As we prepare to wish our current students all the best in their upcoming exam results and to welcome a new intake of students; all looking for fresh starts and a new world of opportunity, we can’t stay silent. As an anti-racist college that supports fairness and equity of opportunity, we are horrified and condemn […]
BMet College is proud to again be part of a creative youth focused campaign established this week, by the Student Commission for Racial Justice, which gives young people a voice. Entitled “I will not be silenced,” the initiative uses impactful and vibrant animation to highlight that enough is enough to racist attitudes and stereotyping. The […]
A Bronze “Action Award” win by UK Feminista officially recognises and signifies BMet’s longstanding commitment to tackle sexism and violence against women and girls (VAWG). Following a rigorous selection process judged by a panel of independent educational staff and UK Feminista, the college demonstrated an exemplary ability to positively impact changes to improve the lives […]
BMet College is proud to play a key role in delivering the first Birmingham Disability Festival this Saturday 6 July at Birmingham City University (BCU), during Disability Pride Month. Created by the Birmingham Disability Festival Committee (BDFC), the free inaugural event will showcase a wide range of disabled talent through performances, sport, interactive games and […]
Forward-thinking BMet students will be key activists for change, following the college’s successful application for The Association of Colleges (AoC) Youth Social Action Ambassadors Programme. In partnership with the Pears Foundation, the achievement means that BMet can support five to eight students to become Youth Social Action Ambassadors in 2024/2025, to deliver a social action […]
BMet College has again been officially recognised for their outstanding careers work and service this week, in the form of the highest “Gold Standard” accreditation. Following a rigorous assessment, the college has also been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard (QICS) under licence by Ixion. Achieving the “Gold Standard” for the second time and the QiCS for […]
Tuesday 18 June saw BMet hold its annual Student Awards ceremony, recognising the hard work and achievements of its students. The event took place at Aston Villa Football Club and saw students, their parents and staff come together to celebrate the year’s successes. Staff and tutors nominated students for their outstanding contributions in various areas. […]
BMet students’ inspiring life experiences and journeys will be highlighted during Mencap’s Learning Disability Week, from today (Monday 17th June) until Sunday 23rd June. The theme for the special awareness date this year is “Do you see me?”, which is all about people with learning disabilities being seen, heard and valued. The event is organised […]
BMet students’ inspiring life experiences and journeys will be highlighted during Mencap’s Learning Disability Week, from today (Monday 17th June) until Sunday 23rd June. The theme for the special awareness date this year is “Do you see me?”, which is all about people with learning disabilities being seen, heard and valued. The event is organised […]
A pioneering digital design workshop with students at BMet College, has effectively helped improve relationships with young people and the police. Led by Digital Skills Consulting, the “Addressing Young People’s Perception of the Police” Design Workshop took place at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College site. One of a series of events taking place around the country, […]