Research

Lenehan.M (2017) Residential Adult Education: Transforming the lives of educationally, socially and economically disadvantaged adults. Fircroft College
Clancy and Holford (2017) Life-changing things happen. University of Nottingham
Adriaanse, Barnes and Hughes (2016) Adult education, too important to be left to chance. University of Warwick
Adriaanse and Hughes (2017) Adult Education: Important for Health and Well-being. University of Warwick
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Fircroft College introduces its new Equality and Diversity short course

A short Level 1 residential course that explores equality and diversity and how it affects everyone in today's society
Confidence by Kara Price

Kara Price wrote this heartfelt piece at the end of her Developing Confidence course.
12 Week Functional Skills

Want to brush up on your core English, Maths and IT skills? In doing so, you are increasing your employability as well as enhancing your personal knowledge.
Fircroft College Heritage Open Day

This free event is part of the Bournville Heritage Open day 2019.

An Outstanding Year: Fircroft College Annual Report 2017-2018

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Aim High with the Access to Higher Education Diploma Social Sciences and Humanities

The Access to Higher Education Diploma at Fircroft College in Birmingham is a fast track nine-month programme to get you into University.
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Personal and Social Development

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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

Fircroft College is piloting a free adult residential programme for survivors of trauma and modern slavery
Open Days 2019/2020

Whether you're interested in our programme of short courses, or our Access to Higher Education Diploma, coming to an Open Day is a great way to get a feel for what it’s like to study at Fircroft College.
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Learning Garden Appeal

Fircroft College is a registered charity. We fundraise and apply for grants in support of our work and mission. On the suggestion of students, this year we are excited to launch our 'Learning Garden Appeal' Read more

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