Haybrook College, Slough is celebrating achieving Specialist School Status after its excellent work of supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties was recognised.
The Slough award, granted in September by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, will mean additional funding to increase the support the college offers to local secondary schools, as well as the families of the young people who attend.
The college provides an alternative education in Slough for up to 130 young people who have found going to a mainstream school difficult.
The Slough college’s bid for specialist school status was supported by the BAA Communities Trust, which donated £10,000, half of the required funding.
Sonia Kay, who has been appointed director of outreach and community at Haybrook College, said: “The support from the BAA Communities Trust has been fantastic.
“The equipment we’ve purchased will enable the young people at Haybrook College to access a really exciting curriculum, particularly BTEC music and BTEC Art and Design.
“We hope that at some point, members of the local community will also be able to take advantage of the resources now available.”
Joe Hardman, BAA Heathrow’s economic development manager, added: “I’m delighted funding from the BAA Communities Trust has enabled Haybrook College to achieve this Specialist School Status. Haybrook College plays an invaluable role in Slough and I look forward to continuing our relationship.”
Slough Borough Council.
