. This indicates a 10-15 minute gap, usually used for travelling between classrooms.

The teaching blocks are outlined in dark blue. The Personal Progress Mentor (PPM) group session is outlined in pale blue and the enrichment is outlined in pink. A standard Level 3 programme consists of 4 lessons per week per subject, totalling 12 lessons per week, alongside one PPM group session and one enrichment session.

Where the block is empty, this means that you do not have any timetabled lessons. These blocks are a great time for independent study in our study spaces or for visiting our on-site catering facilities. The college day runs from 9am – 4:10pm. If you have an empty block at the beginning of the day, you are not required to come onsite until your first lesson begins. Similarly, if you have an empty block at the end of the day, you are able to leave college.

Blocks 3 and 4 take place over the lunch time period (between 11:45am and 1:25pm) and are staggered. The timings of these lessons are made clear on the timetable.

If you have any issues with your timetable, please speak with your Personal Progress Mentor (PPM) or contact mis@wqe.ac.uk