Celebrating International Women’s Day at The Sandwell Colleges
Today we’re celebrating the women who shape our colleges, our learners and our community — and we’re proud to spotlight one of them: Charmaine Bedward, Head of Section for GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics. Charmaine’s journey with Sandwell College began decades ago, when she volunteered as a Maths tutor for adult learners. What started as […]
Colleges Week: Celebrating Sandwell Successes
Today we are celebrating higher education learners developing advanced technical and academic skills, and how The Sandwell Colleges deliver local career-focused courses that open doors to opportunity. Gerard Sokoli left Sandwell College in 2020 after completing a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with Distinction. He went on to study Civil Engineering at Aston University, […]
Unlocking New Skills and Career Potential, The Sandwell Colleges Launch Cradley Heath Skills Campus
New skills and opportunities are set to be unlocked as The Sandwell Colleges officially opened their highly-anticipated Cradley Heath Skills Campus, yesterday, Monday 2nd March. Lisa Capper MBE, CEO and Principal of The Sandwell Colleges welcomed guests to the launch event which included a formal ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the region’s most exciting […]
National Careers Week 2026: 200+ Student Interviews With 20 Different Employers
We’re celebrating National Careers Week 2026, and we recently hosted a fantastic day of development at The Sandwell Colleges, where over 200 learners took part in mock interviews and conversations with external employers and providers. With nearly 20 organisations in attendance, including Equans, Great British Energy – Nuclear, Hercules PLC, Mondelez International, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, […]
Celebrating Colleges Week 2026
This week we are celebrating #CollegesWeek2026 at The Sandwell Colleges. On Monday we’re shining a light on adult learners who are building new futures through education. With the right support, adult learning can address multiple challenges from closing skills gaps and tackling social isolation, to reducing inequality and strengthening communities. Wayne is studying for a […]
Colleges Unite To Put The PRIDE In The West Midlands
Today colleges from across the West Midlands will unite at Cadbury Sixth Form College – part of The Sandwell Colleges – for a day of celebration and awareness raising at the first Putting the PRIDE in the West Midlands LGBTQ+ conference. The conference will shine a spotlight on the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ college communities […]
Midlands Talent Shines As Sandwell College Hair & Beauty Students Qualify For National Finals
Sandwell College was proud to host the first of the regional heats for the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists, showcasing the incredible work of the Midlands’ most creatively talented students for the third year running. We are thrilled that 33 of our Hair and Beauty students qualified for the national finals to be held in […]
The Sandwell Colleges Launch New Engineering and STEM Virtual Skills Hub for Future-Ready Training
The Sandwell Colleges have launched their new Engineering and STEM Virtual Skills Hub and Prospectus, offering a ladder of opportunity to young people, apprentices and adults, and showcasing the many roles and careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing and STEM. With a wide range of courses and qualifications across the Colleges, the Virtual Skills Hub will […]
Building Work-Ready Mindsets Through Maths Challenge
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 – Quality and Student Success, […]
High Sheriff Celebrates Learners Of The Month
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 about the role of the […]
Elevating Clinical Education With Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
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 delivery clinical observations, reflective practice, […]
Sandwell Successes: First Responder Haydar Returns To Inspire Public Services Students
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 as a first responder for […]
