Ultimate Education January 2023

School with apassion to develop the wholechild

When thegovernors, principaland leadership team setout to transform theRoyal School from asmall independentday andboarding school into alarge, thriving Free School in 2016,theyset out with apassion to developthe wholeperson.

The firstOfsted report confirms theirsuccess:‘personaldevelopmentand welfareisoutstanding’.

Values

TheRoyal School transitioned from asmall independentschoolto become athriving, energeticand outward-lookingschoolcommunity in averyshortspace of time

TheRoyal School is an allthrough(four to 19)day andstate boarding school

Thestudent population increased dramatically,going from about400 students in 2014 to over 1,480in 2021

However,throughoutthe conversion to aFreeSchool, staffenhanced thevaluesand ethosasan independentschool.

Children’s experiencesare further augmentedthrough an extended dayprogramme of some 170 weekly widerenrichmentactivities.

With thearrival of thescheduled Ofsted inspection in educationand theboardingprovision,the school nowhas external validation of the vision in practice

Supportive sixthform with high aspirations

St.Peter’s SixthFormis aChristiancommunity whichsupportseachand everystudent to achieve theirGod-givenpotential.

Staffpride themselves on having high aspirationsand expectations of students so they canthriveinall aspectsoftheir lives–spiritually,academically, in society,and in theworld of work

Thewiderange of A-leveloptions, coupledwiththe Enrichment Passport Program, is carefullydesignedtoensure students arefully prepared for thenextstage intheir career path

Skills

Staffsupport students to gain academicqualifications, butalsoprovide them with lifeskills, employability skills, andvolunteering opportunities, ensuring they arerelevanttothe needs andaspirations of allofour students

Learning is extended beyond the classroomwiththe ‘Enrichmentand Enhancement’ programthrough whichstudentscan getinvolvedin wideractivitiessuchassport,Dukeof Edinburgh, music, drama, andChristian Union.

In September2022, we launched the St Peter’s SLAM Basketball Academy, offering students achancetopursue sporting dreams alongsidetheir academicstudy.Students have designated

training time with ourcoaches,academicstudy support, videogameanalysissessions, andthe chance to play in thenationalleagues

Onestudentsaid: “I will forever be thankful forthe pathsthatthe school andteachershavegiven me to help me to achievetothe best of my abilities.”

Thesixth form applicationformis nowlive on theschoolwebsite Staffwould be delightedtowelcome you into theSt. Peter’sfamily.

Visitwww.stpetersacademy.org.uk/ sixth-form-application-form/

Plan your future at college’sopenday

Wolverhampton Collegeatanopenday this Saturday,January 14.

Continuing to studyafter GCSEs doesn’tmeanhavingtostoponat school –the collegeoffersarange of alternativeoptions forstudents of all abilities,and tutors will be on-hand with advice on thebestroutesinto differentcareersfrom10amto2pm at thePaget Road campus in Compton andthe WellingtonRoadcampusin Bilston.

Skills

With over 300industry-recognised vocational courses, awiderange of A-levelsubjects, anda comprehensive apprenticeship programme, students canchoosethe subject(s) that interestthemthe most andwill give them thequalifications, skills andknowledgeneeded forthe next stageoftheir career journey–whether that is progressing to thenextlevel of theircollege course,doing ahigher education qualification,going to university or moving into employment Visitors to theopenday cantalkto

Talk to tutors at an openday

tutors aboutcourses available, have a tour of theindustry-standard training facilities andtakepartinactivitiesrelatedtothe subjectthey’re interested in,aswellasget thelowdown on college lifefromcurrent students, speak to recruiting officers about apprenticeship opportunitieswithlocal employers, getcareers advice, find outabout financialsupport to help with college costsand applyfor theircourse whilst at theevent

Book aplace at theopenday on Saturday, January14atwww.wolvcoll. ac.uk/events

Fordetails of allcoursesand apprenticeshipsoffered by thecollege go to www.wolvcoll.ac.ukorcall01902

Young people who are due to finish school in thesummerand areunsureabout what to do next can find outabout coursesand qualificationsonoffer at City of

Students arewellsupported

Puttingyou on thepathtosuccess

Itisled by ExecutivePrincipal/ CEO MrsAnita Nottaalongside the Head of School Mr SukhdevShoker andtheir leadership team.

TKAW welcomeschildrenfrom allfaithsand backgrounds, ensuringthattheycan access ahigh-qualityeducation,withthe knowledge, skillsand values that they need to become asuccessfulparticipant in thelocal communityand beyond

Results

ExceptionalGCSEexamsuccess in Summer 2022 places TKAW as thetop non-selective school in Wolverhampton forprogressaswellas securing strong resultsatA-level in itssixth form Khalsa Sixth.

Aspokesman said:“With excellent staffand studentbehaviour, this is an inclusiveschoolthat works together with parentsand carers andother stakeholders.

“Ithas outstandingfacilities that will enable students to access an ambitious curriculum,inparticular thedigital andSTEAM transferableskillsthatemployersare looking forinschoolleavers.”

Theschool’sethos is informed by theprinciplesofSikhi andadesire to weavethese together with Britishvaluestoworktowards creating amoreintegratedBritain.Staff strive to builduponour students educationaland humanitarian qualitiestocreatethe leadersof tomorrow. Principles andvalues areuniversaland very much in line with Britishvalues.

MrsNotta said:“These behavioursensure that thehighest standards areembeddedineverything

we do at TKAW to ensure excellenceisour brand. We were inspected by Ofsted in 2018 andgradedas ‘Good’. This cementsthe fact that TKAW is asolid choice forthe community of Wolverhamptonand its surroundingareas.”

Students areset ambitioustargets that arechallenging to ensure they getthe verybestoutcomesin order for them to access further and higher education. Thereisabroad andbalanced curriculum that providesthe platform forstudents to

excelinacademics allowing them to seek furthereducation with red brickuniversities or high-levelapprenticeships.

High expectations, coupledwith an holistic approach that develops the‘whole’ child, allows students to become successfulindividuals that contribute to thelocal community andbeyond.

TKAW is acentre of excellence forcomputerscience andisthe ComputingatSchools (CAS)Hub, as well as thesatellite school forthe

West andCentralMidland Hub, delivering firstclass teacher training forcomputerscience teachers

Thehighexpectationsofexperiencedstaff,coupledwithexemplary behaviourfromthe students, allows staffand students to developanexcellentclimate forlearning.

