5. Numeracy Skills for Work

Boost your job prospects with essential maths skills. This course focuses on practical numeracy for the workplace. Learn to handle numbers confidently, from calculations and data analysis to problem-solving and financial management. Improve your job performance and career opportunities with this essential skillset.

Start: 23 April 2025 | End: 18 June 2025 

Day/Time: Fridays 09:30-11:30 (10 weeks)

4. Raising Skills Maths 

Boost your maths confidence and skills with this course. Designed to help you progress to GCSE or FS level, you’ll cover essential topics like numbers, calculations, and problem-solving. Learn practical maths skills for everyday life and work, building a strong foundation for further study or career advancement.

Start: 2 September 2024 | End: 28 June 2025 

Day/Time: Thursdays 09:30-11:30 (10 weeks)

3. ESOL with Maths

Improve your English language skills while building essential maths knowledge. This course combines ESOL lessons with practical maths, helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday life. Learn numbers, calculations, and problem-solving in English, preparing you for work, study, and social situations.

Start: 9 September 2024 | End: 19 December 2024 

Day/Time: Wednesdays 09:30-12:30 (7 weeks)

2. Managing Money/Increasing Independence

Gain essential life skills with this course. Learn how to budget, save, and spend wisely. Explore banking, investing, and financial planning basics. Develop confidence in managing your money and achieving financial goals. This course also covers essential independence skills, helping you build confidence and self-reliance.

Start: 8 January 2025 | End: 26 March 2025 

Day/Time: Mondays 09:30 – 12:30 (13 weeks)

1. Bitesize Brush Up Maths

Need a quick maths refresh? This course is perfect! Covering essential topics from multiplication and division to fractions and decimals, it’s designed to boost your confidence and skills. Learn at your own pace with clear explanations and interactive exercises. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to sharpen your mind, this course has you covered.

Start: 1 October 2024 | End: 17 December 2024 

Day/Time: Mondays 09:30 – 12:30 (10 weeks)

8 – Hair & Beauty Kit and Uniform

Please see the Hair & Beauty Kit and Uniform required for this course.

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7. SEND & Transition

Wednesday 21st August – 9.30am and 11.00am

Individual emails will be sent to all applicants giving further details

Useful Links

Please find below some useful links:

GOV.UK Benefits for Families information:

https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/families

https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/financial-help-children

https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/schools-education

 

Local Charities can also offer help.  Below you will find some examples, there may be others available in your local area.

The Walton Charity

The Weybridge Charity

The Egham Charity

The Charities are not affiliated with the College and are completely independent so therefore the College has no responsibility or liability in relation to any support you may be offered, financially or otherwise. The College is however able to refer you to a charity initially if you would prefer.

If you would like us to assist you in applying or want an informal chat about any charity and what it can provide, please pop in and speak to the Admissions Department. Email us for more information: bursary@brooklands.ac.uk

Care to Learn

The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study

You must be under 20 years old at the start of your course.

The scheme is available for publicly-funded courses in England.

 

You can get Care to Learn if:

You’re a parent under 20 at the start of your course

You’re the main carer for your child

You live in England

You’re either a British citizen or a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country

Your course qualifies

Your childcare provider is Ofsted Registered and qualifies

https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn

Step 6: Your annual review

The College will complete an Annual Review, at the request of the Local Authority, where outcomes and provision of the EHCP are reviewed and reported on. The College will endeavour to meet the 12-month deadline for annual reviews. However, if you are due to leave Brooklands College the following summer, your annual review will be prioritised. If you are starting out with us, your annual review will be scheduled for later in the year, so we can accurately report on your progress. If it is felt that the placement is not appropriate, then an emergency annual review will be held.

Step 5: You are now a Brooklands College student

During Welcome Week you will meet Teaching staff, Support staff and the Wellbeing Team. All relevant members of staff will have access to your EHCP to ensure that everyone working with you is aware of the outcomes and provision in your EHCP and that they are being met.

If you receive support from a Learning Support Assistant in class, they will regularly record your progress and the support provided.

If in your first 6 weeks, you or your tutors feel you are not on the right course, we will do our best to move you onto a programme of study that better suits your needs. This may result in a change to your timetable. Please speak to your tutor if this applies to you.