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30 January 2012

Watch our Return to the Forbidden Planet trailer

Watch the trailer for our Performing Arts Department production of Return to the Forbidden Planet
23 January 2012

Read our latest newsletter

Download our Spring Newsletter 2012 and read about our recent college news.
20 January 2012

Four Students recieve offers from Oxford and Cambridge

Four students have had confirmation of offers to study at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in 2012.
19 January 2012

Blackpool Sixth students get a future career boost through new workplace mentors

Blackpool Sixth students will get a unique boost to their future careers over the next eighteen months as they are paired up...
7 January 2012

13 Blackpool Sixth students achieve national Maths success

13 students from Blackpool Sixth have achieved success in the national Mathematics Senior Challenge with five students...

Announcements

Course Advice Evening
29th February 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Return to the Forbidden Planet
6th March 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Return to the Forbidden Planet
7th March 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Disability Statement

Supporting students with Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Disability Statement ImageThe 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

Disability Statement Leaflet

DES Action Plan

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