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Nex-T Level Maltese Experience for Cadbury Childcare Learners
A life-changing adventure for Cadbury Sixth Form College students! Twenty of our T Level Education & Early Years and BTEC Travel & Tourism students recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to the stunning island of Malta for a work experience programme like no other!
Learners swapped the classroom for real-world settings, gaining hands-on experience in schools, nurseries, hotels, and travel agencies across the island for two weeks. They not only put their knowledge into practice but also developed invaluable skills to boost their future employability—all while soaking up Malta’s rich culture and breathtaking scenery.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience was made possible thanks to our partnership with TravelEdventures, which focuses on combining education and travel to unlock students’ potential.
Becky Westwood, Travel & Tourism Lecturer and Curriculum Lead, said: “It’s such a fantastic opportunity for our students to not only expand their learning outside the classroom but also experience a new culture and create memories with their friends that will last a lifetime. They all fitted into their work placements really well and did the college proud.”
College Tech Demonstrator in Spotlight at Meta’s first VR Educators Summit
An Emerging Technologies Demonstrator at The Sandwell Colleges was a featured speaker at Meta’s inaugural VR Educators Community Summit hosted at its London headquarters.
Ben Haddock, part of the Fab Lab team, delivered an inspiring lightning talk on their ground-breaking research into smart glasses and education to an audience of top academics and industry figures including former Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg, now Meta’s President for Global Affairs.
The event brought together educators and professionals in the field of extended reality (XR) to discuss the current landscape and future prospects of virtual reality (VR) in education and highlight how innovation is shaping the future of learning.
Ben delivered a compelling presentation on how futuristic smart glasses are being used at the College for innovative learner assessments across a wide number of departments, including Professional Studies, Teacher Education, Construction and Automotive.
In 2021, the College’s Fab Lab received a £50,000 grant from the West Midlands Combined Authority to carry out a research project to investigate the use of smart glasses for assessment in further education. The project was led and managed by Debbie Grace from the College’s Teacher Education team.
Last year their work was published in a leading global research journal: “Human Data Interaction, Disadvantage and Skills in the Community” co-authored by a number of prominent university professors, researchers and doctors from around the world.
Sandwell College was the first institution to trial and demonstrate Bodyswaps’ Job Interview Simulator in VR, now utilised by over 250 universities and colleges globally.
Ben says: “Never doubt that a small group of committed people cannot change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
We’re Celebrating T Level Week!
It’s T Level Week, and we’re ready to celebrate all things T Levels at the Sandwell Colleges!
This week, we’ve got a jam-packed schedule of activities for our T Level students at Cadbury Sixth Form College and Sandwell College. Here’s what you can expect:
– Inspiring experiences and successes of our T Level students and alumni
– Exciting T Level events, including breakfasts and Q&As
– Showcases of our incredible T Level teachers who make a real difference every day
We’re looking forward to spotlighting the achievements of our students and staff. Stay tuned to see all the amazing things we get up to!
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With Cadbury Sixth Form College Summer Talk & Tours just around the corner, now is the perfect time to kick-start your future career plans and join us this June.
Our on-campus Talk & Tours on Thursday June 15, 5-7pm, and Saturday June 17, 10am-2pm, are designed to give you all the information you need on our 50+ courses, and are the last events you can sign up for before college starts in September.
They are informal events with great opportunities to see our first-class facilities and meet some of our current student ambassadors who can accompany you around the building. You can ask them questions as you go, as they’ve got lots of insights and advice to share about life at Cadbury.
Have a further look at why this could be the perfect place for you by exploring behind the scenes and visiting our teaching spaces and social areas, libraries and learning centres. You can also see the progress of our brand new £6.6million Science City building project, where we are creating exciting digital, coding and robotics possibilities.
Arrival
When you arrive on campus, you’ll be met by our friendly Meet & Greet team. They’ll sign you in and show you where you need to go next.
Talk
Here is where our senior staff will answer all your questions and explain the Cadbury experience in detail to future students and parents, from how courses are delivered, and what to expect on your first day, to how to become a successful graduate.
Tour
Ambassadors will show you around the campus facilities and different departments, so you get a real feel for where you’ll be studying and see the subject areas you’re most interested in.
Tickets
So if you are looking for some summer inspiration to start your own success story, book your Talk & Tours spot here.
*Your booking already includes spaces for your family and friends. You just need to book for yourself. Have your ticket QR code ready to reduce your waiting time.
A Level students at Cadbury Sixth Form College have been celebrating record results today, with an increase in the pass rate for the third year running.
Alongside university acceptances, the results have enabled students the chance to embark on a broad range of opportunities. These include further education, apprenticeships and work placements across the city and throughout the UK.
Excellent results were also secured for students studying T Level courses, with a 100% pass rate and 85% students achieving high grades.
Florida Lucau achieved A*AA and will be moving on to University of Birmingham to study Biochemistry
Arun Thirugnanarajah got AAA and will be studying Law at the University of Nottingham
Lucy Greetham achieved A*A*A* and is taking a planning to take a gap year before moving on to study Graphic Design
Alongside moving onto prestigious universities across the country, a number of students have secured high profile apprenticeships.
Sherika Graham achieved A*AB and will be taking up an apprenticeship with tax, audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton
Fatima Faouaz achieved BBC and will be starting as an apprentice with accountants Trevor Jones.
T Level students Lucy Webb and Jessica Cartmell both achieved Distinctions. Lucy is planning to study Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University and Jessica plans to study Counselling at Newman University.
Principal of Cadbury Sixth Form College, Julia Stevens, said: “I’d like to personally congratulate all our A Level students at Cadbury Sixth Form College; they should be incredibly proud of the results that have been achieved today. Whichever path our students choose to follow – whether it’s university, apprenticeships or work placements – I’ve no doubt that they have a bright and exciting future ahead of them.
“I’d also like to thank our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, who go above and beyond to ensure every single student receives the support and guidance they need to achieve their full potential. It’s been a hugely rewarding year at the College and I’m so pleased to see the class of 2023 secure such exceptional results.”
More than 50 different A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas and Subsidiary Diplomas are delivered by Cadbury Sixth Form College’s specialist faculty. The team is committed to not only preparing pupils for the transition to university, but also helping them to build a strong skill set for the workplace, within an enriching and supportive learning environment.
So you’ve just had your results. What’s next for you?
Whether you know where you’re heading or not, knowing about the different routes open to you is a great place to start.
There are many ways to get your dream job, and T Levels are one of your options.
If you’d like to know what a career is like while you continue to study, T Levels just might be for you.
What’s a T Level?
A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification for 16 to 19-year-olds that takes 2 years to complete. Leading businesses and employers helped design T Levels to give you the knowledge and skills you need. They’re roughly equal to 3 A Levels.
What you’ll do on a T Level course
You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a minimum 9-week placement with an employer. This means you’ll learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.
The very first cohort of Cadbury T Level students have secured excellent results this year, with a 100% pass rate and 85% of students achieving high grades.
Lucy Webb and Jessica Cartmell both achieved Distinctions.
- Lucy is planning to study Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University
- Jessica plans to study Counselling at Newman University
Grades you need to take a T Level
To study T Levels at Cadbury you’ll need GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English (plus Science for the Health T Level)
Subjects you can take
Digital Design & Development
Education & Childcare
Health
After your T Level
A T Level is worth the same UCAS points as 3 A Levels. You can use UCAS points to apply to university or another type of higher education. You can also use your T Level to do a related higher level apprenticeship or start your career.
If you’d like to chat or get advice about T Levels or your future, come and see us in campus during our opening times.
