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The Sandwell Colleges Recognise Outstanding Learner Achievement at Inaugural Celebrating Excellence Awards

02/07/2026

The Sandwell Colleges proudly hosted our inaugural Celebrating Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding learner achievement across our three Colleges. The evening recognised the progress, achievement and success of learners and shone a spotlight on those who embody the Colleges’ values and ‘One Team’ spirit, celebrating not only their academic achievements but

Which Qualification Is Right for Me? Understanding A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships

01/07/2026

Choosing what to study after GCSEs is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. With options including A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, and Apprenticeships, it can be difficult to know which route is best suited to your interests, learning style, and career goals. The good news is that there isn’t

hydrapower dynamics staff and engineering students with principal

The Sandwell Colleges Celebrate King’s Award for Enterprise Honour for Transformative Partnership with hydraPower dynamics

06/05/2026

The Sandwell Colleges are proud to announce they have been honoured with the highly prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of their pioneering project on work experience for young people and their partnership with hydraPower dynamics. The accolade celebrates the impressive impact of the Colleges’ ground-breaking collaboration with the

UCAS Points Explained: Everything You Need to Know

30/04/2026

If you’re applying to university in the UK, you’ve probably come across UCAS points – but what exactly are they, and how do they work? In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know, including how many UCAS points different qualifications are worth, how to calculate your total,