Start 2026 Strong With Sandwell College Open Days

Sandwell College Open Day

Start 2026 strong and sign up for the first Sandwell College open days of the year. This is your chance to see what college life is really like, explore 100+ courses, and picture yourself as part of one of the West Midlands’ most exciting learning communities. If you’re starting to think about your future after […]

GCSE Passes Secure Students’ Future Success

Student holding exam results with principal and head of department

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

BBC Glow Up make-up artist Rahual Das demonstrates brush techniques on student

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 students by exhibition banner with project director Donald Campbell and Computing Lecturer

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

AoC Student of the Year Samiha Kalam holding her award with presenter Sameena Ali Khan and a representative from Edge

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

Principal Lisa Capper MBE with three members of staff holding an award certificate

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

A group of students with BBC presenter Ben Godfrey

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, […]

Sandwell College Hosts West Midlands Works Launch By Secretary of State & Mayor

Secretary of State speaking at the launch event

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

Panel of speakers

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

Apprentice award winners and nominees with college principals

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

T Level Learner of the Month Annie with Blind Dave Deputy Lieutenant and his guide dog

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 […]

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