Blackburn College

Blackburn College Local Offer

Blackburn College provides an inclusive learning environment, which meets the needs of all students including those with SEND. The college has exceptional achievement rates for students with SEND, due to the highly effective, specialist support which enables full engagement in education and social aspects of college life.

We have high expectations for all students and advocate for independence and use learner strengths to support all aspects of learning.  At Blackburn College all students are given the opportunity to complete work placements and participate in college enrichment activities.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Student Support Services
Contact Position
Head of Inclusion
Telephone
01254 292151 01254 292151 01254 292585 01254 292585
E-mail
ALSinformation@blackburn.ac.uk
Website
www.blackburn.ac.uk
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Where to go

Name
Blackburn College
Address
Feilden Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
Postcode

BB2 1LH

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Availability

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Additional Learning Support

Students with learning disability or physical disabilities (e.g. ASD and ADHD)

We can provide:

Suport Worker or Note-taker in class or to help you during breaks or lunch times

Help with personal care

Support to use college facilities such as the library and gym

Loan of computer equipment and software

Environmental adaptations such as seating, rise and fall desks

A full specialist assessment

Students with complex needs

We can provide:

Individual Support Plans (ISP) to provide a tailor made support package

Suport Worker in class or to help you during breaks or lunch times

Note taker where required

Help with personal care

Support to use College facilities such as the library and gym

Mental Health Support

Our Support, Mentor, Advice and Resourse Team are available to provide the personal support that you may require.

Support for Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia etc)

We provide:

Qualified dyslexia tutors

Help to manage workloads

Planning and organising assignments

Getting ideas on paper

Developing reading and spelling skills

Tailor made support plans

Using assistive technology

Sensory Impairment

Qualified Teacher for the Deaf

Qualified Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Communication Support Workers (BSL and SSE)

Support Workers

Note-takers

Sighted Guides

Up to date sensory imparment technology e.g. radio aids, SuperNova or JAWS software packages

Braille tuition

Mobility training / Long Cane course

Adaptation of course material in large print, audio or braille

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Offer

Contact Name
Claire Thompson
Contact Telephone
01254 292151
Contact Email
claire.thompson@blackburn.ac.uk
Local Offer Age Bands
11-16 years
16-19 years
19-25 years
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