Cricket Alumni Spotlight: Blake & Olivia
From students to professionals, Blake and Olivia both started their journeys on our Warwickshire County Cricket Club Programme at Edgbaston Stadium. Today, they are proud members of the Warwickshire County Cricket Club team, proving it’s possible to turn your passion into a real career. Blake Quddus is now 19 and believes his work placement was […]
Diamond Sponsors of BFW25: Shaping The Future of Fashion & Education
The Sandwell Colleges are proud to continue our collaboration with the Birmingham Fashion Council and to support the success of Birmingham Fashion Week as a Diamond Sponsor. Our sponsorship helps to create opportunities for young creatives and showcase incredible talent, shaping the future of fashion and education. Now in its third year, Birmingham Fashion Week […]
Apprentice of the Year Finalist
Congratulations to our Business Administration apprentice Ife Opasanya, who has been shortlisted as Charity, Voluntary and Public Services Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in partnership with Pearson. Ife says his apprenticeship at Sandwell College has been instrumental in helping him provide young people with opportunities that were difficult for him […]
Apprentices Closer To Career With Carwood
Eighteen Sandwell College candidates stepped closer to their career goals when they were interviewed for apprenticeship roles by leading global remanufacturer Carwood. The HR/Commercial Manager and Head of Operations for Fuel Systems for Carwood – a parts distributor and technical service provider for the automotive, off-highway, motorsport and defence industries – put the selected applicants […]
Sign Up For First Open Days
Plan your future here at Sandwell College. Our upcoming Open Days are on: 🔹Thursday 9 October 4pm – 7pm 🔹Saturday 11 October 11am – 3pm Our open events are the best way to see how we help students build the skills and confidence to succeed. Whether you are exploring A Levels, T Levels or vocational […]
Aviation Student Angelika Is Flying High With Ryanair
This week we welcomed back Travel & Aviation alumna Angelika Ratajczyk, who has secured her dream role as cabin crew over the summer. Angelika completed our Level 2 Cabin Crew course and the first year of Level 3, but then she landed a full-time role with Ryanair, which she’ll now combine with her second year […]
The Sandwell Colleges welcome Anne Frost as new Chair of Governors
The Sandwell Colleges are delighted to announce Anne Frost as new Chair of Governors. Anne will take over from John Tew who is stepping down, following almost 17 years of dedicated service with the Colleges. He has been supported by Neil Makin, Vice Chair whose term on the Board is also complete. Anne brings with […]
Rising Cricket Star Davina Scores Fastest Ever Women’s Hundred
Rising cricket star and successful former Sandwell College student Davina Perrin has scored the fastest-ever hundred in the women’s Hundred. Hitting a 42-ball century to help the Northern Superchargers reach the Hundred final against London Spirit in The Eliminator, Davina wowed the crowd with the second fastest century in The Hundred overall – just a […]
T Levels at Sandwell College: Clearing the air on the facts
At Sandwell College, we’re committed to guiding every student through their post-GCSE options, and we know that when it comes to T Levels, myths can spread fast. Let’s separate fact from fiction and shine a light on what these qualifications truly offer. 1. Myth: T Levels “box you in” Reality: T Levels offer breadth as […]
Start Your College Course & Enhance Your GCSE Grades
Were you disappointed with your GCSE results and now you’re not sure what to do next? Did you know we have a GCSE resit programme which allows you to resit your GCSE English and Maths and Functional Skills even while you are studying your main subject qualification? Sandwell College learners who took their GCSE English […]
GCSE Success at Sandwell College
Sandwell College students are celebrating today (21st August) after receiving their Maths and English GCSE re-sit results. With the increasing importance of literacy and numeracy skills for many roles and occupations, each year students who have not managed to achieve a high-grade pass (4 or above) at school are given a chance to re-take these […]
GCSE Grades Are Blueprint For Success
A legal career awaits Mohammed who has just achieved his life-changing GCSE Maths grade 4. Currently in a voluntary role providing front of house support for the Sandwell College ESOL team, Mohammed first enrolled as an ESOL student two years ago after coming to the UK from Kurdistan as a 21-year-old, and has since excelled […]
