Students from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in a residential visit to the Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre, completing a series of physically and mentally demanding outdoor challenges designed to develop resilience and teamwork. The trip saw year 8 and year…
Sixth form students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited Trinity College, Cambridge, as part of a higher education outreach programme designed to raise aspirations and support progression to highly competitive universities. The Academy’s year 12 Elephant Group cohort took part in metacognition…
Year 7 students at Shireland CBSO Academy took part in a careers-focused day exploring pathways into professional orchestras, the wider music industry and progression into further and higher education in music. The school welcomed guest speaker Parv Kaur, the UK’s first female dhol drummer,…
A new alternative provision, the CHANGE Centre, has been introduced at Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill to support students at risk of repeat suspension or permanent exclusion. The Change Centre offers a high‑impact, structured six‑week intervention for young people…
Year 12 students with an interest in medicine and healthcare at Shireland Biomedical UTC took part in a virtual reality session designed to replicate clinical environments and develop their understanding of decision-making in healthcare settings. Working through simulated scenarios, students diagnosed virtual patients, assessed symptoms and selected appropriate treatment pathways. The session reflected the…
Twenty students in years 9 and 10 from Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich took part in a Women in STEM Day at the University of Birmingham. The visit formed part of a programme of workshops designed to encourage progression into…
Sixth form students at Shireland Biomedical UTC completed a safeguarding awareness course delivered by Racheal Baker, Designated Safeguarding Lead at the Academy, in collaboration with Sandwell Children’s Trust. Around 50 students took part in the introductory level 1 safeguarding course, which covered…
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy and Shireland Technology Primary took part in a special Minecraft Education Learning Day, exploring creativity, coding, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in a safe and structured environment. The event, led by Justin, the lead at…
Wednesfield Technology Primary welcomed Farm on Wheels, who rolled into school with a host of friendly animals for pupils to meet. Soft lambs, inquisitive chickens and a gentle donkey were among the animals that delighted children, who were able to stroke, feed and handle them under careful supervision. …
Year 6 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy enjoyed a week-long residential trip to Paris and its surrounding areas, experiencing some of the city’s most famous landmarks alongside local culture. During their visit, pupils explored several of Paris’s most iconic sites.…