GCSE Passes Secure Students’ Future Success
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 hard work, resilience and determination […]
Wrapping Up Year In Style
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 learners. Rahual shared the latest […]
Computing Students Produce Professional Content For Birmingham Library Exhibition
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 collectively on material, the BTEC […]
The Sandwell Colleges’ Samiha Wins National Recognition As Young Student Of The Year
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 Literature, Politics and Sociology A […]
Inspirational Contributions Celebrated at The Sandwell Colleges Future Focus Awards
Inspiration and achievement of dedicated individuals and teams were celebrated by The Sandwell Colleges, as the winners of the inaugural Future Focus Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony held recently. The event brought together colleagues from Sandwell College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form in West Bromwich and Cadbury Sixth Form College in […]
Informed Students Debate Budget On BBC Midlands Today
The Sandwell Colleges were thrilled to host presenter Ben Godfrey from BBC Midlands Today. Ben interviewed our students for a debate piece on the forthcoming Autumn Budget. Joining the televised debate were our Sandwell College Public Services and Travel & Aviation students Reice, Natalie and Hasmik; Cadbury Sixth Form College students Kyle (Politics, Modern History, […]
The Sandwell Colleges Pay Their Respects with Parade and Poppy Release at Poignant Remembrance Ceremony
Students, guests and colleagues gathered today at Sandwell College to mark Armistice Day. The student-led event began with uniformed Public Services students from The Sandwell Colleges leading a remembrance parade through the college to commemorate the memory of fallen soldiers. CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE, welcomed special guests to the event, including Deputy Lieutenant […]
Sandwell College Hosts West Midlands Works Launch By Secretary of State & Mayor
Sandwell College was proud to host the launch of West Midlands Works, an ambitious plan to help 93,000 people into quality jobs over the next decade. The launch event, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, saw Mayor Richard Parker, and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, The Rt Hon Pat McFadden, present the […]
Pledge To Create Youth-Ready Employment Opportunities
The Sandwell Colleges pledged its commitment to creating youth-ready employment opportunities, hosting the Youth Friendly Employer Accreditation Workshop for the Young Combined Authority. CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE welcomed the INSPIRE project team of changemakers to Central Campus, and Assistant Principal Nargis Bostan took part in the panel discussion, as one of the project’s […]
Future Focus Awards Shine A Spotlight On Skills, Success And Apprenticeship Excellence
The Sandwell Colleges proudly celebrated the success of apprentices and employers at this year’s Future Focus Apprenticeship Showcase & Awards, an inspiring evening that recognised the partnerships driving skills growth and opportunity across the region. Bringing together apprentices, employers, and college teams, the event showcased how collaboration helps shape the workforce of tomorrow and bridge […]
Powerful Perseverance for T Level Learner Of The Month Annie
We’re celebrating Annie, our latest Learner of the Month, as a powerful example of how perseverance and focus can drive real progress. Annie’s story was celebrated at our Learner of the Month Awards, where special guest Blind Dave Heeley OBE DL, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands, shared an inspiring message about overcoming challenges and […]
Sandwell Students Aspire Higher at HE Fair
Ambitious students from Sandwell College enjoyed an exciting opportunity to plan what’s next for their future at our Higher Education Fair. Learners got the chance to meet face-to-face with representatives from almost 30 different universities, including Aston University, Bangor University, Birmingham City University, University of Birmingham, Coventry University, De Montfort University, University of Leicester, Oxford […]