TheAcademy prides itself on having an excellentand effective pastoral system that supports students, anddevelopsand nurtures students’emotional intelligence andwellbeing

TheKhalsaAcademy provides ahigh-quality education, with theknowledge,skillsand values that students need to succeed in life

Unleashyourtalents andrealise your career ambitionswithaBMetcourse

Januaryistypically the time fornew starts and reinvention– butwhatif youuse thetimetobuild on what you’ve already got?Instead of anew you–bemoreyou!

BMet Collegecould help you to realise yourambitions foryourfuture.The collegeoffersavariety of adultpart-time coursesaswellas specialisinginHigher Education.

BMet is made up of threecolleges providinga distinct placetostudy foradult learners.All of thecolleges areconveniently locatedand are easily accessible by busorrailor both

Dependingonyourcourse of choice,you caneitherbenefitfrom athrivingcitycentre location at MatthewBoulton Collegeoratone of thesuburbanlocations,James Watt CollegeinGreat Barr or SuttonColdfieldCollege

Whetheryou arewanting to study to change careers, lookingfor promotional opportunitiesorjusthave athirsttolearn,BMetCollege has amix of part andfull-time courses.

Thereare also AccesstoHigher EducationCourses on offerfor thosethathavenot quitegot the qualificationsfor university-level study.

Aspokesman said:“In addition to beingaproviderofcoursesfor school leavers, thecollege is atop threeproviderfor adulteducation acrossthe West Midlands

“BMetisrankedasthe biggest provider acrossthe West Midlands, accordingtolateststats from Vector–RCU research andmarket intelligence, in theareas of,Health andSocial Care,Horticulture, Engineering, Businessand Lawand GCSEmaths.”

Newcoursesare starting this Januarythrough to March –soyou don’tneedtowaituntil September to embarkonacourse

Subjectareas coveredbythe threecollegeswhere Januaryenrolment is open forare:

At BMet,you’llbenefitfrom partnerships with world-leading employersand links with topuniversities.The state-of-the-artfacilities, passionate staff, exceptional academic andcareers advice,and financialsupport will help ensure that you realise yourpotential

Free coursesfor adults

Moneycounts: If you earn less than £30,000 peryearand areaged 19 or over,you canstudy forfree* on some of BMet’s courses.

Forcourses wherethere is afee, BMet offers flexible paymentplans andaraftof financialsupport to help remove anybarrierstoreturningtoeducation

Thecolleges canalsooffer advanced learnerloans on some courses andyou don’thavetostart payingbackuntil you earn £27,295per year.There is supportavailable to ensure you canstudy at BMet

Staffrealise that adultlearners have many demandsontheir time, andfor this reason,the colleges offer flexible part-timeand short courses, to suit yourneeds.

PatCarvalho,Principal andCEO of BMet College, says:“Nowisthe perfecttimefor adultlearnersto come andsee us during January enrolmenttoexploretheir choices.

“Fromadult part-timecourses,toaccess to HE anduniversity leveloptions, andcourses designed to help theunemployedget back into work, we’vegot somethingto give everyone’s career prospectsa boost.”

Enrolnow forpart-timeadult courses starting January–March Visitbmet.ac.uk forenrolment datesand times. Plus, BMet also runs coursesfor school leavers. Visit bmet.ac.uk to find outmore. Applications areopenfor September

*Terms andconditionsapply.Entryrequirementsapply forcertain courses.Funding forfreecourses only appliestoESFAand West Midlands Combined Authority-funded adult courses, excludingfull cost courses andcourseseligiblefor loans.

Enabling students to reachtheir potential

At Highfields Sixth Form,staff take great prideinthe achievementsofstudents.

Mr GTate, Headteacher,said: “Our ethosisone of high expectationsand aspiration within asupportiveenvironment

“We firmly believethatHighfields SixthFormisavibrant,challengingand friendly placetolearn,with thebestinterests of ourstudents at theheart of everything we do

Successful

“Wesee ourcorepurpose as helpingstudents to become well-rounded individualswho possessthe necessaryknowledge,skillsand qualitiestobesuccessfulonwhatever pathwaytheychoosetofollow.

“Wehavea fundamentalbelief that everyindividualcan be successful, andweworkinpartnership with students andtheir familiesto ensure that everyone at Highfields fulfils theirpotential.”

In joiningHighfields SixthForm, you will benefitfroma broadand engaging curriculum,highlevelsof supportand challenge, andawarm andwelcoming school community.

Thereisanexceptional rangeof facilities andamodernschoolbuildingwhich helpsstudentstoprepare forthe world of work

Everyyearthere aremorethan onehundred students whoprogress on to high qualityuniversity places, includingthose whoattendOxford, Cambridge andother RussellGroup institutions,whilstotherstakeup apprenticeship andemployment opportunitieswithinthe localarea andbeyond.

Mr SPycroft,HeadofSixth Form,added: “One of thethings thatmakes Highfields so special is theculture of excellence that is

thefoundationofall that we do.We make no apologiesfor expecting theabsolutebestfromeveryonewe workwith, andinreturnour studentscan be confidentthatthey will receivethe absolutebestsupport from us.”

Teaching andlearningatHighfields is second to none.The breadth of experience andexpertise amongst staffenables them to deliver high qualityprovision acrossawide rangeofA-level andLevel 3Applied

subjects.Staff want students to followprogrammesofstudy that they arepassionateabout,engaged with, andwhich will give them thebest possible chance of success

Thereisadedicated SixthForm Pastoral Team whose sole focus is on helpingstudents to overcome anychallenges they mayface.

Students arealsoprovidedwith awiderange of academic,workbased, communityand leadership enrichment opportunitiesthrough-

outtheir time in SixthForm, ensuringthatall students leavewiththe character, skills andqualities that they need to be successfulin the future

If Highfields sounds like theright option foryou,pleasevisit thewebsite whereyou canviewa comprehensivelistofthe courses that are on offer, hear from theSixth Form Team,and find detailsonhow to apply.

Highfields SixthForm offers an outstanding curriculum whichenablesstudents to reachtheir potentialand progressontoadiverse range of careers

Sixthformisaspiringfor excellence

CodsallCommunity High School’s sixthform is oneofthe highest achievingsixthforms in Staffordshireand studentsare proudoftheir achievements,continuouslythriving to fulfil theirpotential, whether that is personallyoracademically.

Thereare avariety of excellent opportunitiesfor students to participatein, providingabroad balance of challengingand successful experienceswhich give crucialstepping stones forlifebeyondKey Stage5

Supportive

Students benefitfromanincredibly supportive learning environment from both peersand teachers, whoare always on standbyto ensure that students’potential is reached.

Additionally,afurther support networkofspecialist sixthform staffare on hand to guide andsupport Vice StudentPresidentAryan believes thesupport he receives is one of thecentre’s special qualities.

