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Bournville College
&
South & City College
Birmingham
MERGER
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What is the
purpose of this
document?
To explain why Bournville
College and South and City
College Birmingham will
be merging and to share
the benefits this will bring to
students, staff, employers and
communities in Birmingham.
What is the background to the
merger?
One of the recommendations of the
Birmingham and Solihull Further Education
Area Review is a merger of Bournville
College and South and City College
Birmingham.
The governing bodies, managers, staff and
students of both institutions are very proud
of the successes that have been achieved to
date. Both colleges share a common vision,
they strive for excellence and put students
at the heart of their work. Both institutions
have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in their
most recent inspections. Both colleges foster
a passion for learning as articulated in their
mission, vision and values.
We believe this merger will result in a
financially viable college allowing us to
continue to meet the needs of our students,
our employers and the communities we
serve. As one college, our focus will be
on excellence in working with students,
employers and our communities to improve
the skills and life chances of the people of
Birmingham.
The governors of both institutions support this
merger and recognise that a single college
will better meet the needs of the communities
they serve.
What is the vision for the
merged college?
We believe that education and training has
the power to transform lives. Our aim is to
build upon the success that already exists
in both colleges and to share best practice
in order to give our students access to a
wide range of opportunities. The people of
Birmingham deserve an institution that has
excellent teaching and learning, which helps
young people and adults progress in their
education or into the world of work.
The new college will continue to work with
employers to develop the skills needed to
further regenerate our city and surrounding
area. We will work with our key stakeholders
to deliver our vision. We will offer provision
from basic skills to higher education including
Apprenticeships. By being closely aligned
with the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),
local employers and local communities we
believe that we will be an invaluable asset
to our city.
The merged college will offer a
comprehensive range of apprenticeships,
together with vocational and academic
courses from basic skills to degree level.
As a larger, more sustainable institution we
will continue to offer a curriculum fit for the
21st century.
What are the key features of
the merger?
Governors and management teams of
both colleges are working to integrate the
two institutions from 1st August to enable
successful progress to a full legal merger.
Bournville College’s name and brand will be
retained, as will provision in Longbridge.
Bournville College students will be able to
continue their studies on the same campus
as planned.
Joint governance and management groups
are now in place to oversee the successful
implementation of the merger.
What are the benefits of the
merged college?
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Longbridge retains a further education
college, supporting local students,
communities and employers
Bournville College and South and City
College Birmingham working together,
will provide a joined up approach to the
provision of further and higher education
across Birmingham
Networks of expertise involving students,
staff and employers will allow them to
share best practice and innovation across
all curriculum areas
Stronger partnerships with schools and
universities will raise students’ aspirations
Combining resources of both colleges
offers the prospect of developing
specialist facilities, working closely with
employers
What are the outcomes of the
consultation?
Consultation of stakeholders, including staff,
students, local community, employers and
partners, has now taken place. The main
results are as follows:
the majority of respondents support the
proposed merger.
l 74% of respondents support Bournville
College keeping its name and identity,
recognising the value in preserving
tradition and legacy.
l 64% of respondents want to see
the provision at Bournville College
broadened.
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How do I get
involved?
Please note that the formal consultation process has now
ended, however if you would like to ask questions, provide
feedback or know more about the merger, you can email
[email protected] or [email protected].
Both colleges are welcoming applications for courses starting
in September 2016. You can search what’s on offer and apply
on their websites.
Open days
South & City College
Birmingham
Bournville College
Wednesday 8 June
10am – 2pm
Saturday 11 June
4pm – 7pm
Open days are held at all campuses.
Bordesley Green Campus
Fordrough Lane, Bordesley Green, B9 5NA
Bournville College
1 Longbridge Lane, Longbridge, B31 2AJ
Digbeth Campus
High Street Deritend, Digbeth, B5 5SU
Bournville College Construction Centre
3 Devon Way, Longbridge, B31 2TS
Fusion Centre
High Street Deritend, Digbeth, B5 6DY
Fusion 2
334-339 Bradford Street, Digbeth, B5 6ES
Golden Hillock Women’s Centre
103-105 Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath,
B10 0DP
Hall Green Campus
Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, B28 8ES
Handsworth Campus
Soho Road, Handsworth, B21 9DP
Enrolment
dates
South & City College
Birmingham
Bournville College
Monday to Thursday –
throughout the summer
22-25 August
Monday to Friday
10am – 7pm
9:30am – 4pm
Friday 26 August
Tuesday 30 August –
10am – 4pm
Thursday 1 September
Tuesday to Thursday –
From Monday 27 June
9:30am – 7pm
30 August – 1 September
Friday 2 September
10am – 7pm
9:30am – 4pm
Friday 2 September
Monday to Thursday –
10am – 4pm
5-8 September
Saturday 3 September
10am – 1pm
3pm – 7pm
Friday 9 September
3pm – 5pm
0800 111 6311
www.southandcity.com
0121 477 1300
www.bournville.ac.uk