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In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (#NAW2026) we will be sharing key events and content throughout the week to showcase our work with individuals and employers. Apprenticeships provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for fulfilling careers, while helping employers build a workforce with future-ready skills. During the
Learners, colleagues and governors across The Sandwell Colleges are celebrating following their recent Ofsted inspection. The Sandwell Colleges, made-up of three colleges and several campuses across West Bromwich and Birmingham, were one of the first FE Colleges in England to be inspected under Ofsted’s new ‘scorecard’ framework launched in November.
Motivated maths students at Sandwell College embraced the power of numbers in MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge. The confidence-boosting college final featured a mix of kahoot quizzes and dominoes competitions, celebrating mathematical thinking and highlighting the essential role numeracy plays, with winners’ medals, awards and vouchers presented by Senior Vice-Principal
Dedication, progress and ambition have been celebrated by the High Sheriff of the West Midlands as he presented the latest Learner of the Month Awards at Sandwell College. We were honoured to welcome Mark Smith for the award celebrations hosted by our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE. Mark spoke
Health and Social Care teams from Sandwell College recently took part in a Train-the-Trainer workshop at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity headquarters, exploring advanced simulation activities and immersive room technology. The Mastering Clinical Skills Teaching session focused on: effective teaching approaches creating safe learning environments integrating technology into clinical skills
One of our successful Public Services alumni, Haydar, recently returned to inspire the next generation of Sandwell College learners with his own university and career journey. Haydar left Sandwell College last year with a Distinction in Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services. He is now working
Start 2026 strong and sign up for the first Sandwell College open days of the year. This is your chance to see what college life is really like, explore 100+ courses, and picture yourself as part of one of the West Midlands’ most exciting learning communities. If you’re starting to
A huge well done to our Sandwell College students who passed their GCSE Maths and English exams today. Thanks to the college’s resit programme, which allows students who narrowly missed out on their grades at school, to continue with their main course of study while retaking their GCSEs alongside, their
Following adverse weather conditions, Sandwell College Central Campus will be closed for all classes on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th January. This is due to a problem with the heating system. Work is underway to ensure the heating is repaired urgently and we are expecting the campus to be open for all
We’re wrapping up the year in style and celebrating some of Sandwell College’s best Beauty moments from 2025. It was definitely a ‘Ding Dong’ moment when professional make-up artist and photographer Rahual Das from BBC Three’s Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star returned to run masterclasses for our Beauty Therapy
Six Computing students from The Sandwell Colleges have gained excellent work experience, producing social media content for an exhibition at the Library of Birmingham. The Forgotten Generations: Lest We Forget exhibition reveals the untold stories of African and Caribbean Royal Air Force veterans from the West Midlands. Working individually and
A truly unique alumna of The Sandwell Colleges has won national recognition for her powerful achievements and positive influence after being named Young Student of the Year. Samiha Kalam, who demonstrated outstanding academic ability at Cadbury Sixth Form College – part of The Sandwell Colleges – excelled in her English
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