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Students and staff across BMet have always believed in equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, and championing the LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans+) community – now they have an award to prove it. The Educate & Celebrate Best Practice Silver Award recognises the LGBT+ friendly status embedded in the college’s policies, curriculum and wider community […]

The 2019 champions roll call for BMet’s sport students is set to be jam-packed as a number of athletes and sports teams have qualified for the Association of Colleges Sport (AoC) National Championships. Students based across Birmingham and the Black Country will compete for medals in Ability Counts football, golf and table tennis among others. […]

Year 11 students, current sixth formers and adults aged 19 and over are invited to BMet’s next Open Event on Wednesday 6 February. The event runs from 4-7pm and encourages potential students to explore the September 2019 courses that will support their career goals. “Whether it’s a full-time college course or a part-time training programme, […]

Not only is Jaiden White stepping up for the Kidderminster Harriers Academy’s first team, he’s also aiming to be on a national college football team competing in Rome. The 16-year-old from Wolverhampton made it through the England Colleges Football Association (ECFA) trials in November and could be part of the 18-strong team competing in the […]

A mum of two from Washwood Heath, a teenager with Asperger Syndrome and a 58-year-old who was out of work for several years are now on the pathway to an exciting career in archaeology. Just a year ago, the trainees had no idea they could get the opportunity to become archaeologists. Now they are playing […]

College appoints new chair of Corporation BMet Principal and CEO Cliff Hall has welcomed the appointment of Sir Dexter Hutt as the new Chair of the Corporation. Dexter will be taking over the reins from Steve Hollis, following Steve’s five years in office. Dexter is an experienced leader with a proven track record in education […]

Kidderminster Academy students attending West Midland Safari Park’s Animal Courses have had a great start to the year, with some excellent exam results and by exceeding the national pass rate. The Park’s Education team currently run three accredited courses, from levels one to three, in their Safari Academy – a state-of-the-art, purpose-built education centre, which […]

Maped Helix has teamed up with Stourbridge College to create an eye-catching masterpiece which will be on display at its Kingswinford headquarters. The worldwide stationery giant is calling on art students, aged from 16-19, to let their imaginations run wild and design a colourful piece of street art that will feature on the wall outside […]

Are you thinking ‘new year, new you’? And does ‘new you’ have a new job or career in mind? If so then BMet’s New Year courses will boost your ambitions. Enrolment for part-time courses starts on Monday 7 January. “By coming to BMet, the ‘new you’ will gain skills, meet different people and develop the […]

They came up with their own character scenario, went into hair and make-up then Sutton Coldfield College students gave the performance of their lives while taking part in a training exercise for West Midlands Fire Service. The 15 performing arts (acting) students took on roles in a search and rescue situation, interacting with fire officers […]