Overview
Parent Views
Working in partnership with parents is of paramount importance to us here at The Military Preparation College.
We believe that working closely with parents, helps us deliver the best possible outcomes for all our learners as we aim to ensure that all our learners become successful students, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
This section of the website has been set up to share:
- PARENT FEEDBACK
- PARENT COMMENTS
- PARENT SUGGESTIONS
- FINDINGS FROM PARENTAL SURVEYS

LEARNERS AND PARENT FEEDBACK
The quality of the MPCT provision is outstanding or good
The support learners received from MPCT staff is outstanding or good
Mpct’s ability to prepare them for their next step is outstanding or good
The quality of mpct lessons and training is outstanding or good
Feedback from parents is really important to us, it enables us to identify possible ways to keep improving as we strive to ‘be the best we can be for the benefit of our Learners.’ There are many opportunities for parents to provide us with feedback, comments and suggestions:
- We carry out a parent survey quarterly
- We ask for written feedback following every parent open session
- On every newsletter there is a section asking for feedback that can be returned by following the link
- Alternatively parents can e-mail enquiries@mpct.celfapps.com directly
When there are individual concerns, we will contact you directly to discuss them further. When more general feedback or suggestions are received on possible improvements, we aim to share this with parents through either newsletters or our ‘You said, we did’ updates.

“MPCT has given my girl the confidence she lacked and now has the determination to follow the career path she wants.”
LEARNER PARENT
MPC SWANSEA

“Gave my son the confidence and ability to succeed at what he wanted to do. Excellent college.”
LEARNER PARENT
MPC SOUTHAMPTON

“MPCT has given young people a purpose, shown them that they are not stupid, made them feel good about themselves, boosted their self-esteem and confidence, just made SUCH a difference.”
LEARNER PARENT
MPC GLOUCESTER


MPCT Parent App
As a parent or carer with a child at school we know it can be difficult to keep up. Notes and letters stuck to the fridge door (if they even make it home), texts, emails buried in your inbox and the school calendar on the website – it’s all over the place frankly. If only there was a single place for all this information, presented in a way that was accessible wherever you are.
MPCT Shutdown periods 2021-22
DATE |
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OCTOBER HALF TERM 2021
Monday 25th October 2021 – Friday 29th October 2021 | All Colleges |
CHRISTMAS 2021/22
Monday 20th December 2021 – Monday 3rd January 2022 | All Colleges |
FEBRUARY HALF TERM 2022
Monday 14th February 2022 – Friday 18th February 2022 | All Colleges |
EASTER 2022
Friday 15th April 2022 – Friday 22nd April 2022 | All Colleges |
MONDAY MAY 2ND 2022 – BANK HOLIDAY
Friday the 27th of May shutdown for additional BH for all operational staff | All Colleges |
MAY HALF TERM 2022
Monday 30th May 2022 – Friday 3rd June 2022 | All Colleges |
ADDITIONAL BANK HOLIDAY
An additional Bank Holiday has been introduced for the Queens Platinum Jubilee (BH Monday has been moved to Thursday the 2nd of June & Friday the 3rd of June is an additional BH). | All Colleges |
SUMMER 2022
Monday 8th August 2022 – Friday 19th August 2022 | All Colleges |

Proud parents thank Military Preparation College, Aldershot.
Miss Colman has seen enormous improvement in her personal skills and qualities and has become a fine example of an MPCT Learner.
Here’s what proud parents Mr and Mrs Colman had to say about their daughter’s achievements during her time at MPCT.
“Aldershot MPCT – such an amazing experience; not just for our daughter but also as a parent of someone with their heart set on becoming a proud British soldier.
Aldershot MPCT really should be at the top of the list for anyone considering joining the Army. You’ll get driven hard and pushed to your limits, but you will gain so much knowledge and insight of what to expect when you go into phase 1 training and far beyond.
This is not a walk in the park, don’t expect it to be easy. It’s more of a slog across the plains, but one you will learn to love, with experiences and friendships you will remember for the whole of your career.
But, we are not just proud of our daughter for her achievements with MPC Aldershot, but also proud of all the other individuals that attend this centre of excellence. We have watched them grow from teenagers into fine young army candidates. It’s amazing and quite moving to see them all lined up in their uniforms on parade, and we want to let them all know we are proud of them all.
Finally, we must give a huge thanks to the staff at MPC Aldershot; you work relentlessly to build your candidates into fine soldiers. With your top level training and guidance we are sure that each and every candidate that comes out of the gates of MPC Aldershot will go far with their army careers. We can’t thank you all enough for all you have done for Emily and all your other candidates.
Both Emily and ourselves will miss you all.”
Mr & Mrs Colman – The Proud parents of Emily Colman, MPC Aldershot.