‘Unforgettable’ is how supported learning students at Walsall College described their stage performances at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony. The eight students joined dance collective, Critical Mass at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. They accompanied local artists, Indigo Marshall and Gambimi …
Student athletes at Walsall College have come away from a national tournament with silver and bronze medals. 11 Supported Learning Sport Academy students received silver team medals in PAN disability football and four students were awarded bronze team medals in …
Supported learning students at Walsall College are taking part in the performance opportunity of a lifetime this summer. They are joining dance collective, Critical Mass at the opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Eight students are currently in rehearsals …
Studied: Skills for Working Life Progression: Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance After Sam Wrighton excelled on his supported internship at Hillary Primary School in Walsall, he was offered a role with the caretaking team. He has been working there for almost …
Work experience is an essential part of getting into any career or job. It helps you figure out whether it’s the right path for you and if it’s not, work experience can help you start your career journey in another …
At Walsall College, we know advancing your studies is a big step. A new learning environment, new people and a new routine can be overwhelming. Whether you’re coming to us with a disability or with learning difficulties, we have a …
Walsall College is signing up to the AoC Sport’s (Association of Colleges) new Inclusion Pledge Campaign. The college’s pledge centres on encouraging students to get more involved in sports activities and keeping physically active during lockdown. Activity Alliance research shows …
After playing host to a regional boccia tournament, Walsall College is keen to provide more opportunities for students to play the game, as well as participate in other sporting activities. The Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport’s West Midlands region’s boccia …
Performing arts supported learning students transformed themselves into forest trees that travelled to the Walsall Manor Hospital to bring festive cheer to patients. The ‘trees’ visited a number of wards to sing Christmas songs (a mixture of traditional tunes and …
Life for Nathalie Hicks has recently been about making moves. She’s moved from Nottingham to Walsall and moved from working as an exams officer to becoming a learning facilitator at Walsall College. The change in job and change in working …