He said:“Codsall High Sixth Form hasalwaysproveditself to

be asafespace;aspace whereIcan feel accepted andunderstood.This sixthformcreates asense of belongingand formethatisirreplaceable andhardto find.”

HeadteacherSimon Maxfieldbelieves thesixth form provides the perfectplatformfor students readying themselves forfuturelife. He added: “AtCodsall SixthFormwe aimtoeducate thewhole person andthe young people whocome to oursixth form arefantastic examples of theconfident, selfless and

hardworking people we aspire for them to be.”

Thereare always opportunities forstudents to take responsibility fortheir individual learning in ordertoincreasetheir independence This canbethrough enrichment wherestudents learnmoreabout theirown capabilities within adifferent environment, or by taking responsibility in managing theirtime appropriately during free periods.

StudentPresidentNiroonendorses theopportunitiesCodsall Sixth

Form Centre offers itsstudents.“I have thoroughly enjoyedmytime at Codsall SixthForm, especially in my role as SixthFormStudent President. Ihavedeveloped not only my academic skills, butalsomypersonalskills, preparingmefor the world aheadofme.

“There isnowhere Iwould have rather spentmy finalyears in formaleducation,and Ican only give credit to thestaff,and thestudents Ihavespent my time with here for that.”

Head of SixthFormMrs EMayor is proudofthe centre.She added:“LifeatCodsall SixthFormis exciting,challenging,evolvingand ultimately very rewarding.

“Weoffer afantastic curriculum, teachingand supporttoour students andare proudofwhatwe have to offer.”

If you arelooking foracommunity environmentwhere you can thrive,don’t hesitate to contactus formoreinformation on courses anddetails on enrolment.

Codsall Sixth Form www.cc-hs.com/sixth SEE OURCOURSES

Avibrant, dynamic, friendly andsupportive learning environment for students.

CodsallSixth Form offers avariety of excellentopportunities for students, providingabroad balance of challenging andsuccessfulexperiences

Take thebestroute into manufacturing

Therehas neverbeenabetter time to startacareerinmanufacturing.The UK is theninth largest manufacturer in theworld Aspokesman forMakeUKsaid: “Think aboutyourconventional imageofmanufacturing andengineering...and forget it.Today it is allabout innovation, invention, and inspiration. Today’smostdependable, exciting,and highly skilled jobs arefound at manufacturersacross everyregionofthe UK

“Earnwhile you learnwill certainly be oneofthe topanswers you receiveifyou askanapprenticethe best things aboutthe career and learning path they’vechosen.

“Aftertwo to four yearscompletinganapprenticeship, not only will you have improvedyouremployability,but you will have achieved all thequalificationsyou need to set you offonyourcareer. Allofthis withoutany studentorloandebt, that’s an offerthat’shardtobeat.”

An apprenticeship cangiveyou a headstart in thefast-moving,hightech,orhands-onindustryofyour choice.Are you,ordo you know, someone whowants to problem solveand have ahands-oncareer

in an exciting,variedsector? Manufacturing careersinvolve sustainability,programming,continuous improvement, andacareerwhere engineersare in high demand Eachyear, Make UK recruits and trains hundreds of apprentices, giving them thesteppingstone they need to getonthe career ladder. Training is at theworld classmulti-million-pound Technology Hubin Birmingham.The Hubisequipped with theverylateststate-of-the-art

machinesand teachingfacilities, making it thebestplace to start yourlearningjourney

Thetutorswho train apprentices at Make UK areall experienced engineerswithtrainingand assessment qualifications. They have the ability to usetheir real lifeexperience to transfer keyskills, giving apprenticestechnical skills anda solidgrounding in amanufacturing environment.

INTERESTED IN FINDINGOUT MORE?

Make UK is holding an open day at theTechnologyHub in BirminghamonSaturday, January28 from 10am to 2pm, whereyou can find outexactly what it is liketobean apprentice andviewthe fantastic trainingfacilities.Booking isnot essentialbut will ensure you getupdatesand informationinadvance Seethe bookingQRcodebelow or find theevent on Eventbrite. There will be apprentices; employers and

staffall availabletodiscussand showcaseavailable opportunities.

Amanufacturing apprenticeship suitspost16 school leaversorcareer changers, you arenever tooold to join this vibrantsector. Make UK offers apprenticeshipsfromlevel 2 to level5, workingwithlocal and national employers.Onthe day, therewill be Jaguar Land Rover, SevernTrent,Frederick Cooper, Sertec plus many more attendingto talk you through opportunities.

Youcan earn whileyou learn, gain full-timeemployment andhaveabig career at theend of it!

An apprenticeship with MakeUKcan give you aheadstart in thefast-moving,high-tech,orhands-on industry of your choice

Newyear, newopportunities at school

Luckily, students at WolverhamptonGrammar School have theideal pick-me-up waiting for them WGS proudlyoffersone of themostvariedand plentiful selectionofextra-curricular clubsand activities of allthe schoolsinthe

Interests

Students canindulge andexplore ahugenumberofinterests,rangingfromcalligraphy andcooking to photography,Pokémon Go,BBC YoungReporterand BigBand. Many of theseopportunities, includingMedicsSociety,student newspaperand theGreen Power project, arerun by SixthFormers; providingextra opportunitiesfor leadership,mentoring andenterprise

What canWGS students look forward to in 2023?Withextra-curricular trips firmly back in the calendar,there is plenty to tempt thoseseeking adventure!Perhaps asportsand cultural tour to South Africa?AFrenchtriptoChâteau du BroutelinNorthernFrance, a visittothe FirstWorld Warbattlefieldsites at Ypresand theSomme,

or even achancetovolunteerata school in Morocco?

This academic year hasalready seen threesuchsuccessfulinternational trips. Thespectacular view of theNorthernLights on theLandof SciencetourtoIceland will surely be an experience difficult to surpass!Thismuchanticipated trip offeredthe chance to seesomeofthe naturalphenomena studiedacross allyeargroupsinscience subjects

Whetheradiscussionabout the migrationand evolutionofwhales in biology, walkingona meltinggla-

cierand learning aboutthe impacts of carbon dioxideonour planet in chemistryorseeingand appreciatingthe physics of ionisedparticles from thesun interactingwiththe Earth’smagnetic field, it wasa truly memorable trip foreveryone involved

Thesportsdepartmenthas been busy with twoEuropeantours Boys andgirls took part in aPortugalFootballDevelopmentTour whichprovidedagoldenopportunity to train in world classfacilities, interact with eliteplayers andlearn

from highly qualified coaches. Several competitive fixtures againstlocalteams were enjoyed,aswellasa full stadiumtourofPorto’s ground, EstádiodoDragão.

