Awards

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Award ceremony for winners of maths competition

Building Work-Ready Mindsets Through Maths Challenge

Motivated maths students at Sandwell College embraced the power of numbers in MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge. The confidence-boosting college final featured a mix of kahoot quizzes and dominoes competitions, celebrating mathematical thinking and highlighting the essential role numeracy plays, with winners’ medals, awards and vouchers presented by Senior Vice-Principal

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Award winners with the Principal and High Sheriff

High Sheriff Celebrates Learners Of The Month

Dedication, progress and ambition have been celebrated by the High Sheriff of the West Midlands as he presented the latest Learner of the Month Awards at Sandwell College. We were honoured to welcome Mark Smith for the award celebrations hosted by our CEO & Principal, Lisa Capper MBE. Mark spoke

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

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

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Early Years Awards with CEO Lisa Capper MBE

Celebrating the future of Early Years

Sandwell College was filled with pride and positivity as we came together to celebrate the achievements of our Early Years students for both our outstanding 16–18 and adult learners. The event was opened by CEO and Principal Lisa Capper MBE who delivered an inspiring speech on the vital role Early Years

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Foundation Learning students at WorldSkills qualifiers with a board in the background

Foundation Learning students impress at WorldSkills UK Enterprise Qualifiers

Foundation Learning students from Sandwell College recently showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit at the WorldSkills UK Enterprise Qualifiers, hosted by North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College. Representing the college with pride, learners Nataliah and Demi pitched a sustainable business idea—a thoughtfully designed planter that prioritised accessibility and environmental impact.

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Learner of the Month Winners with Gurpreet Bhatia and Lisa Capper MBE

The Sandwell Colleges Learner of the Month Celebration – May

Selected students from across Sandwell College and Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form came together for another fantastic Learner of the Month celebration. These events are a chance to shine a spotlight on the dedication, ambition, and resilience that makes our learners truly outstanding. This month, we had the honour of

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