Education and Training News & Updates
- 2nd October 2026
Walsall College is pleased to welcome Matt Laws as its new Deputy Principal for Curriculum and Student Success.
- 2nd October 2026
Sports students are leading Walsall College’s community on a fitness-led Incredible Journey, beginning with the equivalent of an 8,848-metre mountain climb.
- 2nd October 2026
Student artists new to Walsall College have successfully produced original work, put it on display and hosted their first exhibition, all in the space of three days.
- 2nd October 2026
Fifteen primary schools across Walsall have joined the award-winning Little Heroes campaign, a successful initiative that helps children develop positive attendance habits while building the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in school.
Students from Bishop Challoner Catholic College have completed a one-day work placement with local employers through a range of industry projects and tasks.
- 2nd October 2026
A desperate LinkedIn appeal to track down a missing A-Level art folder has led to an unexpected first commercial commission for 18-year-old artist Amelie Curry - after the search for her lost coursework caught the attention of a local business.
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton can access free training to help them travel safely and independently.
- 28th September 2026
Children, young people, families, education settings, practitioners, partners and community organisations are being invited to share their views on Wolverhampton's draft SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2027 to 2029.
- 25th September 2026
A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and West Midlands mayor Richard Parker to develop a national skills academy for construction in the West Midlands.
- 25th September 2026
A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and West Midlands mayor Richard Parker to develop a national skills academy for construction in the West Midlands.