Furthernorth, 29 Year 8and 9 girlstravelled to Valkenburginthe Netherlandsfor aHockeyand Netball tour.Theyenjoyed coaching masterclasses andgames against localDutch sides, includingplaying at theincrediblefacilities of theHorst Hockey Club.Whennot training hard therewas plenty of funleisure time spenttobogganing,

bowling andin thepancake house! On both toursthere wastimetoappreciatelocal culture.

This abundanceofextra-curricular opportunitiesisundoubtedly oneofthe huge benefits of choosing to studyatWolverhamptonGrammarSchool.

Whynot visitto find outmore? Book apersonaltourofthe Senior School andSixth Form or head alongtothe Junior School Open Morning on Saturday,January 28 (Years 1to6). Email: admissions@ wgs-sch.net

Thehockeyand netballtour Boys andgirls took part in aPortugalFootballDevelopment Tour Land of SciencetourtoIceland

Free coursescan boostyourcareer

Dudley College of Technology has auniquepackageofspecialistparttime coursesleading to qualifications, aimedatspecificcareerskillsets from teaching to management andautomotive to photography –all starting from January.

Included inthe wide rangeof courses on offer, thecollege also has free trainingcoursesfor anyone aged 19 or over andwho liveswithin theWestMidlandsCombinedAuthority(WMCA)area.

Thefreecourse offerincludes: Accountancy, Management,Graphic Design, Media, Photography, Typography,Screenwriting,Health& SocialCare, Teaching Assistant, Engineering, Motor Vehicleand Electric/HybridSystems Repair, Electric VehicleChargingEquipment Installation,Maths, English, andScience.Aswellasseveral courses to supportthe growing construction industry:Electrical Installation,ElectricalRegulations 18th Edition, Electrical Installation,Testing,Certification andReporting, AirSourceHeatPumpInstallation,Pasma Training &Card andUnventedHot Water.

If you’reapractisingoraspiring middle managerwantingtoformalise yourskillsand knowledge,DudleyCollege also hasa huge range of free courses, endorsed by the CharteredManagementInstitute (CMI), to supportyourcareerdevelopment, including: Developing, Managing &Leading Individuals &Teams, Managing Change,ManagingEquality, Diversityand In-

clusion, Managing Finance, Project Management,PrinciplesofLeadership andManagementand ManagingData.

To find outmoreand applyonline, visit: dudleycol.ac.uk/adult-learners/free-courses

Youcan also come alongtoenrolatthe Broadway Campus (DY1 4AS)onSaturday, January14 from 10am to 2pm, Wednesday,January

18 from 2pmto7pm andSaturday, January21from10amto2pm Unemployed?ASector-based Work AcademyProgramme (SWAPs)isanopportunitytolearn newskillsand getexperienceof working in aparticularindustry, forexample,teaching, construction,security, care,retailorbusiness admin. Theprogrammeslast up to sixweeks andare designed to

help youimprove yourjob prospects whilehelping employers fill jobs,as each SWAP is linked to genuinejob vacancies. Whileyou’renot guaranteed to getajob from completinga SWAP,itdoeshelpyou to improve your chancesofgaining employment in that sector

Find outmoreand register yourinterestatdudleycol.ac.uk/ free-courses-for-unemployed

Areyou lookingtoretraintochange career, upskilltoadvance your existing careerorget back into work?

Dudley CollegeofTechnologyhas aunique packageofspecialistpart-time coursesleading to qualifications,all starting from January

Collegehelping to bridgethe skills gap

TheBlack Country & MarchesInstitute of Technology (IoT)inDudleydelivers high-quality, higher-level technical qualificationsincluding apprenticeshipsinfour specialist growth areas.

As ahub of innovationand world-leadingtechnological advancements,the IoT bridgesthe skillsgap,respondstobusiness needs,providesareal-worldlearningexperience, andcreates unrivalled talent in theprocess

MANUFACTURING ANDENGINEERING

TheBlackCountry is renowned forits manufacturingand engineeringexcellence. Followinginthe footstepsofits industrial legends, whetheritbedesigning partsofan electric car, maintainingrobotic machines or machining newmaterials, thereare many interesting andexpanding career opportunities in this area

Britain’smanufacturers arenow entering anew era. Technologies such as automation,ArtificialIntelligence(AI)and the“fourth industrialrevolution” arehelping boost productivity,streamline production andallow businesses to become morecreative.

Youcan be apartofthisexciting future

MEDICAL ENGINEERINGAND HEALTHCARE

Medicalengineering refers to the processofcheckingmedical equipment to make sure it’s working properly andissafetouse

Thereisashortageofqualified engineersinthe NHSand compa-

nies that design,repairand maintain electronicmedical devicesand equipment forpublicand private health services

Thesesettingsall use avastrange of medicalequipment, rangingfrom simple devicessuchasnebulisersto delivertreatment forrespiratory patients throughtosophisticated radiotherapy linear accelerators for cancer treatments and other cutting-edge technologies.

MODERNCONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES

Construction is amajor sector of theUKeconomy.Itgenerates almost £90 billion annually and employsinexcessof2.93million people in theUK, anddemandfor skilled construction professionals continuestogrow.

Modern construction methodsallowpartsofabuild to be designed,

planned, manufactured andpre-assembledoffsite in afactory setting

TheIoT works with many leadingconstructioncompanies who embrace newtechnologiestodeliver skillsdevelopment in high level building services, engineering, civil engineering, construction design andbuildinginformation modelling

DIGITALTECHNOLOGIES

Digitaltechiseverywhere and hastransformed modern life –itis changing theworld we live in.Technology is needed in almost every jobfrom financialservices, healthcare,creative industries,sportsand much more.All businesses need digitalskillsand knowledgetosurvive andwiththe UK tech industry hasalmostdoubled in thelasttwo years, so it’s athrivingindustryto be apartof.

TheIoT programmes developa multidisciplinary understandingof thesubject,which canbeapplied in therealworld andindustrial settings providingstudents with relatedskillsand experience.Join theIoT andbethe talent that employerswant.

n To find outmorevisit theOpen DayonSaturday, January14from 10am-2pm.Registerfor yourplace: www.blackcountryandmarchesiot. ac.uk

TheIoT bridges theskillsgap,responds to business needs, provides areal-worldlearning experience

TheHartSchooliscelebratingfurther academic success as it remainssteadfast with aproud ranking in theTop 5choiceofsecondary schoolsfor Year 6 parentsinStaffordshire.

