Sandwell Family of Colleges has been recognised at the National Sixth Form College Awards. Narrowly missing out on the Health and Wellbeing Award, we were particularly commended for our services to staff and students and the variety of impactful well-being and mental health initiatives across our colleges. Sarah Keast, HR Lead for Organisational Development & … Continued
Sandwell College celebrated an incredible showcase of diversity, energy, talent and togetherness at its annual One World event! Dozens of different cultures and practices were promoted on the day with a diverse range of local and International artists performing on our colourful stage, and learners and lecturers wearing national and regional dress. Stalls were also … Continued
Digital & Creative Media students from Sandwell College will have the honour of seeing their design and animation work featured in a Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games project. Second year student Dan Bains has designed the winning logo for the launch of All Roads Lead to Alexander, Caudwell Children’s legacy project which will produce a series … Continued
We are delighted to announce we have been accredited to the matrix Standard, demonstrating the high quality Careers Information Advice and Guidance services we provide to young people and adults. Our Careers Team provide tailored careers guidance, mainly through 1-1 guidance interviews, for current and prospective students. This includes UCAS support and exploration of progression … Continued
Congratulations to Sandwell College staff and students who have been announced as finalists for this year’s Titan Awards! Following successful nomination for showing exceptional leadership, and supporting students and staff to realise their potential, Associate Principal Nargis Bostan has been shortlisted for Leader of the Year, sponsored by Wesleyan. Health and Social Care lecturer Amanda … Continued
Sandwell College Automotive lecturer Dominic Whelan is today celebrating his Silver FE Lecturer of the Year Award win. Dominic is one of 80 Pearson National Teaching Award Silver Award winners across the country. He has been honoured on Thank a Teacher Day for his outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the students he works … Continued
Sandwell College Sport student Che Simmons has been awarded his first professional three-year contract by Warwickshire County Cricket Club after graduating from the Club’s Academy. Fast bowler Che trialled with the Bears last summer and was subsequently awarded an Academy place, combined with his studies on the College’s Cricket Education Programme. He also plays for … Continued
Sandwell College Automotive lecturer Dominic Whelan is hoping to be named one of 80 Pearson National Teaching Award Silver Award winners across the country. Dominic has been shortlisted for the Silver Award in The Award for FE Lecturer of the Year for his outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the students he works with … Continued
The Learning Technology Department and FabLab are pleased to announce the launch of our College Chatbot. This is in a pilot project in partnership with the JISC National centre for AI in Tertiary Education Sandwell are one of only 4 colleges nationwide to be participating in this project. The Chatbot aims to answer many of … Continued
Our Foundation Learning department welcomed the Midlands Air Ambulance service to deliver CPR and bleed control training. Midlands Air Ambulance delivered small group sessions to 62 learners, who all benefitted from developing these important life-saving skills.
