South and City College Birmingham is a vocational college that offers students part-time, full time, and Apprenticeship courses from level 1 to higher education in a range of subjects. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications, and experience required for their future, whether seeking employment or continuing their education at College or university. We have exceptional facilities that we continue to invest in, including a purpose, built construction center, hair and beauty salons that are open to the public, a fine dining restaurant run by students, music and sound recording rooms, and an industry-standard auditorium and much more.
The College is actively involved in the community with local businesses. It has excellent links with industry; this not only allows us to provide excellent opportunities for our students to gain work experience placements, apprenticeships, and job opportunities but for the College to help employers ensure they have the skilled workforce needed for the future. The College is the highest performing general FE college in Birmingham for 16-18-year-olds, and 95% of our students pass their courses. We are committed to embedding equality and diversity into everything we do and zero tolerance to discrimination.
At South and City College Birmingham, we make solving those problems and giving you what you need to achieve your goals, our goal. We have excellent success rates for students above many other colleges, and the vast majority of our students successfully achieve their qualifications. As a result of this and the excellent teaching and support at the College, our students tell us that they are happy and supported during their time. We have hundreds of hands-on courses in a wide range of subjects. Not only do our students get to learn in excellent facilities with industry-standard equipment, but we are also investing millions in our buildings to ensure we meet the high standard that you should expect.
South & City College Birmingham is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 2006. In return, the College commits to deliver a significant, measurable, public benefit to its local community. Considering its vision, mission, and values, South & City College Birmingham has had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on the report this public benefit. To provide outstanding education and training, which is primarily vocational, in response to the needs of learners and employers. To continue to develop and be recognized as an outstanding educational and economic resource by learners, staff, employers, and the wider community. The College:
- Believes that its learners are the most important members of the College and that it is the responsibility of all College staff to help them achieve their full potential
- Is proud of the diversity of its college community and strives to be a socially inclusive organization that recognizes, values and celebrates individual differences, where everyone is enabled to achieve their full potential
- Is opposed to all forms of violent, abusive and discriminatory behavior
- It is proud that it is an inclusive, learning organization and believes that all of its members are entitled to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Furthermore, they are entitled to work and study in a welcoming, safe and supportive environment
- Values its staff and governors, will help them develop their skills and expertise, and will do its utmost to provide a pleasant working environment
- Welcomes all who would benefit from the opportunity to study at, or be trained by, the College, irrespective of their backgrounds
- Believes in the local economy and wants to support local people and businesses
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