My experience of Joseph Chamberlain College, is not as a student but as a visitor to the College…read moreduring the planning & preparations on a project called Talent UK 2012 organised by aspire 4 U. For the past month or so I've been going to the college on Wednesday's supporting a fashion design workshop. The college is actually pretty big and looks like it has a diverse number of courses. It also has a fabulous gym, for those who love exercising a lot. See that's not for me!! I'm more interested in the vending machines, where I can find my daily supply of chocolate. The fashion lab the Talent 2012 participants have been working in at the college is really nice and it has so much equipment facilities. Also, if you are wanting to study fashion at the college, then ask for a lecturer/teacher called Sally; she's amazing.

Quite a big college based near the Digbeth area of Birmingham…read more The establishment is well known for it's Centre of Performing Arts and the digital media studios, but outside these disciplines, they also have a lot of other courses that you can choose from. It's a little intimidating when your walking in and there are quite a few young youths hanging outside the main entrance in a mini gang, it puts you off a bit (but I can't imagine that they have much trouble as there is a police station 50 yards away). There is a nice helpful reception area, and just a few minutes walk from the city center. It has very good transport links, is currently enrolling and having friends who have studied a few short courses here comes recommended.

I went to south Birmingham College to drop off a few flyers for an event I'm currently working on…read more It's just before you reach Custard Factory on Floodgate street, just off Digbeth High Street. When you go in you are greeted by a large reception desk which you immediately turn to first. You can't get into the college without signing in at reception and there is security standing near the door. I thought this was really good because it means no one who isn't meant to be there can just wonder in. I was treated with respect and courtesy by the reception lady (unfortunately I've forgot her name) but she was really helpful. At least this time I actually had one of the students I know say they saw some of the flyers I'd left handed out to the students as sometimes this doesn't always happen.

As a former supply teacher, good schools tend to stick in my head. The world of supply teaching is…read moreharsh, as you can probably imagine, and they are few and far between. I can say, hands down, that Hall Green School is the nicest I have ever worked in. Pupils are polite and respectful (well, they were when I was there) and there seemed to be a mix of able bodied and disabled pupils who all got along fine and looked out for eachother. It was like being in another world and I would have loved to have gotten a long term placement there, even though it took me forever to get there each day from the Jewellery Quarter.

A poor teaching facility, rude staff, courses not adjusted to the learner; noisy; hardly any…read morecomputer facilities to use or a library and teachers don't know how to deal with complaints and issues flaring up in classes from my experience while I studied here.

I 100% recommend Ripon from RSM Driving School. I learned to drive for the first time at the age of…read more35 and passed my test on the first attempt, entirely thanks to Ripon's teaching. He is incredibly patient, non-judgemental, and structured in his approach. He made sure even the smallest mistakes were addressed and always prioritised safe driving above everything else. I was extremely nervous at the beginning, but Ripon's calm and supportive teaching helped me gain confidence and pass successfully.

Lisa is an amazing instructor, friendly, patient, and incredibly encouraging. She made every lesson…read morecomfortable and gave me the confidence to pass my test first time. I couldn't recommend her more!