Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus - Weybridge

Kaytlyn_sim

I can't stress how much this collage has sent my mental health down a dark place, discussed a support plan and they haven't kept with it at all in helping me, lack of response in emails even though I have emailed plenty of times, I was told by my therapist to take 2 weeks off due to mental health reasons which I emailed them in about and collage has stopped my bursary. When I called in I had a rude snappy woman keep cutting me off as I was trying to explain my situation. This collage lacks in its staff with any student needing help, honestly this collage isn't worth anyone's time.

Ryan G.

Glad I chose this college over my local. Had some brilliant teachers and recommend for all. Campus is very large, canteen is a good size also. The building is full of history and it has a very large tech department. Library on campus was a really good place to use the computers for free and access WIFI. Overall good place to learn

Anonymous

I was a student here, and I couldn't not recommend this college enough. I am neurodivergent, and I was disgusted at the way I was treated by my art teachers, and was often accused by them both for breaking the college rules. She compared me to her personal life and said "I have no sympathy for you" which was completely inappropriate. I was in tears when I left that day. It got to the point where she would argue with me through sending me long - and at times threatening emails, and not one of the staff that were aware stepped in to help. I was left after reading each email feeling so distressed. The college later on decided that I should stop attending, when the day before I was promised by the send department that there would be change for my needs to be accommodated. There is total misunderstanding and lack of communication and care (especially if you are neurodivergent) at this college.

Amy H.

I am honestly appalled by the lack of common sense, comunication and organization here, my brother enrolled on a course here last year and was met with constant teacher changes and timetable changes. This week was supposed to be his first week back on a new course, and was met with yet again more disappointment. After turning up with no idea of where he needed to be as no one had given him any kind of timetable. He went to find a staff member who would be able to help and was told there where no timetables at this time. So he's wasted time and money getting to this silly excuse of a college, only to be told to go home and do work online as no one has a clue where he needs to be or what classes he has. This college needs to stop mucking these kids about and sort there shit out.

Dylan W.

Its decent, but really can improve on a lot if areas. Im in my second year of college and one thing they cannot get their heads around is sorting a timetable out. Some staff members are just down right unlikeable.

I believe its important to have a good connection with the person whos teaching you, luckily last year i had some great teachers/tutors. This year i have only 1 good one and the other i really dont like, i dont think ill do well in the subject with that teacher.

It has already been aparent that they have been lacking with the amount of teachers they have, many times they tried to get new people to teach our course but most of the time they had no idea on how to teach what we had to learn.

Management is terrable, as i said they cant produce an actual working timetable, last year i believe my group had atleast 8 timetables within 2-3 months and most of the time they had errors with lesson times, location and what teacher it was. They made overlapping timetables which was very confusing.

Im going to mention one of the staffs timetable since what happened was unacceptable. I will not name the staff member/teacher but at one point, his timetable had no lunch break. Whoever made that timetable needs to sort their act out.

Lastly many staff are unfriendly, any chance they have to scrutinise you for something as simple as your id, theyll get all unfriendly and use a stern tone.

A few times me and my peers were sitting on the floor in the corner of the entrance to our building which we always do in the morning before lessons start, there is one member off staff who during an ofsted inspection repeatedly told us we cant sit there. Like what the hell. Regardless if ofsted is there or not he shouldnt be able to dictate rules when we only agreed to the basic student agreement we all signed at the beginning of the academic year.

Speaking of ofsted inspections, litterally every educational facility in the country will do stuff to make a good example to the inspectors. That would be okay however there is a huge difference in staff behaviour and actions when there is an inspection, any slight annoyance/inconvenience to the staff will land you with disciplinary actions when theres no rules or reasoning to their accusations.
Ofsted inspections are worthless nowadays. Staff always butter it up rather than going about their dutys like any normal day.

Other than all that the college is alright, engineering department is great with their equipment and some of the staff are very fun to be around, english department has some great teachers.

Kim J.

Have had 2 kids go through the 14-16 programme at Brooklands. Both have mild to moderate additional needs but present as pretty neurotypical ie their needs are difficult to see. I provided in depth info on their needs and need for support. One managed reasonably well doing 1 year of catering but only because they are outgoing, don't fuss and get on with it. Did not have anyone acknowledge their needs or communicate with me (vital for their success)The other just completed 1 year of motor vehicle which was pretty much the most frustrating experience I have ever gone through.. constant change of tutors, absolutely zero feedback, terrible behaviour in the classroom due to no supervision inc setting fire to things, IMPOSSIBLE to communicate with anyone except the complaints department who weren't that great either, always sidestepping around the complaint, not giving a direct answer. Could not spend another second trying to deal with this college. First child thriving at Guildford, second moving to Farnborough.

Sarah L.

If I could give 0 stars I would.
I would definitely not recommend this college.
Have had two children attend this college. Lack of teachers for one. My son has wasted a whole year at this college in the Sen department having achieved not a thing.
The 14-16 course is utterly shocking! 8 teachers in 4 months!
This college either needs shutting down or a complete overhaul.

Christine C.

This is a great college with many corses the staff are always very helpful and friendly I like the open plan reception. The training restaurant is not to be missed the food is amazing and it’s all done by the students. I have been many times and the service is always great from the time you walk in until the time you leave these students are amazing and they work hard the prices are very reasonable for the service you get.