Impressive highlights forthe Creative EducationTrust school,which is oversubscribed forathirdconsecutive year,include clocking up itsbestever setofscience results at GCSEinthe summer

Successful

It’s this continuedsuccess in the sciences that’s seen more pupils than ever before applying to furtherstudy thesubject in itssuccessfulSixth Form as well as more students going on to secure places on science-focused courses at universities acrossthe UK

Ms RachaelSandham,principal at theschool, whichisonthe edgeofCannock Chase, said:“We’reincredibly proud to be furtherinvesting in continuingtoenhance ourschool’soffer

“Our most recent investment saw thecreationofnew roomsand our clearfocus on STEM subjects was highlightedbyour recent,completerefurbishmentofour sciencelabs.”

Sheadded:“As we continue on our journeytobecominganoutstanding school, we’vealso celebrated huge pro-

gressatKS4,including ourbestever setofscience resultslastsummer

“Justlikeour mottostatesWe Can, We Will,and We Do at TheHart School.”

Otherrecentimprovements to facilities at theschool, whichalready boasts an all-weatherleisure dome,isthe installation of aNetZero building with a newsuite of five classrooms

TheHart,which is currentlyrated goodbyOfsted,willholdits Year 6and 12 open evenings in Octoberand is still able to accept applications forits next SixthFormcohort. Pleasecall01889 802440 or visitwww.hartschool.org.uk formore.

School continuesits ‘outstanding’journey Offering allstudents abroad curriculum

Theinvestmentinthe school came from theDepartmentfor Education’s SelectiveSchoolExpansion Fund and theawardingofa £3.5 million grant to theschool. Work wascompleted last year forthe growingcohortsinYear7 andYear12.

Theschooloffersabroad andrich curriculum with over 25 subjects available forstudy atthe school providing an educationalpathway that is tailored to theindividualstudent’sneeds.

Theextensive programmeofenrichment is an integral part of this.Awide rangeofoptions areavailable includingsport,volunteering in localschools andcarehomes, play writing, finance courses andlifeskills, as well as study skillsprogrammes.

Care,support andguidanceare key elements at WolverhamptonGirls’ High School.Whilst academic achievementsare exceptionalthisisnot asolely academic school.

Students join theschoolknowing that they canfulfiltheir academic potentialaswellasdeveloping thekey skillsessential forsuccess both in and

beyond school.The school is highly skilled at ensuring students areableto secure places at outstandinginstitutionsaswellidentifying andsupportingapplicationsfor otheropportunities beyond sixthform.

Theschoolofferseveryencouragement to allstudents in whatever they wish to pursue, during theirtimethere andbeyond.

Furtherdetails about theschooland theapplication processare available on thewebsite www.wghs.org.uk.

Wolverhampton Girls’ High School welcomed the completion of anew buildingproject of four new state-of-the-artscience laboratories andanew multi-useactivitystudio.

Anewly refurbished sciencelab

Theschool hasexpanded

Getyourselfa faster future this year

Job, early careerstart or uni–Sandwell Collegeis on ajourney to make you reachyourfuturedestination faster this year, giving youmorechoices than ever.

EnrolthisJanuary andget started straight away with thenew course offers.Don’t worry if you are starting from scratchasthere are Level1,2 and3 places foreveryone Gaming,healthand fitnessor hair andbeauty: thereisahuge rangeofcareers you cantrain for andturnyourfutureround.Soif you’remakingupfor lost time or you need to change direction, enrol on afast-track course

WHAT’S NEWIN2023?

To getyou inspired,check outthe verylatestcourses thecollege is offering you this newyear:

Art

Health &SocialCare

Aspokesman said:“We’vemade multi-million investmentsinour facilities to bringyou theverybest, andwe’ll supportand guideyou all theway to achievingyourfuture ambitions.

“Will you be likeKelly or Charlotte, nowworking as Cabin Crew

forVirginAtlanticand BritishAirways at London Heathrow?

“Will you follow in thefootsteps of Uniqua,who studiedBusiness with us andisnow high up in the civilservice?

“Ormaybe you’llbelikeSport studentMax whonow hascontractswithnutrition/clothing brand Myproteinand leisure provider DavidLloyd Clubs. Or even Automotive student Amber who went on to be aJaguarLandRover apprentice.”

Speaking of apprenticeships, thereare morethan25for you to choose from.Looking forpaidemployment? Thecollege haslive job vacancieswithemployers foryou to access

Apprenticeshipsare jobs which combineworkand training. You’ll earn awage, developyourskills, update yourCVand experience, andstart on thecareerladder. You’ll get first-hand knowledge andsupport from thecomprehensive instructor-guidedcourses

Thespokesman added: “Justto letyou know toowealsooffer free Metro or BusTravel(with optionto top-up to both)for all16-18 year-old full-timestudents enrolled with us

“The Mega Deal* is aunique packageof financialsupport and free collegemeals forstudents who qualify, plus free andsubsidisedactivities,trips andsocialeventsyou cansignupto. We look forwardto welcoming you to our campus in January2023!”

*Conditions apply

Thereisahuge range of careersyou cantrain for andturnyour future round with afast-trackcourseatSandwellCollege this year

Preparingstudents forcreativecareers

BOAStage &ScreenProductionisanexcitingindustry-led 16-19academy preparingstudentsfor a career in theworld of film, TV andtheatre.

Thecreativeindustriesare thefastestgrowing sector of theeconomy, employingmorethanthree million people andcontributingmorethan £100 billion to thenationaleconomy Yeta quarterofall creative industries struggle to recruitstaff,withathird saying it’s becausetheylackthe right skills.

Foreveryperformer on stageor screen thereare eightpeopleworking behind thescenes–marketingand producingshows; making costumes, applying make-up, wigs andspecial effects; creating sets andprops;operatingcameras,sound andlighting. Andinmanyofthese roles, unlike thedancers,singers andmusicians on stage, thereisashortageoftrained people.ThatiswhatBOA Stage& Screen Production Academyisseeking to address. Thestaff team comprises dedicatedteachersand experienced film,TVand theatre professionalswho providehighquality vocational trainingbothatthe Academyand onindustry-wide placements.

