Weekly Bulletin: 9 February 2026 - 13 February 2026
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
As you’re aware, our school was inspected by Ofsted on 2 December 2025 and 3 December 2025. The report has now been published and is available to read on our school website using the link below:
https://www.hodgehill.bham.sch.uk/ofsted
During the inspection, inspectors spent time in school observing lessons, speaking with pupils, staff and governors, and reviewing a range of information, including responses to the Ofsted Parent View survey. We would like to thank all parents and carers who took the time to share their views through this process.
We would like to thank our pupils for their positive conduct and our staff for their continued commitment and professionalism. We also value the ongoing support of our school community.
As always, we remain committed to building on our strengths and continuing to improve outcomes for all our pupils, and we are grateful for your continued support.
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A group of our Year 9 students has been selected for an artist-in-residence program with multi-disciplinary artist Maral Mamaghani, theatre company China Plate, and our neighbouring school for the deaf, Braidwood. The workshop aims to encourage communication between both groups of students to foster inclusion and to produce artwork that may be installed in Washwood Heath.
To help both groups of students better understand the Washwood Heath area, a visit to Ward End Park was arranged. Students explored the area through the lens of community and belonging. They completed written, drawing, and photography tasks in collaboration with Braidwood students. A highlight was seeing students from both groups communicate via sign language for the first time outside structured sessions, using the finger spelling techniques learned in the residency program.
The Year 9 students demonstrated our CARE values by considering others' needs and including them in conversations with friends. They were responsible and courteous members of the community and excellent examples of mature, respectful Hodge Hill College students.
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, we took 42 Year 11 Business and Sports pupils to Manchester United Football Club to participate in the Skills Lab experience. Pupils were able to engage in a self-guided tour of the museum, looking at the history of Manchester United.
After this, they engaged in a 45-minute workshop on the business side of Manchester United, focusing on branding, sponsorship, engagement, and communication. This was a brilliant presentation which also included practical elements and finished with a chance to take photos and try on match-worn shirts, boots and gloves (even Cristiano Ronaldo’s).
Following the workshop, the pupils received a tour of the stadium, going from the stands to the changing rooms, to the tunnel and dugout, before finishing in the press conference room.
Overall, this was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to see a world-class establishment in different scenarios and industries, which could potentially be a driving point for a potential career pathway.
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice:
A weekly bulletin for parents/carers of Hodge Hill College is published every Friday with a curation of education news, important dates and advice: