Education

A regional housebuilder has hosted students from Walsall College at its Coseley New Village development in the Black Country.

NDTi’s Community Led Support (CLS) programme, in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded research team led by the University of Birmingham, has won a prestigious European Social Services Award (ESSA).

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is delighted to announce it has retained an 'Outstanding' grade in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its 'strong contribution' to meeting skills needs.

A specialist aviation training provider is primed for further international growth with a new base in Ireland after getting the green light to deliver the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s cabin crew attestation course.

Commencing for one week from Monday 11 November, Clifton College are collaborating with Studio 74, an award-winning contemporary art gallery based on Whiteladies Road in Bristol.

Former apprentice Charlie Gresswell will represent the East Midlands in the grand final of the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards in London later this month (27th November).

Leading West Midlands training and apprenticeship provider Performance Through People (PTP) supported a visit from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), along with other leading Midland providers, organised by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), promoting the vital work apprenticeship providers play in the region.

Leading creative agency hires team of budding new starters

Deloitte has welcomed 118 new people to its award-winning graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes in Manchester and Liverpool.

A North West based training provider, which offers online courses to legal professionals across the UK, has announced a new leadership team to mark its 25th anniversary.

During a recent visit to Halesowen College, Labour MP for Halesowen, Alex Ballinger explored the college's new state-of-the-art hair and beauty salon facilities.

Getting high quality childcare and early years education for pre-school children can be a real challenge for parents across the West of England.

One of the UK’s most successful drama schools, who boasts alumni including Olivia Colman CBE, Jeremy Irons and Sir Patrick Stewart, is singing the praises of Staffordshire’s Satori Education.

Literacy charity Chapter One has launched its unique Online Reading Volunteers Programme in primary schools in the Birmingham and Solihull area. Children have started receiving weekly online reading sessions from volunteers employed by local and national businesses.

Last month we were proud to celebrate the opening of a new sustainable construction centre at Cheltenham Campus.

The University of Manchester is proud to announce the launch of the Global Humanities Alliance (GHA), an initiative forged by eight international universities to raise the profile of humanities and social sciences across the globe.

A Black Country creative agency has stepped up its outreach work in education as it celebrates reaching its 30 year anniversary landmark.

An exceptionally gifted student from Abbey College Manchester has celebrated remarkable success recently in a national creative competition, and has since secured a place to further her talents at a University in Barcelona to study Animation.

Newbury College and Educafe, a Community Interest Company (CIC), are offering a new range of courses from November to provide additional support to non-native speakers within the community.

Halesowen College has been awarded a Gold College of Excellence 2024 by the UK's leading destination spa, Ragdale Hall Spa, in recognition of outstanding practice and standards in beauty training.

The Podcast Guest Blueprint provides tools, templates and support to entrepreneurs from podcast pitch to interview to episode promotion.

Senior managers looking to boost the performance, resilience and long-term growth of their business can benefit from the return of a government-funded programme at Nottingham Business School (NBS) this winter.

In-Comm Training and Birmingham City University have secured funding to embark on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) that will use AI to transform the way apprenticeships and learner journeys are managed.

Three scientists from The University of Manchester have been recognised in Research.com’s rankings of the top 100 Best Female Scientists in the UK 2024.

Birmingham City University (BCU), Aston University, University College Birmingham (UCB), and the University of Birmingham have launched a fully funded scheme aimed at improving access to high-skilled employment opportunities within the city’s enterprise zone.

SMB College Group Performing Arts Alumnus, Christopher Tendai, has been shortlisted for a Black British Theatre Award for Best Choreography/Movement Director for his work in Turbine Theatre’s ‘Closer to Heaven’

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has welcomed 25 new trainees to its Bristol office this week, with more than 600 starting across the UK.

Last weekend, representatives from SMB College Group attended the UK Material Handling Association’s ‘Archies’ Awards to support five of their apprentices who’d made it to the final in the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ category!

Halesowen College is excited to announce the start of a new academic year, offering a wide range of courses specifically designed for adults looking to enhance their career prospects.

This weekend a community open event was held to celebrate the completion and official opening of the new Chellaram Sports Complex at Beggar’s Bush in Bristol.

