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Fircroft College of Adult Education

Our courses include personal and social development, IT, English, maths, social justice, skills for work, health and education.
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Fircroft is one of only two adult residential colleges in England and is set in a former Cadbury family home surrounded by six acres of landscaped gardens in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Fircroft College of Adult Education runs short (3 days, 2 nights) and longer residential courses throughout the year, many of which are aimed at students with no or few prior formal qualifications, helping them to impr

ove their skills and confidence, achieve personal and career goals and reach their true potential. We also deliver successful full-time (residential and non-residential) Access to Higher Education diplomas in Humanities and Health for students who wish to go on to University with the next diplomas starting in September 2022. In the past few years we have had a 100% pass rate with all of the successful students being offered places at their chosen universities. We also have a Pre-Access course that can lead to the Access diplomas, starting in January 2022. Because we are now mostly funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, our courses are for people living in the West Midlands primarily in the areas of Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Dudley. People living in other areas of England may be eligible - contact our Admissions team on 0121 472 0116 or email [email protected] for more information. Our maths, English and IT courses are FREE to everyone and our other courses may also be FREE to you depending on your financial circumstances. The College also runs a number of professional qualifications for those in work who want to progress their career, or for those seeking work. Please take a look at our courses on our website www.fircroft.ac.uk and apply online or contact our Admissions team. We look forward to receiving your application!

01/09/2026

🌸 ANGER MANAGEMENT (WOMEN) – LEVEL 1

Anger is a natural emotion, but understanding what triggers it, what lies beneath it and how we respond can make a real difference. 💜

Join us at Fircroft College, Birmingham for our supportive 3-day residential Anger Management course for women.

Through discussion, reflection and practical learning, you’ll explore different types of anger, develop greater self-awareness and discover healthier, more assertive ways to express and manage difficult emotions.

📅 Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th September 2026
🏡 3 days & 2 nights at the college
📚 Level 1
💚 This course could be FREE – subject to eligibility
🍽️ Residential stay & meals included for eligible learners
💻 Digital learning included
🎓 Careers & Progression support available

✨ PLACES ARE AVAILABLE – APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👉 Find out more and apply directly here:
Anger Management (Women) – Fircroft College⁠

📞 0121 472 0116
📧 [email protected]

birmingham

29/08/2026

🌟 THE POWER & PSYCHOLOGY OF POSITIVITY – LEVEL 1

✨ Change your thinking. Discover your potential. Move forward.

Ready to bring more positivity into your life, understand yourself better and discover what helps us live a more fulfilling life?

Join us at Fircroft College for a supportive 3-day residential learning experience exploring ideas from positive psychology and how they can be applied to everyday life.

📅 Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th September 2026
🏡 3 days • 2 nights at the college

🌱 You’ll explore:

🧠 Positive psychology and what contributes to a fulfilling life
🎯 Motivation and what helps us move forward
💚 Self-compassion and being kinder to ourselves
🌱 Developing a growth mindset
🧘 Mindfulness techniques
✨ Positive habits and how small changes can make a difference

Whether you’re looking to move forward with greater positivity or you’re curious about psychology as a future area of study, this could be a great place to start.

📚 Entry requirement: Entry Level 3 Literacy or above
💻 Digital learning included
🎓 Careers & Progression support available

🏡 FREE COURSES & RESIDENTIAL STAYS*
If you live in a WMCA area and your annual income is under £36,126, your course could be FREE, including tuition, accommodation, meals and learning resources.
*Subject to eligibility criteria.

📣 Open Days every Tuesday —
come and visit, find out more and enrol.

🔥 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE —
APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👇 View our courses and apply:

www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/⁠

Birmingham

29/08/2026

ANGER MANAGEMENT (MEN) – LEVEL 1 🌱
Understand it. Manage it. Move forward.

Anger is a natural emotion, but understanding what triggers it and how we respond can make a real difference.

Join us at Fircroft College for a supportive 3-day residential learning experience designed to help you build greater self-awareness and explore healthier, more positive ways of managing and expressing anger.

📅 Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th September 2026
🏡 3 days • 2 nights at the college

During the course you’ll explore:

🧠 Understanding anger and your triggers
💬 Different ways we express anger
❤️ The emotions that can sit beneath anger
🤝 Skills for responding to other people’s anger
🌱 Building greater self-awareness
🎯 Practical coping approaches to help you move forward

📚 Entry requirement: Entry Level 3 Literacy or above.

Please note: This is an educational course and is not designed as personal therapy. We’ll contact you for an informal conversation before the course to discuss the content and assess your suitability and readiness to take part.

🏡 FREE COURSES & RESIDENTIAL STAYS*
If you live in a WMCA area and your annual income is under £36,126, your course could be FREE, including tuition, accommodation, meals and learning resources.
*Subject to eligibility criteria.

🎓 Careers & Progression support available
💻 Digital learning included
📣 Open Days every Tuesday — come and visit, find out more and enrol!

🔥 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE — APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👇 View our courses and apply:

www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/⁠

29/08/2026

📚 Thinking about getting back into study or taking your learning to the next level?

Build the skills and confidence you need to succeed with our Personal Study Management & Study Skills – Level 2 course at Fircroft College.

📅 Monday 7th Wednesday to 9th September 2026
🏡 3 days • 2 nights at the college

Perfect for anyone preparing to study at Level 2 or above, including those thinking about progressing towards university-level study.

✨ Develop valuable skills in:
📝 Note-taking
⏰ Time management
📚 Assignments & research
💬 Communication
🧠 Critical thinking & problem-solving
💻 Digital study skills
🎯 Organisation & confidence

You could progress to Access to Higher Education, Functional Skills, vocational courses or higher-level learning at Fircroft College.

