On Monday 12th January 2026, we will be pleased to welcome back onsite all learners and apprentices. All our campuses will be fully open and operating as normal.

For safety reasons, the College’s physical campuses will be closed today, and we will be moving to remote learning. Learners should log in to the College’s digital learning platform from 10:30 am for their timetabled sessions. Scheduled examinations will also be postponed.

Please note, we are closely monitoring the forecasted adverse weather conditions. At present, our campuses remain open. Should the situation change, updated information will be shared on our website and social media channels.

It’s not long until our Open Day! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday 11th October, 10am – 1pm at our Town Centre Campus. Find out what courses we offer and how we can support you to achieve your career aspirations! There’s still time to book your place: ow.ly/OJXb50WP4Br

Today is World Tourism Day! At BSDC, you can study Travel and Tourism, like Keite Vysniauskaite, who has successfully started her Cabin Crew career with British Airways after completing a Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification at BSDC!

Happy #NationalFitnessDay! Love sport? Turn your passion into a profession. From fitness instructor to physio, our courses can help to get you there. Start your journey here: ow.ly/BUS050TiJxe

We welcomed Joy Borrington & Vikki Burns from @UHDBTrust for a fantastic clinical skills session with our Level 3 Health and Social Care learners! Students practiced catheter insertion, vitals observations and assisted feeding. 💉🩺

To celebrate #HeritageOpenDays, staff & students got hands-on at Sinai Park House, a Grade II* listed building. Visitors tried traditional pointing, while our Construction students continued their work on restoring an 18th-century coach house with plumbing and electrical tasks!

We were thrilled to welcome back former Public Services students Bradley Allman & Ben Wileman. Bradley joined West Midlands Ambulance and is now with the Hazardous Area Response Team and Ben is with the British Army’s Royal Signals. Thank you for inspiring our new learners!

We’re excited to share that the College’s Mulberry Restaurant and Bistro has been awarded the prestigious AA College Rosette Highly Commended! A huge recognition of our students’ and staff’s skill, passion and dedication in delivering outstanding food and service daily.

Our Foundation Learning students had a fantastic trip to The National Forest for their sustainability project! Big thanks to Adam Garratt & Viking Travel for supporting our green initiatives and making it happen. 🚍

We are proud to announce that our Nursery has once again retained its 5-star rating from Environmental Health. This recognition reflects the professionalism and dedication of our staff and learners, and our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of excellence.

Today is World Patient Safety Day! Want to make a real difference in care? We offer a distance learning course about the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care. Apply now to boost your CV & skills: ow.ly/WlTa50TiHrl

🔵Come along to our Open Day on Saturday 11th October, 10am – 1pm🔵 Come and see all we have to offer and our state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance your learning experience. Find out what it's like to study at BSDC! Book your place now: ow.ly/Fg8V50WP524

It was great to welcome @Autoclenz this week, who delivered valet demonstrations to our Motor Vehicle students! The team at Autoclenz shared expert tips and gave our learners a real taste of what it takes to deliver high-quality valeting.

Our Level 1 Caring for Children students got creative during their induction! Using upcycled and everyday materials, they built fun nursery activities. This hands-on project helped them think resourcefully, reduce waste, and design sustainable toys for an early years setting.

🌱Sustainability Meets Creativity! 🎭 Our Performing Arts students kicked off the year creating sculptures using recycled materials. This creative challenge reflects our ongoing mission to become carbon neutral and embed sustainability into everything we do.

BSDC has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award! This incredible recognition celebrates our commitment to bringing the world into the classroom and delivering outstanding international education. Read more: ow.ly/vV4x50WThL6

We welcomed @Get_Further today! They are launching a trial with @EducEndowFoundn and @UniofWarwick to boost support for our selected GCSE resit students. They’ll help build confidence and skills in addition to students GCSE lessons in college and half-term revision sessions!

Today is International Literacy Day! Take the first step to boost your reading and writing skills with our part-time and evening Functional Skills courses. Apply now: ow.ly/notG50WOXJ2