As we stagger (heroically, it has to be said) towards the end of Term 3, it feels only right to acknowledge the weather has done its best to test our collective resilience. Grim skies, sideways rain and horrendous viruses doing the rounds itâs been one of those terms.
A huge thank you to everyone who has stepped in, covered lessons, juggled timetables and kept the SupaJam wheels turning, and to all the students, parents and guardians for your hard work and commitment. The care and community shown during these weeks has been brilliant and never goes unnoticed.
On a much sunnier note (metaphorically at least), Nick and I are beyond excited about the launch of our new SupaJam Earls Court college. Itâs starting to feel very real, and thereâs something special about seeing a new space take shape. As soon as we can share photos, youâll be the first to see them. Trust me⊠it will be worth the wait.
Meanwhile, Swanley. What a transformation. Walking into the new college now makes us genuinely proud a world away from our extended residency in portacabin purgatory (great name for a band). To the Swanley staff and students who endured nearly three years of âcharacter-buildingâ conditions (freezing winters, boiling summers and creative use of extension leads), thank you. Your patience and positivity were heroic. Now we just need to fix the leak in the Hub and it should be semi-normal once more!
Over the next few weeks weâre expanding in Wandsworth and Canterbury to create additional space ready for the new academic year (earlier if possible in Canters). Leases are being prepped as we speak more room, more opportunity, more noise (the good kind).
Nick and I are really looking forward to getting off office hell and around the colleges more, spending time with teams and students, and soaking up the energy that makes SupaJam what it is.
For now, thank you for your passion, resilience and relentless dedication to our SupaJam community. Have a truly well-earned and very happy break.
Careers and next steps Careers and next steps
We wanted to start this edition of âIn The Mixâ with a huge congratulation to all our Level 3 students who have applied for university this year! 16 out of 16 SupaJam students who want to apply for uni submitted their application on time with strong personal statements and great references from their teachers. Weâve already had 9 conditional offers! Weâre expecting many more to come in over the next few weeks.
Our Careers Lead Nat Morgan wanted to give a big thank you to all the staff who supported getting these applications in. Weâre so excited to see what happens for these students next!
16 out of 16 students who wanted to attend university Next have applied! 16 out of 16 who wanted to attend Next have applied!
During the first week of March weâll be hosting Pathway Mornings across our colleges to celebrate National Careers Week! Each college will be inviting local provisions to host a stand to let our students know about the next steps they could take. Thereâll be colleges, universities, charities, apprenticeships and so much more The stalls will be running all morning with refreshments available and acoustic sets provided by our students.
This year, for the first time ever, weâll be hosting industry panels as a part of our pathway morning This will be a great opportunity for students to ask professionals their burning questions and find out what routes they can take to make their dream careers a reality.
Weâll send more reminders closer to half term but thereâs no harm in students starting to prepare questions now!
National apprenticeship week National apprenticeship week
National Apprenticeship Week took place this year between the 9th-15th February. It was a great opportunity for SupaJam to highlight alternative paths to university. We celebrated the week by participating in the workshops made available, taking students through the âApprenticeship Toolkitsâ and hosting guest speakers from local provisions to give our students a proper introduction to the world of apprenticeships.
Follow this link to look through the resources yourself: https://naw.appawards.co.uk
If youâre looking for alternative placements as your next steps from SupaJam, look through the links below to find your local offer for supported internships, employment support, social projects and other SEND colleges.
If youâre looking for alternative placements as your next steps from SupaJam, look through the links below to find your local offer for supported internships, employment support, projects other SEND colleges.
Directory of services and organisations supporting transition to adulthood in Brighton https://1space.eastsussex.gov.uk/Search? CategoryId=349&SM=ServiceSearch&SME=True
Directory of services and organisations supporting transition to adulthood in Kent https://local.kent.gov.uk/kb5/kent/directory/results.action? localofferchannel=0
Directory of services and organisations supporting transition to adulthood in Wandsworth
The SupaJam Compilation album is back for the second volume! We celebrated its release with launch parties across all our colleges and gave students time to listen properly and appreciate the work their peers have contributed to this incredible project. This is the first year that Brighton has been featured and weâre looking forward to seeing how our Wandsworth students contribute to the third edition.
Click the link here to listen to the whole album: Listen here
SupaJam Radio SupaJam Radio
Itâs back!!! Itâs back!!!
After a short hiatus (while the radio room in Canterbury moved location) SupaJam Radio is back and better than ever! If youâre looking to hear classic tunes or brand new music this is the radio station for you. At SupaJam radio we want to know the stories behind the music, so youâll also find an array of interviews, chat shows and curated setlists that highlight our shared passion for good music and how come weâre hearing it now.
