#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! Swimming The English Channel In […]
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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)
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 students from Friday 20th March. We have been planning for this eventuality and can now implement our online learning strategy to ensure all students maintain their learning by […]
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Principal Spotlight
FE Week reporter Jess Staufenberg shares a positive profile on Brooklands College principal, Christine Ricketts. She had long aspired to be a deputy principal when Christine Ricketts spotted the advert for the role at Brooklands College, on the far outskirts of south-west London. She went for it, and just four years later, she’s the principal! […]
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Student Enrichment Week
4th – 7th May 2020, Brooklands College students had an enjoyable experience sharing and learning a variety of skills. The week was extra special as our learners have been continuing their education at home. Therefore, the occasion gave staff & students the opportunity to come together virtually and celebrate all the hard work across the […]
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Springtime Positivity
As a part of our #BCpositivity campaign, Brooklands College is delighted to share good news stories from our staff and students during these challenging times. From wonderful acts of kindness to uplifting messages of hope and support, we are proud of all of the optimistic spirit being shown. Foodbank Donation Sue (photographed) from the Woking […]
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My 3D World
With the flair to create his own future, Brooklands College student Myron Teleychuk is rapidly developing his entrepreneur skills. Having previously studied at Philip Southcote School, Myron is now studying Entry 2 Preparation For Employment as well as Engineering & Media here at the College. At just 19 years old, Myron has already started his […]
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BC At Home
Virtual learning, whether entirely online or in a blended format, has become increasingly embedded within the College’s teaching and learning infrastructure. Accessible from both at home and on our campuses, our digital hubs and online collaboration tools are a constant feature of the student experience. Now in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the closures […]
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3 Tips To Gaining An Apprenticeship
Does the thought of exams give you a headache? Not a fan of sitting in a classroom? Just want to get out there into the exciting working world? An Apprenticeship could be for you! With more and more young minds wanting to curve the usual educational route, interest in Apprenticeships is on the rise. But […]
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Alumni: Abbie, Lucy, and Jaskiran’s Stories

Published on 15.03.2019

Former Forensic Science students, Abbie Gilliand, Lucy Drummie and Jaskiran Matharu, returned to Brooklands College in February 2019 to host a discussion session with a group of current Forensic Science students.