03/06/2026
Pride Month is a vibrant and inclusive celebration that honours the LGBTQ+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality. This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of acceptance, diversity, and love. It brings together individuals, organisations, and communities to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the progress made towards a more inclusive society.
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27/05/2026
Are you working in care but don’t yet have a recognised qualification?
With Sutton Coldfield Training, you can gain an accredited Adult Care qualification at no cost to you through our fully funded apprenticeships.
🎓 Courses available:
Level 2 – Adult Care Worker
Perfect for:
Care Assistants
Support Workers
Healthcare Assistants
Level 3 – Lead Adult Care
Ideal if you are:
Senior Carer
Team Leader
Key Worker
Level 5 – Leader in Adult Care
Designed for:
Registered Managers
Deputy Managers
Care Coordinators
✅ Why get qualified?
Build confidence in your role
Progress into senior or management positions
Gain formal recognition for your experience
Deliver higher-quality care and better outcomes
Improve your long-term career prospects
How it works:
✔ You stay in your job while learning
✔ Fully funded – you pay nothing
✔ Your employer contributes just 5%
✔ Full support throughout your apprenticeship
👉 Interested? Enquire today and we’ll help you speak to your employer and get started.
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21/05/2026
This Dementia Action Week, 18 - 24 May 2026, we will continue to raise awareness of dementia, the UK's biggest killer, by sharing the stories behind the Forget Me Not.
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19/05/2026
Another incredible milestone for SCT - Sutton Coldfield Training!
Since becoming a Direct Provider in 2023, independently delivering apprenticeships and adult learning across England, we’ve truly come into our own. This transition has empowered us to make the right decisions for our learners and employers — shaping provision that genuinely meets their needs.
This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support from our learners and employer partners throughout the inspection. The lead inspector highlighted that the stakeholder survey responses were among the strongest he has seen — both in quality and volume. The feedback was overwhelming, and we are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you.
To our entire SCT team — this is your success. Every individual has played a part in building a trusted, high-quality provider that has supported thousands of learners and employers over the past three years.
We are proud of what we’ve achieved together — and even more excited about the lives we will continue to change.
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19/05/2026
We’re proud to share a major milestone for Sutton Coldfield Training 🎉
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are delighted to announce that we have achieved ‘expected standards’ across the board.
While the phrase “expected standard” may sound modest, in Further Education it represents a significant and rigorous benchmark. It reflects the consistent delivery of high-quality education, strong learner progress and outcomes, and effective leadership and governance. As Ofsted outlines, this means meeting the full range of professional and statutory expectations — something that requires sustained commitment, teamwork, and focus, and which we are incredibly proud to have achieved.
The report recognises many of the things we value most. Inspectors highlighted that “staff are caring and attentive to the needs of learners” and that learners receive the support they need to overcome barriers and succeed.
For our apprentices, inspectors recognised that they “gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers” and often progress to “positive destinations” with increased responsibility in the workplace.
Since becoming a Direct Provider in 2023, independently delivering apprenticeships and adult learning across England, we’ve truly come into our own. This transition has enabled us to shape provision with purpose — working closely with employers to deliver curricula that align with workforce needs and support learners to thrive.
This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support from our learners and employer partners throughout the inspection. The report recognises that learners and apprentices are “well cared for” and benefit from “support [that] is well informed and effective,” something we are immensely proud of and grateful to all who contribute to.
To our entire SCT team — this is your success. Your commitment, professionalism, and care have created a culture where both learners and staff feel supported.
We are proud of what we’ve achieved together — and even more excited about the impact we will continue to make for learners, employers, and our communities.
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18/05/2026
Exciting News from SCT!
We are delighted to announce that SCT has officially reopened enrolments for our Housing Apprenticeships – designed to support organisations across the sector in developing skilled, compliant, and future-ready teams.
Why now?
The housing sector is undergoing a major shift. Following recent government reforms, professional qualifications are becoming mandatory for housing managers, with requirements for Level 4–5 qualifications being introduced to raise standards and protect residents. [gov.uk]
Additionally, sector guidance highlights that organisations will need to ensure staff are qualified or actively working towards recognised housing qualifications, with significant expectations placed on employers to upskill their workforce within set timeframes.
👉 This means now is the time to act to remain compliant and competitive.
Our Programme Offer
🟢 Level 3 Housing & Property Management (ST0234)
Ideal for operational staff and aspiring housing professionals.
• Developed for frontline roles managing tenancies and communities
• Covers housing law, tenancy management, customer service and property standards
• Prepares staff for roles such as:
o Housing Officer
o Lettings/Allocations Officer
o Neighbourhood Officer (for example Anti-social behaviour, resident involvement, Tenancy sustainment, Homelessness, Repairs, Sheltered housing)
o Supported Housing Officer
o Generic or specialist housing officer
• Builds a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for day-to-day housing operations
🔵 Level 4 Senior Housing & Property Management (ST0236)
Designed for managers and future leaders.
• Focused on leading teams, managing services and delivering organisational outcomes
• Includes:
o Strategic service delivery
o Financial and resource management
o Advanced understanding of housing legislation and regulation
• Supports progression into roles such as:
o Housing Manager
o Property Manager
o Supported Housing Manager
Why choose SCT?
✅ Sector-specialist delivery - 100% Achievement of learners at End Point Assessment
✅ Flexible, employer-led training
✅ Fully aligned to industry standards and legislation
✅ Supports workforce compliance and professionalisation
✅ Funded through the Apprenticeship Levy (where applicable)
The Business Benefit
Investing in housing apprenticeships now will help your organisation:
• Stay ahead of upcoming legislative requirements
• Improve service quality and tenant satisfaction
• Strengthen compliance and reduce organisational risk
• Develop and retain talented staff
• Build a pipeline of future housing leaders
📅 Enrolment Now Open
Places are limited, and demand is expected to increase as organisations respond to upcoming qualification requirements.
👉 Contact us today to secure your cohort or discuss your workforce development needs. 0121 240 3989 or email our team on [email protected]
12/05/2026
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11/05/2026
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re proud to stand together in support of good mental health. We believe that even the smallest actions can make a meaningful difference — helping people feel more hopeful, connected, and supported. And when we come together as a community, our impact becomes even greater.
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