Sandwell College alumni named England captain!
The former Sandwell College student Hamza Shaikh will captain two Youth Tests against Sri Lanka at Wormsley CC, High Wycombe (8-11 July) and Cheltenham CC (16-19 July) and has described it as an “incredible honour” being named England’s under-19s captain. Hamza studied at Sandwell College on the Edgbaston Cricket Education Programme, where he combined playing […]
Sandwell College Celebrating Success at the WMCA Adult Learning Awards!
The annual WMCA Adult Learning Awards event was an afternoon and evening of inspiration and celebration, shining a spotlight on the achievements of dedicated learners and remarkable employers. It was truly a testament to the power of investing in skills in our region and the collaborative efforts that make it possible. The event was a […]
First student conference unites all campuses for a powerful student voice
Wednesday 26th June marked a significant milestone at Sandwell family of colleges as we hosted our first-ever student conference, bringing together students from across all three campuses. The event aimed to amplify our students’ voices, providing them with a platform to share their perspectives and contribute to shaping our colleges communities. Graham Pennington, CEO and […]
National recognition for Sandwell College
Colleagues and colleges have the opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate excellent practice, significant achievements and exceptional commitment in the annual Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) awards, and Sandwell College has been recognised for its work in The Health and Wellbeing category. Principal and Chief Executive Officer Graham Pennington commented; “We’re delighted to be recognised […]
Sandwell Adult Learners Shine at Success Celebration Ceremony
Sandwell College celebrated some truly amazing success stories at the annual awards night for adult learners. More than 120 guests came together for the inspirational evening, showcasing individual academic achievements, personal development and progress, plus positive community and employer engagement successes of the 35 award winners. A series of speakers and special guests joined the […]
Talent and Togetherness Celebrated at Amazing One World Event
Sandwell College celebrated and embraced an incredible showcase of diversity, talent and togetherness at its annual One World event today! A host of talented artists and performers performed on the colourful main stage, from Wen Sheung dancers, Eternal Taal drums, Giddah, Kathak, Ecuadorian, Columbian and Congolese dancers to K-pop, street dance, storytelling and Afrobeat, and […]
Sandwell College is delighted to announce the appointment of its new CEO and Principal
Lisa Capper takes up the position from Graham Pennington, who has held the post since 2014, transforming the family of colleges into one of the largest providers of education to young people in the country. Lisa joins from her role as CEO and Principal at Stoke on Trent College where she has transformed the quality […]
Break into the high-demand media content creation sector
Demand for media content has never been higher! The Film, Television and Video sector contributes over £12 billion to the UK economy The UK Film Industry is set to grow by over 4% over the next 2 years Major new film studios and production companies are under development in Birmingham. So there’s no better time […]
T Level Student Saman is Learner of the Year Finalist
Bring on the celebrations! We’re delighted to share the great news that Sandwell College Childcare student Saman has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Aspiration Awards. T Level student Saman is a finalist in the Learner of the Year category of the @NCFE awards. She was successfully nominated by our Head of Early […]
Blog: College Is Not Like School!
Studying at College is not like studying at school or moving on to school sixth form. When you join Sandwell College, you’ll enjoy some new-found independence. College life is inspiring, diverse and exciting, in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone in your class will have chosen to be there to pursue their passion, and you’ll […]
Still Time To Apply!
Worried about securing your college place before September? Worried you have missed the deadline to apply? Well, don’t worry anymore as you’ve still got time to apply for a place at Sandwell College. Other colleges have already closed their applications but the best news is ours are still open! Why do we do this? College […]
Jet2 Sector-Based Work Academy Programme Launches!
The Jet2.com Open Day held at Tomorrow’s People on Monday (22nd April) attracted a massive turnout, with lots of eager participants attending. The event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the business development team and Jet2.com’s Birmingham Airport team. Their combined expertise created a vibrant atmosphere, fostering a sense of optimism and excitement […]
