Breaking barriers and inspiring others to follow in her footsteps, Robyn has made Blackburne House history as the first ever student to be offered a master’s degree straight from her Access to HE course. Her journey is one of determination, resilience, and self-belief — from navigating the challenges of everyday life and neurodivergence, to discovering her true potential through education. In this interview, she reflects on how Blackburne House became the turning point that t

At Blackburne House Education, we’ve always known that learning is about more than qualifications. It’s about unlocking confidence, independence, and opportunity. Our newly released Education Impact Report (Sept 2023–Nov 2024)  confirms this and puts real numbers behind the transformation we see every day.  Over the past 15 months, 522 women  have taken part in our programmes, with 72.7% progressing to positive destinations  — an increase of 14% on the previous year. Learners

We’re thrilled to share that the Friends of Blackburne House lottery has raised a fantastic £3115.80 - money that will directly support...

Education is the key that opens the door to life’s opportunities. – Baroness Doreen Lawrence Our CEO, Andrea Rushton, quoted the inspirational campaigner Doreen Lawrence in her words to the audience at our annual Graduation ceremony. These words remind us that each of the women who pass through Blackburne House are not only finishing their hard-earned qualifications, but starting a new chapter in their lives armed with new expertise and hope for a better future. Our CEO, Andr

We’re delighted to share some incredible news: Blackburne House has been shortlisted for the 2025 National Diversity Awards  in the...

Come to a summer Open Day to learn more, meet your tutors, and take the first step. We're recruiting for our September 2025 courses at...