BSix - Brooke House 6th Form College

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Who are we?

BSix is a comprehensive 6th Form college in Hackney that offers a range of courses at all levels for students aged 16-19 years. The college believes that all young people can achieve high standards. Bsix was last inspected by Ofsted in March 2022 and received a grade of Good. 

Some students with SEND may need longer to complete their education. We work with students on an individual basis where this may be the case. BSix is proud of it’s active inclusive approach to working with all young people.


How do we work with students who have addtional needs?

Students with SEND are included in all mainstream classes and activities - with support if needed. Last year 66 BSix students had EHC Plans. Students with additional needs who live in surrounding boroughs also choosing to continue their education at BSix.

Facilities on offer at BSix include; a Library, recently renovated Gym, Cafeteria, outdoor space for students, Strong pastoral support for all students and a strong focus on support for students with SEND.

BSix has a strong and inclusive enrichment offer. The college works collaboratively with community partners to ensure all students can participate in enriching activities.


What support do we offer students?

One of our unique strengths as a college is our Alternative Provision for Year 11 students. This may be taken up by students on link courses or students who have ESOL.


What qualifications can students take at BSix?

Bsix’s has wide range of qualifications in offer including:

  • A comprehensive Level 1-3 vocational qualifications offer
  • GCSEs sciences and humanities pathways
  • GCSE English and maths (including retakes)
  • A’levels

Flexibility on study programmes

We make adjustments to study programmes based on students needs, this can include extending 1 year programmes to 2 years, reducing the number of modules taken, and in agreement with parents and carers and students themselves, enrolling students on Functional Skills programmes instead of GCSE’s.



Staff culture and training

We work closely with all staff, teachers, office staff, canteen staff, premises staff, to provide training to help meet needs and support a culture of inclusivity.


Support for students before they starting at BSix?

BSix offers open evenings and taster or experience days so that prospective students can try out courses they are interested in, see what works for them and what support might be needed. We will work with individual students to see how best to support their transition.

  • We can meet prospective students on a 1:1 basis.
  • Arrange to show them round the college, this can be organised during half-term when it is quieter.
  • Students can also either or additionally visit during term time to see a regular day at the college while lesson are running and other students are on site.
  • Our Inclusive Support Team are involved at every stage of enrolment. Meetings take place with Learning Support Assistants before students begin their course. For example Annual Review attendance for Year 11 students on request.
  • Students can be met at the door during their first week and shown where to go. Staff are sensitive to inclusion and sensitive to students wanting to integrate with their non-disabled peers.

Sometimes students become interested in attending BSix after receiving exam results. Where this is the case we will have less time to get to know what their support needs are but we are happy to work with the student and their parents or carers to understand and agree how to support their transition. Now Wrong Door support staff will know how to support and direct specific concerns.

Contact No Wrong Door with any queries where this is the case.

This email monitored  by staff throughout the summer break as well as during term time nowrongdoor@bsix.ac.uk

Alternatively contact Deputy Manager for Inclusion - Christine Carroll 07534603494


Transition programmes with other schools

We work with local schools to offer young people the chance to join BSix on a part time basis during their last year before going to college. This helps them to get used to the college environment before deciding on their options for the following year. Regardless of their college choice this is a great opportunity to increase their independence prior to starting college.


While students are at BSix…

BSix focuses much it’s support from Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) on collaborative support with parents and partners. This support outside of the classroom helps students to build independence and prepare them for life after college.

Out of class support offer includes:

  • Academic support with course work, English, Maths and study skills focussing on what is most helpful for the student.
  • Art Therapy Provision
  • Sex and Realtionship education
  • Inclusive Sports programme
  • Full Time college counsellor
  • Therapeutic support from Speech and Language Therapy, CAMHS and WAMHS (Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools)


We have an Inclusive Support Room which offers flexible access to the colleges support staff. Students can bring work to this room (in agreement with their teacher) which is open and available to students who need it whenever the college is open

A separate calm room is available for students who want or need to be quiet or just chill out.



Support when you are leaving BSix…

We offer progression onto Supported Internships and have strong relationships with Hackney providers. 

We have strong relationships with supported working agencies and buy into Prospects Careers Service.

We can continue to meet with students after they leave to support them with signposting to support services, job applications and progression opportunities if this is helpful.

We can work to support students making applications to universities and with their Disability Support Allowance applications.

SEND Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands
Preparing for Adulthood 14-18
SEN Provision Type
  • Universal

Who to contact

Telephone
0800 3892 947 (admissions enquiries) 0800 3892 947 (admissions enquiries) 020 8525 7150 (other enquiries) 020 8525 7150 (other enquiries)
E-mail
info@bsix.ac.uk
Website
www.bsix.ac.uk/
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Where to go

Address
Bsix College
Kenninghall Road
Hackney
London
Postcode

E5 8BP

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Venue Notes

Buses: 38, 55, 56, 106, 253, 254, 393, 488

Overground: Clapton, Rectory Road, Hackney Central

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
133608

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