The ALS (Additional Learning Support) Team at Blackburn College are committed to help and support you overcome any barriers to learning you may face if you have an emotional, physical or learning difficulty.
We offer support across all College sites: in-class, outside of the classroom, with exams and assessments and in the wider College environment. This support is to enable you to access all the opportunities on offer and ensure you enjoy yourself while studying at Blackburn College.
Contact Us
You can talk to us about your support needs before you apply to Blackburn College or any time during your course – we’ll be happy to help.
You can contact us on:
- Phone
- ALS Information - 01254 292336
- Transitions Team - 01254 292411
- Textphone for the hearing impaired - 07837418148

Antonia Waring
ALS (Additional Learning Support) Manager

Eleanor Daniels
Additional Learning Support Assessment Lead

Louise Kimpton
Additional Learning Support Lead

Zahid Khan
Academic Learning Support Assistant

Wendy Holliday
Academic Learning Support Assistant

Tracey Aspin
Academic Learning Support Assistant

Simon Stainsby
Administrative Assistant

Shikeela Hussain
Academic Learning Support Assistant

Rachel Ingham
Administrative Assistant

Jaleel Akhtar
Academic Learning Support Assistant

Jill Phillips
SEND Transition Coordinator

Natalie Ogden
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Advisory Teacher

Elaine Walpole
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Advisory Teacher

Alison Parker
SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Advisory Teacher