Joshua Burt, Operations Manager at Bromley Court, has been announced as a finalist in the SEND Star’s Champion in the Workplace category, following his extensive efforts to advocate for the recruitment and support of individuals with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) at the hotel.

Josh has worked extensively with London South East Colleges, most frequently Bromley College, by helping to facilitate their supported internship programmes, and introduce SEND students into the hospitality environment.

Over the last couple of years, the hotel has aided seven students in gaining real workplace experience across a range of departments within the hotel, from the Events and Sales team, to within the Food and Beverage sector. Some students have even excelled within the internship and continued into paid employment at The Bromley Court.

Josh said that it was a ‘real honour’ to receive the shortlisting.

‘The driving force behind the support in the programme is from the hotel being an independent family-owned business.

‘We’d like to support our community in whatever way we can, and that’s what we’re doing with the interns.

‘But of course, it’s always nice when people recognise the work that goes into these things.’

Congratulations to Josh for such an impressive achievement. The Bromley SEND Stars Awards final will take place on the 26^th November.