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Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

This qualification is suitable for those who wish to understand the role of an Assessor, equipping them with the knowledge required to support the vocational workplace as an assessor within their place of employment, industry or educational organisations.
Level 3 Award in Blended and Online Learning Delivery

This course is designed to help those who work or want to work as teachers/trainers to further develop their understanding of Blended Learning which is the combination of online and face to face teaching.
Our Free Thinking students continue to defy the odds

In light of Refugee Week this week (15th to 21st June) we wanted to draw a very special spotlight to our students who attended our Free Thinking course.
A College of Sanctuary

110 Stories: Una's Story

'Fircroft is like a little bit of magic' from personal tragedy to recovery to Fircorft, Una shares her remarkable story.
110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

Brandy, tea and trumpets and a right old knees up. 1987 was very different to the Open Days of 2019
110 Stories: Julia Swift

'Some people find religion... I found Fircroft College'.
September Reflections from Fircroft College

What a September we've had! From Garden Parties to Alumni events to Canadian Senators. It's been a busy month here at Fircroft.
110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

Our 110 Stories continues with Leslie Stephens
7 study tips to help you settle into your new study programme

How can you make sure that you're making the most from your chosen study programme at Fircroft?
What are the benefits of short courses?

Short courses at Fircroft College are exactly that. Short. We have 200 short courses, many of which are three days residential means that you can study in an environment that is supportive and immersive. But what are the benefits of doing a short course?
Being Better Citizens

Fircroft features in a Ministry of Reconstruction report published in 1919. That says that the aim of the college was “to make better citizens”. So 100 years later we’ve been exploring how Fircroft makes better citizens now.
Your questions answered!

Ever wanted to study with us, but you're unsure as to what you need to do next? Find out more
Confidence: A student poem

A student wrote this heartfelt piece at the end of her Developing Confidence course.

Job Vacancies and Advice

There has never been a better time to join Fircroft College.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences and Humanities) September 2020

This is a nine-month programme that can help you to get into University. This course starts on the 23rd of September 2020
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Personal and Social Development

Improve your self-awareness, confidence and personal well-being.
Who we are

Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set in six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Staying with us as a residential student means you can ‘get away from it all’ and focus on learning and achieving, away from everyday home and work pressures.
Free Thinking

Take a look at what our students say about the Free Thinking programme funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Sciences and Humanities) Virtual Open Days 2020

Please take a look our up and coming Open Days.
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