🏡 FREE courses & residential stays*
If you live in a WMCA area and your annual income is under £36,126, your course could be FREE, including tuition, accommodation, meals and learning resources.

*Subject to eligibility criteria.

🎓 Careers & Progression support available throughout your learning.

📣 OPEN DAYS EVERY TUESDAY
Come and visit, find out more and enrol!

🔥 PLACES ARE LIMITED – APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👇 View our courses and apply:

www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/

28/08/2026

💚 Thinking about a career in Health & Social Care? This could be your first step.

💚 INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE – LEVEL 2

Join us at Fircroft College for our Introduction to Working in Health & Social Care – Level 2 course.

📅 Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th September 2026

Whether you’re considering a new career, interested in volunteering or simply want to develop new skills, this course is a great opportunity to build your confidence and take your first step towards a rewarding career supporting others.

💬 Develop communication & active listening skills
🛡️ Learn about safeguarding & professional practice
🤝 Explore how to support others
🧠 Build critical thinking & problem-solving skills
🏥 Discover different Health & Social Care services
💻 Develop digital skills as part of your learning

🎯 This course can support progression to Skills for Aspiring Support Workers, Access to Higher Education and other Health & Social Care courses at Fircroft College.

🏡 FREE COURSES & RESIDENTIAL STAYS*
🍽️ Meals included during your residential stay
🎓 Careers & Progression support available

*Subject to eligibility criteria.

✨ Build your confidence. Learn new skills. Explore new opportunities.

🔥 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE – APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👇 View our courses and apply:

www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/

28/08/2026

💚🌱 Looking back at our Cross Pollinator Celebration Day at Fircroft College! 🌱💜

Back in July 26, we had a wonderful afternoon celebrating the achievements of our Cross Pollinator learners and everything they accomplished throughout their journey at Fircroft.

It was lovely to welcome our green partner organisations and members of the wider community, and to see everyone come together to celebrate our learners. From sharing their projects and creative work to making new connections, there was such a positive atmosphere throughout the day. 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special, and an even bigger well done to our learners. 💚👏

Looking back at these photos is a lovely reminder of what Fircroft is all about learning, confidence, community and creating new opportunities.

We’re looking forward to continuing to grow our Green Learning Programme and supporting the green changemakers of the future. 🌍🌱

28/08/2026

🌿 HOW TO JUGGLE LIFE & WELLBEING – LEVEL 1

🌿 Life can get busy… when did you last make time for YOU?

Take some time away from the pressures of everyday life and join us at Fircroft College for our How to Juggle Life & Wellbeing – Level 1 course.

📅 Friday 4th – Sunday 6th September 2026

Over three days, discover practical ways to create more balance in your life, build resilience, prioritise self-care and develop positive habits to support your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

💚 Improve your wellbeing
⚖️ Find more balance in everyday life
🌱 Build resilience and confidence
🧠 Learn practical strategies for life’s challenges
🤝 Learn in a friendly and supportive environment

As an Adult Residential College, Fircroft gives you the opportunity to step away from your everyday routine, focus on yourself and enjoy a supportive learning experience.

🏡 FREE COURSES & RESIDENTIAL STAYS*
🍽️ Meals included during your residential stay
*Subject to eligibility criteria.

✨ Invest in you. You deserve it.

🔥 PLACES ARE AVAILABLE – APPLY & ENROL NOW!

👇 View our courses and apply:

www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/

27/08/2026

📚 September courses are filling up!

Looking for your next adult learning opportunity? Explore our short and long courses at Fircroft College this September. 💜💚

🏡 Residential stays available on many courses*
💚 FREE adult courses*
*Subject to eligibility criteria.

🚨 LIMITED SPACES — APPLY NOW

👇 View our courses & apply:
www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/⁠

27/08/2026

💜 Discover what’s possible at Fircroft College 💚 Swipe through ➡️

Thinking about returning to learning, developing new skills or simply looking for a fresh start?

At Fircroft College, we believe adult learning can open doors, build confidence and create new opportunities. 🌱

📚 Learn new skills
💪 Build your confidence
🤝 Meet new people
💜 Join a friendly and supportive learning community
🏡 Experience our unique residential learning environment

Swipe through ➡️ to discover more about Fircroft and see where your journey could take you.

👋 Come and visit us!
Our Open Days take place every Tuesday:
🕙 10am–12pm
🕐 1pm–2pm

📚 September–December 2026 enrolment is NOW OPEN

Apply Now and use link below:
https://www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/

💚 FREE adult courses & residential stays*
*Subject to eligibility criteria.

Your Fircroft journey could start here. 💜💚

LearnNewSkills BuildConfidence NewOpportunities

26/08/2026

💚 Your next chapter could start at Fircroft College…

Thinking about returning to education, building your confidence or simply doing something for YOU? ✨

At Fircroft College, adult learning is about more than gaining a qualification. It’s about new skills, new opportunities, new friendships and new beginnings. 🌱

Our September–December 2026 courses are now open for enrolment! 🎓

🌟 Learn new skills
💪 Build your confidence
🎓 Gain qualifications
💼 Take steps towards employment or further study
🤝 Meet new people and become part of our supportive Fircroft community

💚 Many courses are FREE for eligible adult learners
🏡 Residential accommodation and meals are available on selected courses
📍 Fircroft College, Selly Oak, Birmingham

Whether it’s been a few years or many years since you last studied, there’s a place for you at Fircroft.

🚨 ENROL NOW – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!

👇 Explore our September–December courses and apply today:
www.fircroft.ac.uk/fircroft-college-courses/⁠

📧 [email protected]
📞 0121 472 0116

💚 Learn. Grow. Connect. Your Fircroft journey could start today.

Address

1018 Bristol Road
Birmingham
B296LH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441214720116

Website

http://www.fircroft.ac.uk/

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