Thecollege offers asafe, inspiring andtruly unique learning environment involvingstudents in real industry projects andlivebriefs. Each

studentfollows an individual pathway, completing aBTEClevel 3qualification,withthe option of taking an additional A-leveland otherindustry-led qualifications. Students either progressdirecttoworkinthe industry, to an apprenticeship/traineeship with oneofthe academy’swiderange of industry partners, or to furtherstudy at university

Basedinstate-of-the-artpremises near Birmingham’s JewelleryQuarter, BOAStage &ScreenProductionAcademyoffersa sixthformexperiencelike no other. Thenextopenevening is on 18th January, andthe firstapplication deadline is fast approaching. Find out more about open events, tours, and how to applybyvisitingwww.boa-stageandscreen.co.uk

Sixthformprovides thebestopportunities

w I In enings will p presentation, followed by a tour of the Academy and a chance to meet with Course Subject Leaders

For more information contact us for an applic application pack or visit the Admissions page on: www.walsallacademy.com or scan the QR code on

Lichheld Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX Telephone : 01922 493910 www.walsallacademy.com enquiries@walsallacademy.com

At WalsallAcademy,staff arecommitted to providingthe very best opportunities andeducation for students

In 2019,Ofsted commendedthe academy, saying:“Sixth-form provision is astrength.Ithelps students to be successful,independentlearners”

Students areencouragedand nurtured to develop apassion forlearning, creativity,aninquisitive mind andthe abilitytothink analytically andcritically.

Thesixth form curriculumranges from facilitating A-levelsubjectsto accredited professional qualifications, includinga brand-newsuite of Tlevels.

Staffare delightedthat79% of the Year 13 enteredhighereducation in 2022,withmanyofthemnow attendingRussell Groupuniversities,suchas Oxford andCambridge

ThehighlightofYear12isthe compulsory work placement. In thelast five years, WalsallAcademy hasengaged with over 700local business and industry leaders, supportedstudents with Higher Educationand EmployersFairs at theAcademy,conducted practice interviews andadvised on CV writing, as well as apprenticeship assessmentday training.

Aspokesman said:“It is always a greatdelighttowelcome back ourfor-

Theacademy provides opportunities

mer students to inspireour currentcohort to fulfiltheir potential.

“Atarecentalumnievent,one student commented: ‘I’venever hadas much supportasI didbetween 2013 and2018. WalsallAcademy contributed hugely towardsthe person I’ve become today. Theteachersgavemeconfidence to believeinmyself…if Icould go back anddoitall again, Iwould!’

“The high expectations we have of staffand students greatlycontribute to ouruniquelearningenvironment; inspiringachievementand celebrating success. We areadifferent choiceof school.Weare WalsallAcademy. Come andsee us foryourself.”

Learn ‘behind thescenes’ skills

to raiseaspirationsand pursueacademic andvocationalexcellence.

School offers an inspiringeducation

EdgbastonHighSchool

(EHS)isan ambitiousselectiveindependent day school.

With afocus on providinga broad, modern andinspiring education, an EHSeducation ensuresthatgirls have theconfidence,independence andmotivationtosucceed within andbeyondthe school

Therigorousacademiccurriculumiscomplementedbyanenrichingco-curricular programmethat inspires pupils to achieveexcellence andexpandtheir horizons.

Addinthe unique approach to pastoral care forwhich EHSisrenowned,and you have arecipefor success:atruly holistic approach to educatingthe ‘whole’personthat resultsin pupils realisingtheir potential.

EdgbastonHigh’sSixth Form hasenjoyedmuchsuccess over recent years. Interest in joiningthe department hasbeenhigh, with prospectivestudentsattracted by thewarmand welcomingenvironment,small classsizes, leadership andmentoring opportunitiesand fantasticexamination results.

In August 2022,90% of Year 13 leaversheadedtotheir university of choice,withdestinationsincludingBirmingham, Oxford,Yorkand Warwick. Thebreadth of interests

pursuedisstriking, with students goingontostudy awiderange of degree coursesincluding Classics, Japanese Studies, Economicsand Mechanical Engineering.

An unrivalled offering of 28 A-leveloptions meansstudentshave thefreedom to studythe subject combinationsoftheir choice.The curriculum is complemented by an exciting programmeofenrichment that offers girlsthe opportunityto pursue theirinterests,and learn newskills.

Over summer,the SixthForm

Centre wasreinvigoratedwitha refurbishmentproject that aimed to enhanceproductivitythrough intelligent design.The creation of zonedareas facilitatesbothcollaborativeand independentlearning, and offers social space that includes an outsideterrace andnew café Theresultisaninspiring setting that successfullybridgesthe gap betweenSixth Form studyand university life

TheSixth Form is locatedonthe main site alongsidethe Senior and Prep Schoolsand Westbourne,the

earlyyears department,and all students benefitfromsharedfacilitiesthatinclude adedicated Music School,playing field, swimming pool anda600-seatmulti-use performance space.

Pupils traveltoEHS from across theregion andthere is acomprehensiveservice of school-run minibuses andcoaches

Generalapplicationsfor Sixth Form forthisSeptember arenow open

In addition,the school is able to offeranumberofacademicand mu-

sicscholarships, andmeans-tested bursaries.The scholarshipdeadline is Friday,January 27,withthe scholarshipexamination scheduled forMonday, March13.

Although thekey entrypointsto theschoolare Nursery,Reception, Year 7and Year 12,the school is also able to accept mid-year applicationssubject to availability of spaces.

To find outmoreabout joining EHS, contactthe Admissions Team on admissions@edgbastonhigh co.ukorcall0121454 5831.

TASTER DAY

An EHSeducation ensuresthat girls have theconfidence, independenceand motivation to succeed within andbeyondthe school

Giving pupils theconfidenceto flourish

TheKing’sCESchoolis an inspirational,friendly andsupportiveschool with an excellentteam of dedicatedand experiencedstaff who‘go the extramile’ (OFSTED Nov2022).

In itsreportpublished this week, Ofsted judgedprovision to be ‘Good’inall sixinspectionareas –overalleffectiveness, thequality of education, behaviourand attitudes, personal development,leadership andmanagement, andsixth-form provision.

Ofsted hasrecognisedthatthere is awell-plannedcurriculumwhich is broadand ambitiousfor allpupils, includingthose with SEND, andthatpupilslearn well,concentratinginlessonsand taking pride in theirwork.

Leadersdemonstrate ‘a strong commitment to theday-to-day improvementofthe school’and they andthe governors‘aresharply focusedonimproving thequality of learning further’

Inspectors foundthatthe arrangements forsafeguardingare effectiveand pupils know that there is always someonetotalkto. Staff ‘provide an exceptionalquality of pastoral care’and pupils ‘recognise

how well staffcarefor them andfeel safe at school’.

Leadersdemonstrate ‘a strong commitment to theday-to-day improvementofthe school’and they andthe governors‘aresharply focusedonimproving thequality of learning further’

Pupils develop asound understanding of personal safety,relationshipsand citizenshipaspartof awell-plannedprogramme,and the school’s values of empathy, respect, responsibility andforgiveness ‘underpin theirpersonaldevelopment

effectively’ with thesevaluesdrivingthe everyday lifeofthe school

Pupils behave well in classand at socialtimes,withthe school describedas‘calm andorderly’by inspectors whoreportthat‘disruption to learning is rare’withleaders establishing clearexpectationsthat areapplied consistently well

PrincipalMissJoy Langleysaid: “Weare aschoolwhere pupils are given theconfidenceto flourish in amulti-faith communitybecause of ourdistinctChristian values.”

