Welcome to Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
We’re an independent specialist college for learners aged between 16 and 25 with special educational needs and/or autism.
At Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (HBVC) you will gain experience and new skills to help you become more independent and to prepare you for employment. You will learn through realistic, practical, hands-on activities that will increase your confidence and equip you for the future you want.
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Celebrating Success: IB's Incredible Growth at Thinktank
During her work placement at Thinktank, IB has demonstrated remarkable growth, confidence, and perseverance. From the very beginning, she approached each week with determination and a strong desire to succeed.
One of the most impressive parts of her journey has been the way she continually challenged herself. Each week, IB stepped further outside her comfort zone by independently taking her place at the object‑handling desk — a role that required her to share artefacts and information with visitors. Although interacting with members of the public felt daunting at first, she approached the challenge with courage and commitment.
As the weeks progressed, her confidence flourished. By the end of her placement, IB was not only comfortable speaking with visitors but was also confidently engaging with large groups of school children. She even demonstrated how to use an old‑fashioned telephone — a task she carried out with enthusiasm and ease.
IB’s journey at Thinktank is a wonderful example of what can be achieved through resilience, initiative, and consistent effort. We are incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished.
Well done, IB — your success is truly inspiring!
Star of the Week!
🌟 Employability Star of the Week: AM 🌟
This week we are thrilled to recognise AM as our Employability Star of the Week!
AM has been doing an exceptional job during his work experience placement at FareShare, where he has been thriving in his role as a Warehouse Assistant. He speaks confidently about the responsibilities of his position and shows a clear understanding of what is expected of him — and he meets those expectations every single day.
Throughout his placement, AM has remained focused, independent, and consistently proactive. His strong sense of teamwork shines through as he supports his colleagues whenever help is needed, showing maturity and reliability in a busy working environment.
AM is an absolute pleasure to accompany on placement and continues to represent HBVC with pride and professionalism.
Well done, AM! 🌟
🏆 College Boccia Team Triumphs in Regional Play-Off!
We are incredibly proud to announce that our college Boccia team has WON the Regional Boccia Play-Off—achieving a phenomenal 16–0 victory against last year’s regional and national champions, B-Met.
This outstanding result secures their place at the National Championships, where they will proudly represent both our college and the West Midlands this April in Nottingham.
Our coaching team could not be prouder of the players’ determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. They have been an absolute credit to the college from start to finish.
Well done to our amazing Boccia champions! 🎉
Star of the Week!
🌟 Employability Star of the Week: AH 🌟
This week we are delighted to celebrate AH as our Employability Star of the Week!
AH had an outstanding week at Café on the Green, demonstrating maturity, initiative, and a brilliant work ethic. From the moment he arrived, he got straight to work, confidently identifying tasks without needing to be prompted. His focus and commitment shone through in everything he did, consistently producing work to a high standard.
A highlight of the week was AH taking on the challenge of following a recipe independently to bake a cake—an opportunity he embraced with enthusiasm. The result? A fantastic success!
Well done, AH!
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