MP Positive For New Term
We had the pleasure of receiving Dr Ben Spencer, MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, at our Weybridge campus. This was a positive meeting with our senior officials, discussing the preparations to safely reopen the College to students in September. Dr Ben Spencer remarks how schools and colleges in the local area have effectively supported students […]
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Grand Champions
Brooklands College is proud to announce that the Big Idea Challenge 2020, Schools & Colleges Grand Champion is Travel Pack! This innovative concept has been developed by our IT students Leila & Matthew. The ultimate festival backpack is made from recycled material and doubles up as a tent to make the most of the great […]
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£2,000 incentive for Employers
There are many reasons how taking on an apprentice could help your business grow. You could fill a skill gap, develop the skills of your team and reduce staff turnover. Apprentices must be over 16 however there is no upper age limit now, therefore apprenticeships are also a positive way to upskill your current employees. […]
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My Bricklaying Apprenticeship
The Brooklands College Construction staff and students continuously achieve great standards of work and success. The department regularly gains top places in national competitions and also holds loyal partnerships with numerous companies in the industry. We are proud to announce a new milestone for the College as we celebrate the department’s first apprentices to complete […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Following the Government announcement on the 18th March 2020, that schools and colleges should close amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Brooklands College is closed to on-site learning for most students. We are implementing our online learning strategy to ensure all students maintain their education by remote means. LINKS: Information for Parents/Guardians | FAQs | Employer Update […]
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#BCpositivity
Although we are all facing a difficult time in the world, there is lots of kindness and optimistic spirit around us. We would like to share these little moments of joy throughout this period to help brighten your days. Have you seen or done anything positive lately? Let us know! Reach For The Stars Staff […]
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Practice Interviews
Business students have been conducting practice interviews with their peers in order to develop their confidence and understand good interview techniques. As part of their ‘Recruitment and Selection’ unit, students have been conducting practice interviews with their peers in order to understand good interview techniques within an organisation. The students researched how companies recruit […]
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Support Our Students
Earlier this year, Brooklands College students proudly hosted the first round of The Big Idea Challenge, an enterprise initiative by London Metropolitan University. After pitching their innovative business concepts, two teams from the College have successfully made it through to the final stage of the annual competition. The students went on to be mentored by […]
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Stay Motivated While Remote Working
Staying motivated whilst remote working can be difficult for many. Our Level 3 Year 1 Childcare students have been discussing how to keep motivated during their time at home to ensure productivity is maintained. As part of their new “Motivate Me” unit, the class has put together these helpful ideas so that we can all […]
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Kindness Matters
Between 18th – 24th May, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week championed the “Kindness Matters” value. The Brooklands College Student Enrichment team constantly look to positively develop young minds and encourage kindness between the students. For Mental Health Awareness week, our social media platforms were taken over by this campaign to promote positive thinking and […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Published on 06.07.2020

Following the Government announcement on the 18^th March 2020, that schools and colleges should close amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Brooklands College is closed to on-site learning for most students. We are implementing our online learning strategy to ensure all students maintain their education by remote means.

LINKS: Information for Parents/Guardians | FAQs | Employer Update

Update For Current Students
Please find these letters which provide an update on the College’s response to COVID-19.

STUDENTS: Click Here To Access Your Google Classroom
If you have any concerns about College work, please contact your tutor or email info@brooklands.ac.uk.

We will keep this page updated with latest developments regarding the Coronavirus, please check back regularly. If you have any queries and would like to speak to the College, please contact: info@brooklands.ac.uk this is the best way to contact us at this time. This email address will be monitored from 9.00-4.00 from Monday to Friday.

Update: 23rd July 2020

Update for Return to Site in September 2020. Letter from Principal Christine Ricketts to parents, guardians and students. Click here to read

Update: 6th July 2020

RISK ASSESSMENT: COVID-19 Phase 1 Return – Click here to read

What FE colleges and providers will need to do from the start of the 2020 autumn term – Click here to read

Update: 20th May 2020

Mind Matters
Mind Matters is a free NHS, talking therapy service provided by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. It offers short courses of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and counselling for mild to moderate mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Learn More

Update: 11th May 2020

Assessment & Grades Update May 2020

GCSE’s & A Levels: The Government has now confirmed that GCSEs and A Levels will be awarded based on estimated grades submitted by teaching staff, which will take into account student performance and progress over the current academic year 2019/20.