TheMay 2022 SIAMS(Ofsted

Section48– StatutoryInspection of Anglican andMethodist Schools) inspection graded theschoolas‘Excellent’ concluding that theschool “enables alltonot only flourish,but to be transformed”.

Staffbelieve in settinghigh standardsfor everyone connected to theschoolthrough themotto of ‘Aspire, Believeand AchieveTogether’.

Recently appointed Vice Principal, Mr Ed Parry, added: “All pupils benefitgreatly from ourexcellent resourcesand facilities

“Our swimmingpool, sports centre,technologysuites, innovative learning spaces andlecture theatre aresecondtonone. These, along with theexcellent relationships that existbetween allmembersof theschoolcommunity,are what make ourschoolanexceptional placein whichtolearn

“Weare pleased to be announcing open mornings over thenextmonth –weare afriendlyand welcoming school andrelishshowing visitors ourprovision.Weare nowaccepting applications forour SixthForm.”

Facilities at TheKingsSchoolinWolverhampton include aswimmingpool, sports centre,technologysuites, innovative learning spaces andlecturetheatre

An inspiringsixth form experience

Providingyou with the best life chances, Amethyst6th offers afully collaborative andinspiringsixth form experience forindividuals across thecityand beyond.

Offering theindependenceof FurtherEducation within the structureofahighly successful growingtrust,the guidingprinciple is foryou to succeedand enjoyyour time with us

Successful

Througha knowledge-rich education;a wealth of enrichment opportunities; andthe supportand skills to realise yourfull potentialinlife, theAmethyst6th istruly focused on paving theway foryoursuccessfulfuture.

TheAmethyst6th providesa fantasticopportunityfor you to developonbothanacademicand a personal level. With academic excellenceatits core;itisrooted in the spirtofcooperation,trust andmutual respectand thelifechances of alllearnersisenhanced.

Aspokesman said:“It is ourbelief that everystudent’slearningis not simplyabout an excellentset of results, butthateverystudent

is provided with theskillsand opportunitiestoensuretheyare ready andexcited abouttheir future “Withan expandingmulti-million-pound state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre,the Amethyst 6th is entering an exciting newyear.

Currentlyoffering28ALevel,Vocational andTechnical Levelqualifications, andthe proposedintroductionof8T-Level qualifications from September 2023, you aresure to find acombination of subjects

that interest you andare well suited to yourfutureambitions.”

TheAmethyst6th is runbya specialisedteamofstaff whowill support andempower you to become a well-rounded individualwho loves learning andare confident in your ownabilities.Staff arecommitted to providingyoung adults with all thesupport they need,helping them to reachand exceedtheir full potential. Apost-16 SENDCO anda dedicatedHeadofYearensure that

thesixth form is equipped with the specialistknowledge andintervention that meetsthe needs of allof students

TheAmethyst6th providesa wealth of enrichment opportunities,including itsveryown Football Academy, Duke of EdinburghGold AwardSchemeand theIvy House Leadership AwardProgramme Thestudentpersonaldevelopment programmeisdesignedtobridge thegap betweenschooland uni-

versity or theworld of workwith tailored studysupport,character development, lifeskillsaswellas UCAS andcareers guidance

TheAmethyst 6thcurriculum, pastoral care andhighexpectations areall shaped with yourfuturein mind;whenyou leave, you areready to make yourimpactonthe wider world having made friends, memoriesthatlastalifetime, skillsfor life andgainedacademicqualificationstosupport yournextsteps

AmethystSixth Form Open Day

On Saturday 11th February our team willopenthe doorsto our state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre for you to experience all that we have to o�er at�methyst �th��he team will be on hand to answer questions about our career pathways, whether they be�-level, �ocational quali�cationsorour proposed �-level o�er for September ����� Our proposed �-levels are: Science and �ealthcare, Catering, �ducation � Childcare,�ccounting, Finance and �egal Services

Come along see our facilities, explore the courses on o�er and �nd out about our entry requirements��ith awide and varied curriculum alongsideour excellent personal development and enrichment programme you are guaranteed success at�methyst �th

AmethystSixth

Basedinastate-of-the-artcentre, Amethyst 6thprovidesafantasticopportunityfor youtodevelop on both an academic andapersonallevel

Considerall optionsafter your GCSEs

It’s nevertoo early to startthinking about what youwanttodo when you’ve finished your GCSEs.

Andwithsomanydifferent opportunitiesdepending on your skills, interestsorchosencareer path –the world is youroyster. When it comestoconsidering the next chapterinyourlearning, look at thepros andconsofeachofthe optionsavailable to you

Decision

Youmightdecide to stay on to studyA-levelsinyourschool’ssixth form,gotocollege forvocational training or startanapprenticeship.

Forsomeofyou,the decision mightbeeasybecause perhaps you’vealwaysknown that you want to be adoctor, plumberorarchitect.

Forthe rest of you it mightseem more than alittlemind-boggling deciding what it is you want to do Butthere arewaystomakeitseem less daunting,which startwithapproachingitpositivelyand with an open mind

Consideringwhatyou aregood at andwhatyou areinterested in can be agood placetostart.Ifyou enjoylearningand want to continue youreducation in afamiliar environment, then A-levels arethe most

traditionalroute to university and take twoyears to complete.These qualificationshaverecentlybeen overhauled.The contentfor the newA-levelshas been reviewed and updated, with universities playing a much greater role in this for the newqualificationsthantheydid previously.Itishoped that this will make A-levels better preparation foruniversity studyand themove hasbeenwelcomedbyhighereducation institutions.

A-levels areachievedaftertwo yearsofstudy andthere arelotsof

differentsubjectstochoosefrom. They can be done at a school sixth form or afurther educationcollege andyou canalsotakethemalongside vocational qualifications.

Thecombination of subjects you choose is very importantasitwill influenceyourchances of gettingon to adegreecourseatuniversity.It’s importanttoresearchwhich A-levelsare required forthe subjectyou wouldliketostudy laterorthe career path you want to take

Some courses, such as veterinary medicine,for example, will require

you to have studiedspecificsubjects.

