Information for new students in Youth Friendly Sandwell

See a range of resources for new students in Youth Friendly Sandwell. Your future is bright!

What can new students in Sandwell expect when starting college in September?

If you are due to start college in September, there will be:

• online enrolment
• support with learning on-site
• opportunities to address gaps in technical or practical knowledge or experience
• enhanced induction
• Information, Advice and Guidance support and taster sessions to help you make the right choice for your future career.

Get social both on and offline…

Colleges are putting extra support in place to help new and returning students to settle in, make friends and successfully progress with your studies. Most colleges have a dedicated Facebook page and would encourage young people to begin chatting prior to the start of the new term.

Starting a Higher Education course?

If you are due to begin a Higher Education course at your local college, plans are in place to support your transition and to alleviate any concerns or anxieties. Most colleges have a dedicated Facebook page and would encourage young people to begin chatting prior to the start of the new term.

Student finance

If you have questions around student finance, visit the GOV.UK student finance resource and get the answers you need.

More Information: Sandwell College

The Sandwell College website is full of opportunities, information and support for students.

Getting in touch

If you have any questions, you can message the college directly through the website with their contact us page. Or, if you prefer, you can speak to someone one-on-one by phoning 0800 622006.

More colleges nearby

• Visit Birmingham Metropolitan College or call 0121 362 1122
• Visit Wolverhampton College Or call 01902 836000
• Visit Dudley College or call 01384 363 000
• Visit Halesowen College or call 0121 602 7777
• Visit South & City College Birmingham or call 0121 694 5000

Sixth Forms nearby

Explore the sixth forms available in the area

• Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA)
• Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form
• George Salter Academy
• Health Futures UTC
• Holly Lodge High School
• Ormiston Forge Academy
• Phoenix Collegiate Academy
• Q3 Academy
• Q3 Academy Tipton
• RSA Academy
• Sandwell Academy
• Shireland Collegiate Academy
• Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
• Wood Green Academy

Need help deciding what to do?

If your 16-29 you can discuss your options with a Black Country Impact Adviser enquiries_recruitment@sandwell.gov.uk

Thinking of changing your course?

If you are considering changing your course choice then talking to a careers adviser first can really help, talk to an impartial careers advisor at Connexions Sandwell or call 07917174735 or 0791717402 appointments are available Monday- Friday 9 -5pm.  Appointments can be by Telephone,Skype or Teams.