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GIANT RAINBOW DISPLAY TO THANK KEY WORKERS

A giant rainbow tribute is now on display at Sandwell College as we show support for local NHS staff, key workers and our former students on the frontline. Pupils from nearby nurseries and schools have been invited to share their own messages of thanks, and we're delighted to feature their drawings alongside the rainbow in … Continued

SONGS FROM OVER THE RAINBOW

Kind-hearted Sandwell College Performing Arts tutor Kirsty Leslie is live-streaming street concerts for her neighbours as a warm-up to the NHS #ClapForCarers on her Facebook music page. Kirsty played keyboards and sang a set of requests in a street near her home for neighbours sitting outside. And at 8pm she sang Over The Rainbow as … Continued

FAB LAB ANSWERING THE CALL TO PRODUCE FACE SHIELDS FOR THE NHS

Sandwell College’s Fab Lab is answering the call to 3D print hundreds of face shields for NHS heroes on the Coronavirus frontline. The college was keen to use its Fab Lab’s own resources and help in any possible way to respond to the shortage of much-needed PPE. So after retrieving the three 3D printers, materials … Continued

SANDWELL COLLEGE SUPPORTS VULNERABLE STUDENTS DURING CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN

Sandwell College has been providing young people across Birmingham and the Black Country access to vital resources and support during the period of lockdown following the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the national lockdown, and the temporary closure of the College building, teachers and colleagues have maintained their commitment to supporting some of our most vulnerable students. … Continued

CELEBRATING OUR FEMALE LEADERSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

We understand how important it is to create and support a diverse environment for staff and students, and we’re extremely proud to have so many talented, experienced and inspirational individuals forming our senior teaching team. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the many fantastic female leaders at Sandwell College, who are using their … Continued

WE ARE THE SAFEGUARDING CHAMPIONS!

We are the Champions! Our students have been training to become Safeguarding Champions at Sandwell College and help other students who may be facing issues. Trainer Justin Nixon from Sandwell Council’s neighbourhood services was really impressed with the quality of the students’ contributions and how well they worked together. The students were presented with certificates … Continued

CONSTRUCTION STUDENT ADAM PRESENTED WITH £100 GIFTCARD FROM CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

Adam Read is presented with his £100 gift card by CECA Regional Director Dawn Karakatsanis   Sandwell College Construction student Adam Read has been presented with a £100 gift card by The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). Level 2 Plastering student Adam successfully completed a questionnaire at the Construction Careers Live event at Millennium Point. The … Continued

PARENTS PAMPERED BY BEAUTY STUDENTS AT AUTISM WEST MIDLANDS EVENT

Busy parents and carers were in for a treat when Sandwell College’s beauty therapy team hosted a Pamper Event for Autism West Midlands. Students from the college’s Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon provided a range of much-needed treatments designed to give the round-the-clock carers some vital relaxation and quality time. Feedback from the event was … Continued

RISING STARS SHINE AT APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS CEREMONY

Rising stars got the chance to shine at Sandwell College’s apprenticeship awards ceremony. Sandwell College and Sandwell Council joined together to celebrate the most talented and promising apprentices, and their contribution to local businesses and organisations, to mark the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week 2020. Joint winner of The Apprentice James White once again hosted … Continued

MAYOR ANDY STREET OFFICIALLY OPENS CONSTRUCTION GATEWAY

Electoral Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street was at Sandwell College to officially open its Construction Gateway workshop. The Mayor was visiting Sandwell College to see how students and staff are helping to achieve the West Midlands Combined Authority’s ambition to grow a world-class construction industry. Construction students had the chance to meet the Mayor … Continued

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