If you fancydoing somethinga littlemorevocational, thenthere areplentyofother qualifications you canlookintosuchasNVQsand BTECs.Theyoffer amorepractical approach than traditionalacademic coursesand mayberelated to a broademploymentareasuchas business,engineering,IT, health andsocialcareortheymight lead to specificjobssuchashairdressing, accounting, professional cookeryorplumbing. Butifyou think

you’reready forthe workplace, then taking an apprenticeship is a greatway to learnhands-onskills in arealworld setting andyou will be paid whileyou learn. Thereare more than 280 types of apprenticeship formorethan1,500 jobroles –anythingfromengineering to boat-building,orveterinary nursingtoaccountancy

Popular

When it comestolooking at your optionsfor when you’re 18,higher educationcontinues to be apopular choice forschool-leavers, whether it’s university or morevocational courses such as Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)

If youopt to worktowards adegree,you cango down theacademic routeorpickacourse more closely connected to yourdream job. There is evidence that graduatesgo on to have higher earningpotential and have agreater choice of jobs

University also helpsyou to developlife-longskillsthatwill come in handy in allkinds of different jobs andindustries. Forsome careers, higher educationisamust, so don’tdiscount it withoutlooking into what qualificationsare expected foryourchosenprofession.

Vocational coursescan give you more hands-on experience andcan be aquicker routeintowork.

Considering what youare good atand areinterestedincan be agood place to startwhenconsidering options

Exploreyouroptions at colleges group

Carrying on studying doesn’thavetomeanremainingatschool.

LeadingStaffordshire college, Newcastleand Stafford Colleges Group(NSCG)offersarange of pathways to enable students to define theirfutureand gain thequalificationsneeded fortheir chosen career

With more subjectoptions to choose from than thosetraditionally offeredinschool, learners are able to select thesubjectsthatinterest them andwhich providethe best combination fortheir future career

Variety

NSCG offers ahugevariety of subjects in arange of optionsincludingA-levels, A+ programmes, vocational coursesand TLevels at theirStaffordcampuswhich will soon be hometoabrand-new, 8,000sq metre Skills &Innovation Centre

Themulti-million poundproject will be readytowelcome new starters from September with the ‘Class of 2023’being amongstthe firsttobenefitfromthe rangeofindustry-standardfacilities and first classresourcesavailable including construction andengineering workshops, hybridvehicle technology

facilities,afour-courtsportshall, gymand 300-seat auditorium

NSCG recognises that results matter to young people andtheir parents, andassuchare exceptionally proudtosay theirA-levelresultsare record-breaking!

Followingtwo yearsofCovid disruption, theNSCG‘Classof2022’ bucked thenationaltrend to pick up resultsthatexceededall national benchmarks with a99.1% A-level pass rate of which87% of A-levelentriesachievedA* –Cgrades.

Achievingthree or more substan-

tial qualificationsiskey to unlockingprogression on to university andintoa goodcareerand last year NSCG sent 1,220students to 102 universities –morethanany other collegein Staffordshire.

Within theextensive rangeof vocational programmes also available,lastyearNSCGcelebrateda pass rate of 98.4%fromthose who completedaBTECExtendedDiploma with 49%ofstudents achieving grades DDD or above –equivalent to three‘A’ grades at A-level.

NSCG also offers brandnew T

Levels whichcombineclassroom learningwithanextendedindustry placement, specificallydesigned with businesses andemployers to supportstudents into skilled employment,higherstudy or apprenticeships.

TLevelscan be studiedinsubjectsranging from digitalcoding, education, electrical andmechanicalengineering to business administration, nursing, midwiferyand surveying.

Thereisalso adiverse rangeof apprenticeshipsonoffer whichal-

lowstudents to worktowards their career goalswhilst earninga wage They’lldevelop skillsand knowledgewhilst in theworkplace alongside studying foraLevel 2or3qualification at thesametime.

Acollege spokesmansaid: “There’s never been amoreexciting time to join NSCG.We’ll pave the wayfor success,awakenambition andinspire the extraordinary.

“Greatness. It begins at NSCG Joinusatour next Open Event andregisteronline at nscg.ac.uk/ scevents”

NSCG hasindustry-standard facilities, firstclass resources and offers arange of pathwaystoenablestudentstogainqualifications fortheir chosen career

Students aimhighatHalesowen College

At HalesowenCollege, staffaim high so that students candothe same.

Thecommitmentisclear in everything from theexcellent staff andfacilities to thequality and sheerdiversity of thecourses.The college’sexamresults arealsoexcellent, year on year,which makes it oneofthe highestperforming1618 providersinthe area.

HalesowenCollege also hasone of thehighestlevelsofprogression into higher education, apprenticeshipsand sustainable employment in thewhole of theUK.

Aspokesman said:“In 2022,over 800ofour students progressed from theirstudies to universities across thecountry.We’re determined to providearounded educationthat equips ourstudents to thrive,whatever they do next

SERIOUSLYSUPPORTIVEAND INCLUSIVE

“Wesupport ourstudentsin everyaspectoftheir learning and theirlives –going beyond to help them thrive andgrow. This shapes theaccessible services we provide andthe safe,positive environment we nurture.

“Our students really appreciate theoutstanding levels of support

we give here at HalesowenCollege.”

Thesafeguarding of students at HalesowenCollege is of utmost importance andthe college’sSafe Campus policy is just one wayof helpingstudentstofeelsecure whilst learning.Safeguarding and Wellbeingteams do an excellentjob of lookingafterlearnersand The Hub, in acentrallocationoncampusoffersaone-stopshopfor help andsupport.Whatever students want to achieve, thecollege will supportthemtosucceed.

Studying at HalesowenCollege

meansbelonging.Theybring together diverselearnersfromall acrossthe region –valuing individualityand working as oneto achieveand sharesuccess.People at thecollege feel safe,listenedto andcared for. Everyone at collegeis allowedtobethemselves, because that’s when they areattheir best Learners arewelcomedfromall walksoflifeand areencouragedto grow in theirown way.

Thecoach servicebringslearn-

ersfromacrossthe localareato andfromcollege so they cantravel safely,withtheir friends, in amore environmentally-friendly way. Each coachalso hasfreeWi-Fi to keep learners connected during their journey.

SEEFOR YOURSELF

During theyear, HalesowenCollege hostsarange of Open Events whereprospectivestudents, along with theirparents or carers, can

getafeelfor thecollege community,whatit’sliketobeastudent, explorethe amazingfacilities and find outmoreabout thewiderange of coursesonoffer

Visitors canchatwithlecturers andcurrent students, andsee the state-of-the-art facilities up close. Thereisalwaysagreat atmosphere andeveryoneiswelcome

Youcan find moreinformation on theopeneventsand howtobook yourplace by visitingwww.halesowen.ac.uk/openevents

HalesowenCollege boasts state-of-the-artfacilities and excellentexam results making it oneofthe highestperforming 16-18providers in thearea