Public Services Student Reice Receives Young Active Citizen Award From The Lord Lieutenant
It was a proud moment for The Sandwell Colleges community as Public Services student Reice James was formally presented with his Young Active Citizen Award by the Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Derrick Anderson CBE. Reice was nominated for the 15 to 18 award category by his lecturer Amarjit Uppal for his sustained commitment to […]
The Sandwell Colleges Recognise Outstanding Learner Achievement at Inaugural Celebrating Excellence Awards
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 also contributing positively to their […]
Which Qualification Is Right for Me? Understanding A Levels, T Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships
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 a single ‘best’ option, as […]
Minister of Skills Jacqui Smith Launches New Sandwell College Health Care Skills Hub at The Learning Campus
A major milestone was proudly marked today with the official launch of Sandwell College @ The Learning Campus, a cutting‑edge Health and Social Care Hub located on the site of the brand‑new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, by Minister of Skills Jacqui Smith. The event brought together regional leaders including Mayor of the West Midlands Richard […]
Festival Of Arts 2026
Our Creative Industries departments are proud to present our 7th annual Sandwell College Festival of Arts – a month‑long celebration showcasing the imagination, talent and progress of learners across Art & Design, Fashion, Photography, Creative & Digital Media, Performing Arts and Music pathways. Throughout June, audiences can enjoy an exciting programme of live entertainment, screenings […]
Celebrating National Coding Success
Huge congratulations to outstanding Sandwell College Computing student Emran for achieving first place in the country in the prestigious Raspberry Pi Foundation Annual Coding Challenge, competing against more than 12,000 entries across the UK. Special recognition also goes to T Level learners Umar and Oliver for finishing in the top 10% nationwide. Our first‑year […]
Haul Of Awards For Hair & Beauty Students
Our talented Hair & Beauty students from Sandwell College brought home a haul of 10 awards from the AHT Nationals and Direct Competitions in Blackpool. Our learners showcased exceptional creativity, technical skill and professionalism on a national stage, achieving: 🏆 Gold Level 2 Barbering student Abdul Aziz for his outstanding Creative Cut and Freestyle Pattern […]
Fashion Student Reanna Celebrates Learner Of The Month In Style
Today we are celebrating Fashion student Reanna – one of our Sandwell College Learner of the Month winners – who was presented with her award by The Rt Hon. the Lord Spellar. and CEO & Principal Lisa Capper MBE for her creativity, originality and strong conceptual thinking. Level 3 student Reanna has chosen the distinctive […]
The Sandwell Colleges Celebrate King’s Award for Enterprise Honour for Transformative Partnership with hydraPower dynamics
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 global leader in hose and […]
UCAS Points Explained: Everything You Need to Know
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, and what your points actually […]
Secretary of State for Business and Trade Meets Learners at The Sandwell Colleges’ New Cradley Heath Skills Campus
The Sandwell Colleges yesterday welcomed the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Peter Kyle, to their brand-new £9.3 million Cradley Heath Skills Campus for a showcase of skills, training opportunities and employer partnerships. CEO and Principal of The Sandwell Colleges, Lisa Capper MBE, welcomed the Business Secretary who was joined by the […]
Empowering The Next Generation Of Student Leaders
We’re proud to celebrate our Student Governor and Student Union President Hasmik on successfully completing the AoC Student Leadership in FE Programme 2026. Delivered by the Association of Colleges (AoC) and the National Association for Managers of Student Services (NAMSS), this programme equips emerging leaders with essential skills in communication, influencing, collaboration and confidence building […]
