Tribute to Andrew A former Tutor to Andrew. I have just read your very moving tribute to your son Andrew. It has prompted me to offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at your unimaginably painful loss in such a despicable manner. The loss of a child in any circumstance is that which all parents most fear and dread. The prospect of such an event is too agonising to anticipate and I have blocked out such thoughts as emotionally and almost physically unbearable. I had the privilege to be tutor to Andrew for one year at Solihull College. I thoroughly endorse all those qualities you attribute to him even though one year is a short glimpse into some-ones abilities and character. At that time part of the role of a group tutor was to introduce other group members and generally acclimatise students to new and unfamiliar surroundings. One of the activities was for the group to agree ground rules of acceptable behaviour expected from colleagues from the outset of the course. These ground rules were suggested by individuals and then discussed by the other group members until a satisfactory wording could be agreed upon and be written up on a flipchart for future reference. ‘Be respectful and caring of others’ was the first hesitant contribution made by Andrew. It was a start and the only unedited rule to be agreed upon and written onto the flipchart. Many more suggestions were made by other students however Andrews opening contribution very much set the tone and character of that group for the year. Thanks to all of them but in particular Andrew for making that group a privilege to meet and tutor for a year. Best wishes Rob Connolly