Halesowen College has announced dates for its 2024-2025 series of Open Events.

Trinity International Education, a subsidiary of Trinity ViaggiStudio Srl, a tour operator specialised in organising travel and study abroad vacations, completed the acquisition of St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, a Scottish company specialising in summer camps and cultural programs that operates 18 centres in the United Kingdom (10 in England and 8 in Scotland).

Halesowen College is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand new hair and beauty salon at its Whittingham Road campus.

PM+M - the Blackburn and Bury-based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group - has appointed ten new apprentices who will now be working across the firm’s various divisions as they kick start their careers in the finance sector.

State-of-the-art training facility, Xcelerate with Edgbaston, is thrilled to announce its new cookery school, offering a range of exciting classes led by renowned culinary expert, Steven Lamb.

Halesowen College is offering FREE GCSE English and Maths courses for adults, providing a fantastic opportunity to upskill and unlock better career prospects and explore new career opportunities.

Students and staff at West Midlands Safari Park are celebrating after achieving nationally outstanding exam results, for courses in Animal Care and Animal Management.

Halesowen College students have been celebrating after another record year for A level, T Level and vocational results – with 98% achieving a pass.

Students and staff at New College Swindon (NCS) are celebrating A Level, T Level, and Level 3 vocational results after bucking the national trend with a 4% increase in their pass rate.

Students at Badminton joined their peers across the country this morning in receiving their A Level results.

It is a big fortnight ahead for young people receiving their exam results – and they are being encouraged to consider the benefits of apprenticeships.

Sandwell College has announced the expansion of its leading Complex Needs Provision, doubling the number of places it can offer to young people from September.

During the recent election campaign far too much was said and written that was negative about independent schools (the narrative about privilege), that was worrying for parents and pupils (fee increases and closures) and that was divisive (between state and independent schools).

Eltayeb Bashar, a Birmingham Law School student, has won the 2024 HART - Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust Prize for Human Rights.

Newbury College is delighted to announce that Conner Abery-Bizzard, a dedicated Digital T Level student, has been offered a Level 4 apprenticeship opportunity at Stream Networks Ltd.

I still feel the immense pride of being appointed Chancellor today as I did then

SMB College Group Apprentice, Connor Thompson, has officially been named as this year’s recipient of the Brooksby Horticulture Award!

Hucknall awarded honorary doctorate for his rich contribution to music both in the UK and beyond

Professor Sue Rigby has announced plans for her departure as Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University at the end of this calendar year after seven years in the role. Professor Rigby will take up a new position as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, from 1 January 2025.

We are very proud to be a part of the local Clifton, and wider Bristol community. Our school is located right in the heart of Bristol and we take pride in sharing our facilities with local schools and groups.

Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician Apprentices Jack Batten, Jack Ducker, Tom Broadhead, Dan Allen, and Xavier Graham have been announced as finalists for the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Archies Awards!

As one of West Midland’s fastest-growing retailers for specialist plumbing and heating supplies, Bell Plumbing Supplies wanted to use its success to encourage the next generation into the sector.

The chief executive of the charity set up to manage Bristol Beacon, the renowned music venue in the city, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol.

Aston University is set to welcome nearly 4,500 graduands who will be awarded their degrees in ceremonies from Tuesday 16 July to Thursday 25 July.

UWE Bristol is launching a major new suite of online degrees. In partnership with global experts in online higher education, Skilled Education, students can study Master’s degrees in Data Science, Education Leadership and Human Resource Management entirely online.

Two nurseries operated by YMCA Black Country Group have received “good” ratings in their first Ofsted inspections following recent visits.

SMB College Group is excited to announce the launch of their brand new T-Level in Agriculture, Land Management & Production (Livestock Production Pathway) for September 2024!

New student accommodation at UWE Bristol which is the largest low carbon development of its kind in the UK has been completed.

Halesowen College is getting prepared for its first Summer Careers Discovery Week taking place between 19th and 23rd August at its Whittingham Road campus.

SMB College Group Level 2 Plumbing students have been offered employment contracts by JPD after a visit to the College!