Press Office

We welcome contact from the media and other organisations seeking to find out more about Bournville College. We can provide news and information to journalists via press releases and direct contact and can source expert comment on a range of topics.

For further information contact:

Jana Smidkova
Assistant Marketing Manager
Telephone: 0121 483 1182
Email: jana.smidkova@bournville.ac.uk
Office Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm (Mon – Fri)

In Jana’s absence, please contact:

Alma Aganovic
Marketing Manager
Telephone: 0121 483 1065
Email: alma.aganovic@bournville.ac.uk
Office Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm (Mon – Fri)

Key facts about Bournville College (can be quoted in publicity):

• Bournville College offers academic, vocational and higher education qualifications, delivered on a full time or part time basis
• Qualifications include A Levels, BTECs, NVQs, HNDs and Foundation Degrees
• Top 5 A Level subjects are English, Maths, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry
• Top 5 vocational subjects are Public Services, Plumbing, Construction, Hairdressing and Health and Social Care
• Bournville College has three campuses: Main site on Bristol Road South, Northfield; Hollymoor Centre – the specialist music centre on Manor Park Grove and Construction Training Centre on Bristol Road South, Longbridge
• Bournville College has been awarded a Training Quality Standard (TQS), a quality mark which recognises our expertise in delivering training and development which meets employers’ needs. In particular, the award acknowledges the College as one of the leading training providers in the country for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism
• At the last OFSTED Inspection the College was awarded a Grade 2 (Good). The inspectors specifically praised ‘outstanding education and social inclusion’
• In May 2009, the College received its Framework for Excellence grades where it was awarded 'outstanding grades' for 'Employer Views' and 'Training Quality Standard'
• The College’s Mission Statement is ‘to raise the level of skills and knowledge of people and organisations so that they can realise their potential and succeed’
• History of Bournville College
• Annual Report