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 […]
Hands-on Introduction To Construction
We were delighted to welcome Q3 Academy Tipton students to our Construction department recently for a hands‑on carpentry experience. During their visit, students rolled up their sleeves in our workshops and built their very own bird boxes, developing practical skills and taking home a project they could be proud of. A brilliant introduction to construction […]
Engineering Showcase Of Specialist Facilities
Sandwell College recently welcomed Year 10 students from Holly Lodge School to our Engineering Showcase. During their visit the pupils explored our specialist facilities and took part in a range of practical workshops designed to develop their understanding of engineering. This included learning wiring and plug assembly in an electrical session, followed by applying soldering […]
Heritage To High Rise: Students Gain Site Experience
Student plasterers from Sandwell College took part in a valuable day of site visits across Birmingham, gaining first‑hand experience of the plastering trade in modern construction, heritage restoration and refurbishment. The group visited the new hotel development at Edgbaston Cricket Club being delivered by Sisk, explored traditional lime plastering techniques on a 100-year-old building at […]
Tourism Students Play Part In Town Of Culture Bid
Travel & Tourism students represented Sandwell College at the launch of Smethwick’s bid to become the first ever UK Town of Culture. Tunmi and Natalie joined Cllr Kerrie Carmichael, Leader of Sandwell Council, and members of Sandwell’s Culture Forum to champion everything that makes Smethwick special: its vibrant communities, rich heritage and fast‑growing arts and […]
