Lifelong learning entitlement: what it is and how it will work
Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), a major reform to post-18 education funding in England set to be implemented for courses starting from January 2027.
The LLE will create a new, single funding system for students at levels 4, 5, and 6, replacing the current undergraduate student finance and Advanced Learner Loans for these levels.
Key features of the LLE include:
- Providing individuals with a loan entitlement equivalent to four years of post-18 education (£38,140 based on 2025/26 fee rates), which can be used flexibly throughout their working lives.
- Enabling funding for full courses (like degrees and Higher Technical Qualifications) but, crucially, also for modules (short courses) of at least 30 credits in subject groups, particularly those addressing priority skills gaps, which is highly relevant to our Engineering programmes.
- Allowing for increased flexibility in how, when, and where people study, supporting upskilling and retraining.
This change presents a significant opportunity could re-evaluate and adapt our current Level 4 and above Engineering programmes to embrace this new modular and flexible funding approach.
For more detailed information, please refer to these official government resources:
LLE Overview (GOV.UK)
Student Finance England Campaign PageÂ
It’s not too late! While we encourage early applications, you can still apply online. We will do our best to find the right course for you, subject to availability and entry requirements. If you apply in August but do not hear back from a member of our Admissions team, don’t panic! It’s a busy time of year so it may take a little longer to get back to you. Please still attend enrolment on your preferred course date and a member of our team will be able to support you on the day.
At enrolment, you will be given a booklet with a course card attached. This will include your start date, what time to arrive and where to go when you get here – please keep this safe! You will receive your full timetable during Welcome Week.
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You are welcome to bring a maximum of 2 people with you. This can be a parent, guardian, social worker or supporter. It is a busy time of year and parking is extremely limited so we do advise keeping your enrolment party small!
It’s not too late! While we encourage early applications, you can still apply online. We will do our best to find the right course for you, subject to availability and entry requirements. If you apply in August but do not hear back from a member of our Admissions team, don’t panic! It’s a busy time of year so it may take a little longer to get back to you. Please still attend enrolment on your preferred course date and a member of our team will be able to support you on the day.
If you have changed your mind about your course choice, please discuss this at your on-campus enrolment. We will do our best to accommodate changes, subject to availability and entry requirements.
Don’t worry! Our expert tutors and careers team will be on hand during the enrolment period. We will work with you to explore alternative courses, different levels of study, or discuss other pathways to help you achieve your goals. Please still attend your scheduled enrolment appointment.
Details on how to find the college and public transport links are available on our Travelling to College page.
Parking is extremely limited and we recommend using public transport where possible. Weybridge train station is a short 5-minute walk from the college and there are also local bus routes. Blue badge holder parking is available on campus.
We look forward to welcoming you to Brooklands Technical College in August! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly Admissions Team.
Admissions Team Contact:
Email: admissions@brooklands.ac.uk
Phone: 01932 797 700 and press 2 for Admissions
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability, or require additional learning support, our Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team will be available at enrolment to discuss your individual needs.
To ensure appropriate provisions are in place from day one, please complete our ALS Questionnaire ahead of enrolment:
Complete ALS Questionnaire
If you receive any exam access arrangements, for example a scribe, reader or use of a laptop during exams, please email your evidence documents to our Exams Access Coordinator seimon.hodges@brooklands.ac.uk ahead of enrolment, or alternatively bring them with you. Our Coordinator will then discuss these with you on the day.
Depending on your household income, you may be eligible for financial support with travel costs, equipment, kit and Free College Meals. You will need to apply online. Our Student Services team will also be available during enrolment to discuss your eligibility.
To ensure appropriate support is in place as early as possible, please apply in advance of enrolment (Bursary applications will open July 2025):
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