SupaJam Radio is also where a lot of our students do internal work experience. Tune in for morning talk shows hosted by students, a weekly student chat show and a weekly DJ lunch set. Current
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Mon 9.30AM - Wake Up With SupaJam (Brighton student Chris)
Tue 9.30AM - Wake Up With SupaJam (Brighton student Storm)
Tue 1.30PM - The Student Chat Show (kind of like the student forum)
Wed 1.30PM - DJ lunch club - electronic music sets
The Machine Room The Machine Room
The Machine Room is SupaJam's professional radio and podcast studio in Canterbury with satellite studios in Wandsworth, Swanley and Brighton. As well as broadcasting our 24 hour radio station the Machine Room also produces professional POdcasts, radio shows and numerous student podcasts.
Exploring otherworldly, darkier and spookier sounds - The Black Bordello Interview - Part I https://open spotify com/episode/7Jut3nB6uMuJI rAXsKblQo
This week, we have another special video podcast (video available on YouTube) where we interview the incredible Black Bordello. They have been featured on BBC Radio 6, gigged in New York, done 3 UK tours in only one year, and even played Bestival! In the interview, we discuss their music, and also their thoughts & advice to help young music makers who are just starting out.
âWhimsy Gothâ or âFairy Tale Funeralâ as a music genre? - Get the full story with Black BordelloPart II https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bQf3n1GE5H NkAGzCimvWZ
We loved this conversation so much we couldnât fit it into one episode. Part 2 with Black Bordello is now live continue the chat and hear even more of their story and advice. Watch on YouTube.
What Makes the UK Creative Festival in Margate Special?
In this episode, we were lucky to have some amazing guests from St Edmund's Dover school, telling us all about their experience at the UK Creative Festival Tune in to learn more about the festival and the opportunities available to young people!
Amazing Songwriter, Lucy May Walker, talks to our students
We were so lucky that Lucy came to our Canterbury base to perform and record a Shelf Session for us. Then she recorded this podcast with our students, giving behind the scenes details on: writing songs, Being a performer and how busking on the street led to a huge break on BBC radio 2!!!
Mixing Pop, Folk, Jazz and Soul - Bold New Duo
Cass and George chat to us Part 1 and 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kVPQWBuxWe aph4dSDwbHu
Cass and George are a pop leaning groove/neo soul recording duo based in London Their genre bending sound is littered with pop, folk and soul references nestled in an undercurrent of jazz. Their latest single Shy?, was recently featured on BBC Introducing (radio london) with Jess Iszatt and has received multiple plays on Jazz FM by the legendary Robbie Vincent With recording momentum steadily building, Cass & George are now taking a step into the live scene. Podcast made in Collaboration with Real Sounds UK Thank you to Cass and George!
SupaJam Brighton SupaJam Brighton
Big Life Adventure Big Life Adventure
Last week, we had the exciting opportunity to interview the lovely team behind Big Life Adventure, Nicki and Alexa, about their interesting spin on a brand new social media platform for people living with disabilities and autism. Itâs safely designed with the usersâ safety and protection in mind using their built in AI to monitor and disregard mean or hateful comments and posts to make it a safe environment.
In the podcast, we discussed different topics including the monthly fee (which is currently ÂŁ8 a month, which includes up to 2 guides which can be friends or family to help you on your journey) and what that helps with, how their built in AI system works and what their hopes are for the future of the platform and where they see it going in the future.
In the podcast interview, we asked a series of questions to the Big Life team and had a mix of opinions and answers to help explain what they do and why they are so passionate about it. Keep an eye out for the podcast!
Written by Level 2 students Izzi and Kieran
Flourish Mentors Flourish Mentors
Flourish Mentors is a charity supporting young women to feel empowered through tailored mentoring, workshops and coaching that builds confidence, wellbeing and resilience.
Co-founder Frederique and ex-mentee
Hannah Old recently delivered a workshop exploring the neurology of anxiety and practical grounding techniques, finishing with a simple essential-oil activity that really resonated with students.
Hannah now works alongside Flourish and will return after half term to record podcasts and video interviews with SupaJam Brighton students, helping to showcase their lived experiences.
Enrichment Showcase Enrichment Showcase
On Tuesday 10th February our Brighton students hosted a showcase which highlighted the incredible work they have done this term during their enrichment curriculum. During the showcase, students put on live performances of songs theyâve written, presented posters and digital artwork theyâd created and shared recorded samples from EPs they are currently developing.
