Destinations & Next Steps

Next Steps

Wednesday 5th October - Next Steps Evening 5-7pm at Selly Oak Trust School

Our Next Steps Evening is an onsite event for our young people and their families to speak to a range of colleges and placement providers including South and City College, Halesowen College, Solihull College, Birmingham Metropolitan, Royal Mencap Supported Internship Providers and course leaders at Selly Oak Trust School.

College Open Evening Information

Open Evening dates and times for other local colleges 2022-23 (please note you may have to register with the college to attend some events):

Birmingham Metropolitan College – all campuses (see website for addresses) 

Saturday 15th October 10am-1pm. Further dates to be released later in the year 

https://www.bmet.ac.uk/event/open-events-october-2021/ 

Telephone: 0121 446 4545 

Halesowen College 

Saturday 15th October 10am-4pm 

Wednesday 9th November 5-7pm 

Saturday 21st January 10am-2pm 

Tuesday 25th April 6-8pm 

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/openevents/ 

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/about/key-dates/Telephone: 0121 796 1946 

Sandwell College – all campuses (see website for addresses) 

Thursday 6th October, 4-7pm 

Saturday 8th October, 11am-3pm 

Thursday 10th November, 4-7pm 

Saturday 12th November, 11am-3pm 

Wednesday 18th January, 4-7pm 

Saturday 21st January, 11am-3pm 

Wednesday 8th March, 4-7pm 

Saturday 11th March, 11am-3pm 

Thursday 15th June, 4-7pm 

Saturday 17th June, 11am-3pm 

https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/opendays/ 

Please call 0121 667 5000 or email enquiries@sandwell.ac.uk 

Solihull College – Blossomfield and Woodlands Campus 

Saturday 26th November, 10am – 2pm. 

https://www.solihull.ac.uk/news-events/virtual-open-event/school-leaver-virtual-open-event/ 

For further information call 0121 678 7000 

South and City College – all campuses (see website for addresses) 

Thursday 20th October 4.30-7pm 

Wednesday 23rd November 4.30-7pm 

Further dates for 2023 to be published 

The college also run ‘Talk and Tour’ opportunities for you to have more private tours of the campus you prefer. Please call the college to arrange. 

Call 0121 694 5000 or book at https://www.sccb.ac.uk/about-us/open-days 

Virtual tours of campuses with no staff interaction: https://www.sccb.ac.uk/virtual-tours 

Independent Specialist Provision In Birmingham 

Some students will not be able to access a course, or the environment at a local college, even with support from specialist staff. 

There a colleges within Birmingham that are more specialist and will able to meet the students needs in smaller classes or smaller environments, but still offer a challenging curriculum so progress can be made.  

We would encourage you to look at Heart of Birmingham Vocational Centre which is an independent specialist college for learners aged between 16 and 25 with special educational needs. 

At Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (HBVC) you will gain experience and new skills to help you become more independent and to prepare you for employment. You will learn through realistic, practical, hands-on activities that will increase your confidence and equip you for the future you want. https://hbvc.ac.uk/  Please call 0121 8090666 for further information. 

We would also encourage you to look at The Hive College in Erdington: https://www.wsucbpt.co.uk/about-us/ 

In September 2013 Wilson Stuart School and University College Birmingham formed a partnership and created a vocational study programme called LIVE @ The Hive.  The programme is designed to support students aged 19-25 with special educational needs and disabilities into employment and promote their independence and confidence. Please call 0121 306 4800 for further details. 

Destinations

Preparing our students for adulthood is at the heart of our school vision. Please see our latest destinations information below.

Click here for a larger, downloadable version.

Listen to former student Alex talk about about the success he found in the timber trade after his love of carpentry and enterprise was nurtured and developed at Selly Oak.

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Click here to watch former student Jaden’s journey to employment following a successful time at our 6th Form

Click here to read a case study about one of our award winning former students, Adam who has gone on to secure employment following a supported internship at South & City College.

Click here to read our whole school Careers Education Overview, focussed on developing employability skills and exposing our young people to a range of opportunities to explore the world of work.

College Websites 

If your son / daughter is interested in college then please visit the websites and explore the courses available. 

Please contact colleges directly to register your interest 

Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMeT):  https://www.bmet.ac.uk 

Bournville College / South and City College:  https://www.sccb.ac.uk 

Glasshouse College:  https://www.rmt.org/glasshouse 

Halesowen College:   https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/halesowen/study 

Heart of Birmingham Vocational College:   https://hbvc.ac.uk 

Heart of Worcestershire College: https://www.howcollege.ac.uk 

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College: https://www.jcc.ac.uk 

Queen Alexandra College: https://www.qac.ac.uk 

Sandwell College:  https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/ 

Solihull College (Blossomfield Campus):  https://www.solihull.ac.uk 

Stratford-upon-Avon College:  https://www.stratford.ac.uk