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Artwork to be displayed at the Annual Exhibition of British Artists in London
Artwork from a Blackpool Sixth student is set to be displayed at the prestigious Annual Exhibition of British Artists at the...
Music students return from tour of Paris
47 students and 7 staff have returned from an incredible 5 day music tour of Paris
Students take part in archaeological excavation in Thornton
Six Classical Civilisation students have unearthed some remains from the Bronze Age.
Hero Enterprise Awards success for Blackpool Sixth
Blackpool Sixth students won a fantastic four awards at the Hero Awards 2010 last night which recognises young persons’...
Blackpool Sixth celebrates its 21st birthday with a new brand and a new phase of building
Our 21st Birthday event included the launch of our new brand identity and an announcement that the third phase of its building...Announcements
A level Results Day
19th August
A2 Enrolment
19th August - 20th August
GCSE Results Day
24th August
Disability Statement
Supporting students with Learning Difficulties & Disabilities
The Blackpool Sixth Form College is a fully inclusive College with experienced staff who each have a specialism.
We advise you to disclose your additional needs to us before you start at College. Please talk to us at Open Evening. This is so that we can make any preparations and adjustments for you in advance. You could make contact through email to learnalert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk at any time before or during your course.
You will be invited in for a discussion with the Head of Additional Support or another member of our team to discuss your needs and how we can best support you during your time at College.
We are willing to be flexible to meet your needs - these can be discussed. You may like to bring along a parent / guardian / carer or friend etc to your interview. Together we will develop your Additional Action Plan.
Provisions for Equality
- Friendly approachable, supportive staff
- Accessible buildings & visits with parking
- Lifts to allareas
- In key places (Specific equipment can be bought according to needs)
- 5 accessible toilets around the site
- Vibrating fire alarm
- Accessible showers in the Holland Building and the sports hall
- Computer & email links with staff and lesson content
- Mobile phone link
- Adjustable furniture
Medical Needs
With your permission, tutors will be informed of your medical condition(s). This will help them to understand if you are absent for a period of time due to ill-health. Tutors will email or send work home so that you can keep up if you need to be off College.
Please email Additional Support if you need any further support learnalert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Exams
We may be able to provide you with alternative exam provision to help you achieve your best in exams- this is based on evidence to show your entitlement, perhaps a statement or a letter from your Doctor or other professional. All of this can be discussed further according to your
individual requirements.
Progression
We will help you to consider your next move forward. We provide:
- Accompanied careers interviews
- Accompanied visits to Universities / other institutions
- Help with applying for the DSA (disabled students allowance)
- Contact with disability officers at future establishments
- 'Progression Statement’ which explains the level of support received, to help in planning for your future.
Negotiate Change
You have the opportunity to negotiate change. You may choose to join the 'Torch Bearers' Focus group.
To join contact learnalert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
The Blackpool Sixth Form College are continually aiming to improve services to support learners with a disability. To become involved with change please email learnalert@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Download our information leaflet
DES Action Plan
