New students starting in September: You can find more information about College Ready Sessions and submitting your GCSE results in our online Guide. Transport and bursary information will be available from 15 June 2026.
Report an absence
You must report any student absence as soon as possible on the day of the absence.
Reporting an Absence Online
Please use the button above to report an absence for your young person, via the College Portal. A guide to using the College Portal to report an absence can be found below in written format or in video format.
Truro Campus
If you are unable to report an absence online, you can leave a message on 01872 305777, clearly stating your young person’s name, student ID number (if known), date of birth, tutor name (if known) and their reason for absence.
Apprenticeships
Please contact Denise Caff on denisec@truro-penwith.ac.uk | 01872 305016
Progression Pathways & PPD
Please contact Natalie Williams on 01872 305129.
Penwith Campus
If you are unable to report an absence online, you can leave a message on 01736 809410, clearly stating your young person’s name, student ID number (if known), date of birth, tutor name (if known) and their reason for absence.
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
To report an absence for a STEM & Health Skills Centre student please call 01872 305640 or email ottery_general@truro-penwith.ac.uk.
For engineering student absences, you can leave a message on 01872 305777, clearly stating your young person’s name, student ID number (if known), date of birth, tutor name (if known) and their reason for absence.
University Centre
To report an absence for the University Centre please call 01872 305750 or email HEAttendance@truro-penwith.ac.uk