BMet students and staff were inspired by influential leading legal expert, Grace Ononiwu CBE, at a special event held as part of the college’s “Race Equali-Tea and Talks” this week. Launched last academic year, the tea and talks have proven to be very effective in exploring issues relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The college […]

A report highlighting racial injustices currently experienced by young people from minoritised ethnic groups was launched across the country in October by the social enterprise Leaders Unlocked (www.leaders-unlocked.org). The Student Commission on Racial Justice is a student-led initiative which aims to generate insights and solutions to challenge racial injustice in England.  Leaders Unlocked has brought […]

Key construction industry workers joined forces with BMet this month at a pioneering regional breakfast employer board meeting, held at James Watt College. The first of its kind event in the Midlands under the Career College model, attracted representatives from a range of leading organisations including Careys, McCarthy Group and Winvic. The aim was to […]

Three BMet teachers’ recent graduations have further cemented their bond and interchangeable career roads to success in construction and engineering. Affectionally referred to as “the three amigos”, lecturers Jim Haywood, Toni Oakley-Tulk and Garry Hearne have all just obtained their Certificate in Education at Wolverhampton University. The learners, who have collectively completed the latest part […]

Key education figures joined forces at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College today (13 October) for the Birmingham Schools Race Summit, held to explore issues of race equality within the school system. The special event, which is part of the Birmingham Race Impact Group (BRIG) Summit, attracted around 100 people, including pupils, teachers, educators, school leaders, teaching […]

We are pleased to be supporting Black History Month throughout October again this year with a variety of planned activities – both internally across our colleges and externally through our social media channels. The theme for this year’s special date in the diary is Time for Change: Action Not Words. Hear our students from across […]

BMet is welcoming apprentices to the first ever “Apprenticeship Meet-Up: Birmingham” event for the region this October, that’s set to spark an array of connections, networking and development. Held at the Matthew Boulton College site, on October 4 between 4-7pm, in collaboration with The Association of Apprentices (AoA), the one-of-a-kind opportunity will give likeminded apprentices […]

Following the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, BMet is reflecting fondly on memories of royal visits over the years.        In 2003 several of the team had the honour of meeting The Queen when the college’s vocational science team were presented with the Queens Anniversary Prize for services to the cleaning industry. To […]

BMet has been officially recognised for its provision of top-class End Point Assessment (EPA) training and services for its apprenticeships, by leading national awarding body City and Guilds. The college which offers a range of apprenticeships across its campuses alongside employers, has been selected for continually producing high student pass rates and distinctions. To mark […]

Hundreds of GCSE students across BMet’s college sites are celebrating another record year of success today, after gaining an overall 91% pass rate in English, Maths and Biology. Four hundred and fifty students are also enjoying top level success after achieving a pass rate of grades 4 and above (4-9). The impressive results reflect the […]