Technical & Vocational Qualifications: We are awaiting confirmation of the action to be taken by Ofqual relating to the awarding of grades for all vocational and technical qualifications for the academic year 2020. There is currently an intensive consultation process taking place which will be closed on Friday 8th May 2020, until this is confirmed we cannot communicate anything further

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Update: 30th April 2020

Year 11 Resources
Brooklands College has created an innovative learning solution for school leavers. Continue your education with us during your time at home. Learn More

Useful Link – Staying Safe At Home

Update: 20th April 2020

LGBTQ+ Support
We understand that you may need support through these challenging times, we would like to share some useful organisations for guidance.  

Stonewall
Outline Surrey
NHS Mindset Surrey CAMHS
MindOut
Mermaids
Coming Out: Coming Out UK | ITV | The Proud Trust

Update: 27th March 2020

Useful Links – If you looking for guidance, we have found these links which may be helpful

Update: 27th March 2020

Adult Learners:

For adults on current courses we are awaiting advice from the awarding bodies about how the awarding of the qualification will move forward in the current situation.

For enquiries for new courses starting after Easter please email your name, contact details and course of interest to info@brooklands.ac.uk and we will contact you when we know more about re-opening dates.

2020 Year 11 Applicants

If you have made an application to start Brooklands College in 2020. we would like to reassure you that your place is secure. You will have received a letter confirming a conditional offer, this offer is subject to you meeting the entry requirements for your chosen course, which are dependent on your GCSE grades (however the government decides how these should be calculated). If you do not receive the grades you were expecting, or indeed, exceed the grades, do not worry, we will discuss a suitable level course for you at enrolment. We will keep in contact with you over the coming months to ensure you are updated on events and also send you relevant course information and news. Hopefully this will alleviate any concerns you may have about starting college, but if you have any questions in the meantime, please contact admissions@brooklands.ac.uk

We are still accepting applications for September, so if you would like to join us in September, please click here, choose the course you would like to study and apply online.

Update: 25th March 2020

Letter to all students from Christine Ricketts, Principal

SEND & Transition Parents: a letter from Vicky Ford MP (parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families

Update: 24th March 2020

Following the latest Government announcement on 23rd March, Brooklands College will be completely closing both campuses and there will be no access for staff and students. We have already moved our learning online to ensure all students maintain their education by remote means. This is being delivered via Google Classroom with support and regular communications from tutors.

Stay safe and we will continue updating via this page.

Update: 20th March 2020

We can confirm that in line with Government guidance, there will be no access to the College site for the majority of our students from Monday 23 March as children and young people should be at home during this national closure period.

Government guidance is clear that if at all possible children should be at home during this national closure period. However, for those parents working in critical sectors who cannot keep their children safe at home, education provision for those children will be prioritised. Should parents/carers believe they are in this category, students may be able to access the Weybridge campus by prior arrangement during term time and should email remote.learning@brooklands.ac.uk (available from the 21st March) should they wish to do so. Both the Ashford campuses will be closed during this period.

Read the Government’s Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision here

Update: 19th March 2020

Following the Government announcement on the 18^th March 2020, that schools and colleges should close amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Brooklands College will be closed to on-site learning for the majority of students from Friday 20th March. We have already taken measures to protect students’ ongoing learning during any closure period and are also looking at ways we can support our more vulnerable students during this time. Further details will follow.

We have been planning for this eventuality and can now implement our online learning strategy to ensure all students maintain their learning by remote means over the coming weeks. This will be delivered via Google Classroom with support and regular communications from tutors.

The College advises staff and students to continue to observe best practice in protecting themselves from novel coronavirus, and in limiting the possibility of spreading infection:

Wash your hands properly and regularly for at least 20 seconds
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough and sneeze and dispose of the tissue
Self-isolate for 14 days if you have symptoms of COVID-19
Self-isolate for 14 days if anyone in your household has any symptoms

Latest Information & Advice, Public Health England (PHE)

If you are concerned about your child’s health, please consult your doctor or call the NHS hotline: 111

If you have any queries and would like to speak to the College, please contact:
info@brooklands.ac.uk