The event was a brilliant opportunity for students to celebrate their creativity, build confidence and share their progress with peers and staff in a supportive environment. The room was filled with a great vibe as performers took to the stage, visual artists spoke about their creative process and audiences got a behind-the-scenes insight into the projects that everyone has been working on this term It was a fantastic reminder of how enrichment activities allow students to explore new skills, collaborate with one another and bring their ideas to life.
InclusioN Day InclusioN Day
Our recent Inclusion Day brought students together for a dedicated day of learning and reflection all focused on understanding one another and celebrating the diversity within our college community and the wider world. Students took part in an interactive treasure hunt around the college and a quiz designed to help them explore different needs, experiences and perspectives.
Through teamwork and problemsolving students discovered practical ways they can support each other, challenge assumptions and continue to create a more welcoming environment for everyone. The day sparked thoughtful conversations and gave students the chance to reflect on how small actions can make a big difference It was a positive and engaging reminder that inclusion is something we all play a part in every day and one that highlighted the difference inclusion can make to someone's confidence and sense of belonging.
SupaJam Canterbury SupaJam Canterbury
Staff gig Staff gig
A generous donation A generous donation
Sadly a former resident of Newport Court (an old age care home in Canterbury) passed away recently. He had a huge passion for music and very kindly donated 4 guitars, a MPC Key 37, a Vox looper and a microphone to SupaJam Canterbury His wish was that his instruments would get their full use and aid the progression of young musicians.
It was an incredibly thoughtful donation - we hope his family are comforted by the knowledge that the equipment will be cherished for years to come.
Canterbury hosted another one of the spectacular staff gigs in January. The scene was set in the cafe for an afternoon full of incredible performances as almost every staff member took to the stage for an outstanding performance. Staff gigs are always a favourite at SupaJam. Not only do they model resilience and confidence, theyâre a fantastic way for our staff to show off the years of performance experience and their incredible passion for live music!
The pictures below were taken by our Level 3 student Ewan. Check out his instagram to see more of his talented shots @ewy shoots)
Burns Night Supper Burns Night Supper
Our Canterbury Base celebrated a Burns Supper last week - honouring the life and work of Robert Burns, famous Scottish poet and songwriter. Staff and students performed some poems, a cover of famous Scottish band Franz Ferdinand, and an original piano piece. We also served Haggis, Neaps & Tatties, and home made "tablet" which is a special kind of Scottish fudge!
End of Term Showcase End of Term Showcase
Canterbury spent the second-to-last day of the term celebrating everyoneâs brilliant start to 2026. SupaJam Canterbury took to the stage at The Lounge, and students wowed the audience with their incredible performances, showcasing their talent, creativity, and hard work from the term. The atmosphere was electric, with cheers and applause filling the room as everyone came together to support and celebrate each otherâs achievements
SupaJam Swanley SupaJam Swanley
gigs at the vault! gigs at the vault!
We were thrilled to host both the Level 1/2 and Level 3 SupaJam Student Showcases this week! It was wonderful to see every level given the chance to showcase their hard work and creativity on stage. Both evenings were full of energy, passion, and incredible performances truly a celebration of our studentsâ dedication and talent.
New sUpaJam Swanley
The New sUpaJam Swanley
Itâs here! SupaJam Swanley has officially opened its brand new home, âThe Mallâ After months of preparation, the team moved in and transformed the space, including a state-of-the-art jam room, âThe Vault,â once literally a vault, now ready for SupaJam music magic. Bold wallpaper across the building gave it a familiar, welcoming feel for students from day one. Huge thanks to our Swanley staff for their dedication and to the students for their positivity during the move - this exciting new hub is already shaping up to be a centre for creativity, collaboration, and growth!
SupaJam Wandsworth SupaJam Wandsworth
This term, SupaJam Wandsworth has been full of creativity, energy, and community spirit as the college kicked off 2026 The students and staff got into the festive mood with vibrant Lunar New Year and Valentineâs decorations bringing color and fun to the space. The team have also celebrated the end of term with a lively staff gig, complete with an open mic, giving students the chance to perform and be part of the action. It was great to see students who wouldnât normally get up and give it a go - thank you to Hattie for the wonderful example she set and the support she showed everyone. We canât wait to see what they get up to in the Spring term!
23 February - Students back to college for Term 4
2nd - 6 March - National Careers Week th
17th -23 March - Neurodiversity Celebration Week rd 26 March - World Book Day
Term dates Term dates
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