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The B&FC Gateway campus building, distinguished by a large red sign on its side, stands as a notable landmark in the area.

Gateway Campus

Park Road
Blackpool
FY1 4JN

Call: 01253 504571
Email: gatewaycampus@blackpool.ac.uk

Welcome to Gateway Campus

Gateway is a dedicated campus for young adults (16-18 year olds).  Our expert staff are there to support and prepare students, helping them to achieve their goals in work and life, as they learn new skills and grow as individuals.

Gateway campus provides a safe, supportive, and aspirational environment offering 'learning programmes', and 'vocational tasters' with access to practical work rooms.  The practical work rooms give students the opportunity to experience industries such as catering, hair and beauty, and art. 

Gateway 'learning programmes' build on existing skills and teach new skills to students, giving them the skills and knowledge needed to progress and grow by opening doors to new opportunities in work and life as they grow as individuals.

 

Steps to Success

Enrolment

Choose your vocational taster and contact the Gateway Campus to discuss your different options. You will attend an Initial Advice and Guidance interview, where you will complete pre-enrolment assessments and any enrolment paperwork.
 

Studying

Once your level has been confirmed you will be assigned a class to attend; whether this is classroom-based or online. Regular attendance is key to success!
 

Achievement

During your course you will continue to develop your English and maths skills in addition to key employability skills which will support you to achieve your goals.
 

Progression

On successful completion of your course, you can either:

  • Progress to the next level of study in your subject

or

  • Use your qualifications to access employment and/or other educational opportunities
Transforming Lives

"They’re so supportive and are always there to help you - they’ve given me hope about my life and my career."

- Roshen

Key Features for Learning, Teaching & Assessment

  • Entry Level and Level 1 courses
  • Life skills for Entry 1 and Entry 2 levels
  • Interactive & Bespoke curriculum
  • Work experience
  • Personalised Timetables
  • Maths and English
  • Employability skills
  • Excellent Progression

Enrichment

Gateway encourages students to take part in the many enrichment activities available, which are central to campus life and support confidence building, in addition to the development of social and life skills.

Join our pan ability football team! Take part in after college training sessions and have the opportunity to join matches and competitions.
 

Youth Club

Youth Club runs on a weekly basis after college hours, it is an opportunity for staff and students to build relationships in a less formal environment and for students to build positive relationships with others in a safe place.
 

Workshops

There are maths and English workshops which run twice a week. These workshops give students an opportunity to use these workshops to catch up on any work you feel you need more help with or have missed. Resilience workshops are held regularly to help build student confidence.
 

Boxing for Wellbeing

Boxing for wellbeing is an exciting activity to exercise the mind and body, and helps to build fitness and confidence.
 

Free Breakfast Club

Our FREE breakfast club is a quiet place to set you up for the day to support your wellbeing and learning.

Student Support, Wellbeing & Inclusion

At B&FC we offer a comprehensive range of support services aimed at helping you reach your full potential.

Award for Student of the Week

Student of the week is an award for the student who has impressed staff the most that week. Be it an improvement in attendance, kindness, hard work, determination or resilience. The chosen student will receive a £10 'love to shop' voucher.
 

Fusion lunch club

This is a space available to all students at lunchtime. This space includes pool tables, ping pong tables, Xboxes and Wiis with lots of comfy places to sit should you just prefer to watch. Staff are on hand to supervise or take on a student for a game
 

Gateway Campus Entrance

As Gateway Campus is located in a busy traffic area, for safety, access to the building and reception are located to the rear of the building. 
 

Parking

Free parking can be found in nearby streets where there are no resident permit parking restrictions.
 

Arriving by bus

Gateway Campus is located close to Blackpool town centre between Hornby Road and Reads Avenue and is accessible from main bus routes from both north and south routes.  Blackpool Transport bus routes and maps can be found on their website.
 

Arriving by tram

The Gateway Campus is situated inland from the promenade with a 10-15 minute walk from tramlines.
 

Accessibility

Disabled parking is available at Gateway Campus and ramps provide accessible routes to the building.  Inside the building, a lift provides access to all floors.

Hearing loop accessibility is available at reception.

Education, Health & Care Plan

If you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and need more comprehensive support, we can provide that for you.

Gateway to Further Education

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