Colleges across the West Midlands have joined together on a project to encourage people from ethnically diverse groups to work in Further Education (FE). West Midlands Colleges support approximately 120,000 students each year, including full time 16–18-year-olds, adult learners and apprentices. The purpose and direction of this project, set by Colleges West Midlands’ Racial Equality […]

BMet is proud to announce that it has been awarded a “Good Rating” by Ofsted in its recent inspection. This significant achievement marks a turning point for the college, which has been under ‘Requires Improvement’ since 2015. In the intervening years and inspections there have been some areas recognised as “Good”, but this is the […]

BMet is working in partnership with Mindful Education to deliver award-winning blended learning courses in accounting.  The Founder and Managing Director of Mindful Education says “At Mindful Education, our key aim is to deliver an outstanding learning experience, providing flexible options for study and helping to make professional qualifications easier for learners. We are delighted to […]

Sutton Coldfield College welcomed West Midlands Mayor Andy Street on Tuesday (27 June) for a tour of the impressive facilities and to showcase the work of students. The mayor spoke with staff and students from different areas before embarking on a tour of the college. The in-depth tour, delivered by Deputy Principal Anna Jackson and […]

What a pleasure to welcome Paul Leahy from Century Tech along with a cheque! Back on 27th April Century Tech hosted Improving outcomes for post-16 maths and English learners here at BMet Matthew Boulton College. This event had a booking fee of £30 each, where all proceeds went towards local charities we at BMet are […]

Local residents and visitors to Sutton Coldfield Town Centre, will now have the chance to see depictions of mental health in unique forms, through art created by BMet art students. Direction Action Art is hosting an array of works including printing, sculpture and digital designed by around 20 innovative learners – from now until 20 […]

Nearly two-thirds of adults across Birmingham and the West Midlands would consider returning to education, a poll commissioned by BMet college group has found, but many potential learners are being held back by cost of living concerns. BMet, which operates three colleges across the city, commissioned polling company Survation to survey 1,000 adults across the […]

You may be aware that some employees of national express have decided to take industrial action for an unspecified period. We are highlighting as we know that it will impact some students’ travel arrangements. College will be open during the strike and lessons will run as normal. Those with a college bus pass Any students […]

BMet is working in partnership with Mindful Education to deliver award-winning blended learning courses in accounting and bookkeeping. These courses are ideal for learners with busy lives who are looking to change careers or learn new skills for their current role. Significant funding is available to learners through the government’s National Skills fund, meaning that […]

BMet is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join in mourning her death while remembering her reign.