Burnley College

Students with an EHCP or additional learning-support needs can receive strategies, resources and tools from a dedicated team.

“If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or require additional learning support, our friendly and passionate team can provide strategies, resources and tools to ensure you are able to reach your full potential.”

The College has a Head of SEND and Inclusion responsible for its inclusive strategy and Additional Learning Support provision, including support for learners with SEND and high needs.

“Burnley College are looking for an experienced Head of SEND and Inclusion to lead our inclusive strategy and Additional Learning Support (ALS) provision. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on ensuring that all learners—including those with SEND, high needs, and other barriers—can access high-quality teaching, achieve ambitious outcomes, and progress to positive destinations.”

A student reports that her tutor encouraged her Oxford application and supported her with interviews and more.

““Tytus taught me biology and really pushed for me to apply to Oxford – supporting me with the interviews and more.”

A safeguarding team supports students during college hours, including looked-after children and care leavers.

“The Safeguarding Team are available during college hours to help and support Students with a whole range of issues and concerns. They also support looked after children and care leavers.”

Plumbing and electrical workshops simulate workplace conditions, while an industry-equipped gas training centre is used for workforce training.

“Our plumbing and electrical workshops are designed to simulate on-site experience & our Worcester Bosch gas training centre is packed with industry facilities and is used to train workforces.”

Construction and engineering provision includes sophisticated specialist facilities such as CNC machinery, 3D-printing, robotics and CAD suites.

“These areas span across multiple buildings and are home to some of the most sophisticated and boundary-pushing facilities on our campus. We boast 5-Axis CNC machines, an additive manufacture lab for 3D printing, automation and robotics suites, CAD suites and more.”

The Core Value Award requires enrichment, work experience, and personal and professional development activities.

“To demonstrate your dedication to growing your skills and experiences, you will complete enrichments, work experience and personal and professional development activities to achieve your Core Value Award.”

A Level study includes enrichment such as foreign trips and guest speakers, intended to develop students’ CVs and curiosity.

“Our A Levels are combined with an exciting and innovative range of enrichment activities from foreign trips to guest speakers, also giving your young person the opportunity to expand their CV and feed their curiosity.”

The stated Core Values include creativity, ambition, belonging, collaboration, inclusivity, leadership, personal growth, commitment, and passion for the future.

“- Creativity & Curiosity - Being open to new activities, thinking and learning - Ambition & Challenge - Pushing your boundaries to ensure success - Care, Trust & Belonging - Working with and supporting others - Collaboration - Demonstrating respect and inclusivity - Leadership for All - Embracing personal growth as a role model - Building Beyond - Displaying commitment and passion for your future”

The college describes itself as a safe, welcoming environment where every individual matters and wellbeing is paramount.

“Burnley College is proud to offer a safe and welcoming environment where every individual matters. Learners, Apprentices, Staff and Visitors wellbeing is always of paramount importance to us.”

T Levels combine classroom instruction with substantial practical work experience, including a guaranteed industry placement of at least 315 hours.

“These newer qualifications are unique in offering students a guaranteed industry work placement of at least 315 hours (about 45 days) that allows them to put their skills and knowledge into practice.”

Vocational provision spans subjects from Art and Design to Construction, with more specialised disciplines also offered.

“Our vocational courses cover a wide range of topics, from Art and Design to Construction – often further broken down into specific disciplines, like Graphic Communication or Plastering.”

A sixth-form open evening is offered for prospective students to explore post-GCSE opportunities.

“Sixth Form Open Evening”

Applicants apply online by selecting a course, creating a personal profile and tracking their application through the Application Hub.

“Our online application process will take them through the steps they need to create their own personal profile and welcome them to college.”

The vocational pathway can lead to a career, university or an apprenticeship.

“This pathway offers them the opportunity for exciting trips, activities and visits alongside their studies, paving the way to their dream career or progression to university or an apprenticeship.”

The college reports that 97% of students were accepted by their first-choice university.

“Plus an outstanding 97% of Students were accepted by their first choice of University.”

The college reports a 100% A Level pass rate, with 32% achieving at least one A*-A grade, 70% at least one A*-B grade and 92% at least one A*-C grade.

“- 100% pass rate across all A Level subjects - 32% of Students achieved at least one A\*-A grade - 70% of Students achieved at least one A\*-B grade - 92% of Students achieved at least one A\*-C grade”

The college reports a 100% T Level pass rate in Health, Healthcare Science, and Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction.

“- 100% T Level pass rate in Health, Healthcare Science, Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction”