Sandwell 14-19 Learning

Sandwell West

Heathfield Foundation Technology College

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Heathfield Foundation Technology College

Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

Tel : 01384 566598

Fax : 01384 638471

E-Mail : headteacher@heathfield.sandwell.sch.uk

Web : www.laws.sandwell.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/education-and-learning/schools/secondary/heathfield-foundation-technology-college/

Contacts

Mr J B Parker Principal

Introduction

A specialist technology college, Heathfield has superb modern facilities.

There's a huge range of courses, from traditional "A" levels through to the CACHE Nursery Qualification, and if the course you want isn't on offer right now, they'll consider running it for you.

There are lots of other opportunities available to sixth formers, from becoming a Form Buddy to achieving Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.

Facilities

New Catering, Hair and Beauty rooms
Dedicated ICT rooms with broadband Internet access and individual e-mail accounts
Purpose-built sixth form common room with dedicated ICT facilities, study area and kitchen
Video conferencing facilities
CAD/CAM equipment
10 newly built science laboratories
Sports hall, gym and sports field including astro turf
Outdoor pursuits activities at our mountain centre in Wales
Four new rooms with state-of-the-art equipment for food technology and textiles

Opportunities

First stage Young Enterprise
CLAIT (Computer Literacy and IT)
GCSE Vocational Spanish
Sign language
First Aid
CSLA (Community Sports Leaders Award)
Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh and the Fitness Instructors Course
Voluntary work with younger pupils

Support

Dedicated sixth form tutor to guide and support students
Connexions Personal Advisers, the Head of Sixth Form and a tutor to help with university applications
Help and advice with money matters like Education Maintenance Allowance and transport contributions
Wide range of information sessions, talks and visits