Parents & Guardians

Following the closure of on-site learning at Brooklands College, we are continuing to deliver teaching and learning remotely to students. We have developed this page to assist parents and guardians as they support our students through these challenging times.

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: 29th May 2020

Letter from Principal Christine Ricketts with latest updates. Click here to read

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.

Learn More

Summer 2020 grades for GCSE, AS and A level, Extended Project Qualification and Advanced Extension Award in maths – Guidance Documentation

ESFA Communication – Fraud Alert

Surrey County Council has received the following update from the ESFA:

“We have been informed some learners and parents have received a letter from ESFA asking for personal learner bank details in relation to the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. We never ask for personal bank account details. This is a fraudulent letter – please do not respond. Where possible, it would be helpful for institutions to share this message with parents and students through your communication channels.”

Full information from the government

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

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 remote means over the coming weeks. This will be delivered via Google Classroom with support and regular communications from teachers. Instructions here

SEND & Transition
Our team are showing a positive spirit during their time at home, continuing their support remotely. They have created a lighthearted video sharing joy through a virtual toilet-roll game as well as positive messages to the world. Watch Video

Young Minds Parents Helpline
Worried about a child or young person? Call our free Helpline for confidential expert advice – click here for further details

Useful links:

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

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

This is the best way to contact us at this time. The email address is monitored from 9.00-4.00 from Monday to Friday.