Image of Sandra and a QAC Student
Image of Sandra in the courtyard at QAC, holding QAC leaflets
This term, QAC welcomed Sandra Carbajales Suarez, a Spanish teacher from vocational school A Granxa (Pontevedra).
Her visit was part of the Erasmus+ programme, celebrating international cooperation and the power of education beyond borders.
Find out more about her visit here: buff.ly/HJoUh1b
Image of Jack showing the students what his Visual Impairment looks like
Image of Jack delivering his presentation to the students.
Image of Jack holding his Judo uniform
Image of Jack delivering his presentation facing the class.
On Tuesday, 21st April, QAC welcomed British Paralympic judoka and Visually Impaired European silver medallist, Jack Hodgson PLY, to share his journey of resilience and passion for inclusion with our students.
Thank you, Jack, for making such a positive impact.
Poster promoting “SporTea – May 22nd” at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham. The main image shows a large group of students and participants in a sports hall with climbing walls and sports equipment. Text highlights “A coffee morning with a twist” where sports and hospitality students lead inclusive sporting activities, serve tea, coffee and cakes at the QA Café, offer campus tours, and provide networking opportunities; contact details for joining are included alongside smaller photos of activities and refreshments.
Save the date! 🗓️
Join us on May 22nd for SporTea!
Enjoy a tour of our QAC campus, indulge in sweet treats served by our hospitality students, and get involved in fun, accessible sports activities led by our sports students.
Contact us by emailing fundraising@qac.ac.uk or call 0121 803 5487
Poster titled “Friends of QAC.” Across the top are six young adults standing side by side against colourful abstract shapes; one person uses a wheelchair. The Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham logo and a QR code appear on the right. Large text reads, “Support QAC with just £25/month and become a Friend!” Below, supporting text explains that donations help young adults with disabilities reach their full potential. Three circular icons highlight benefits: “Charity Pin Badge,” “Newsletters,” and “Exclusive Invitation.” At the bottom, contact details read: “Call 0121 803 5487 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.
Become a Friend of QAC!
By supporting Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham with just £25 a month, you’ll help empower young adults with disabilities to reach their full potential and enjoy some lovely perks along the way.
Get in touch to secure your spot: 0121 803 5487 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk
Group image of sports students stood in the stands with a cricket game in the background
Thank you to the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation for providing LEAP Sport with the opportunity to attend the Warwickshire Women v Hampshire Women fixture.
It was a valuable experience to explore the facilities, understand the rules of the game in more detail, and learn about the various roles.
Side profile of Oscar, with his PAT scarf
Image of Oscar sat in the library.
Meet Oscar! Oscar is a Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog who joins us every year for our Staff Training as part of our Mental Health First Aid service to support staff with their wellbeing.
He spent yesterday afternoon in the library, where our staff members got to spend time with him!
Image of two QAC students and a staff member. They are all smiling at the camera whilst sitting in a classroom.
Students will return to College for the Summer term on Wednesday, 15th April!
The term dates for the rest of this academic year are attached here buff.ly/ZkLqvap
A colourful illustrated poster promoting ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea’. The poster features drawings of cakes, pastries, teacups and a tiered cake stand around the edges. The text reads: ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea. Tuesday 21st April, 1:00–2:00pm. Our catering and hospitality students will be holding their own Afternoon Tea in their training café. Places are £15 each. To book, scan the QR code, call 0121 803 5487 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.’ A QR code and the Queen Alexandra College Birmingham logo appear at the bottom.
It is now only 1 week to go until National Tea Day on the 21st of April which means we are only a week away from holding our Afternoon Tea event held in our very own QA Cafe.
For further details, scan the QR code, call 0121 803 5487, or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.
Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham poster advertising a Charity Dinner on 12 June 2026 at 6:30 PM, with a 3‑course meal, entertainment, and ticket prices. Venue listed as The BCEC. Drinks reception sponsored by Wilkes.
Poster with the Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham logo, the words “Scan Me,” and a large QR code. Includes note that the drinks reception is sponsored by Wilkes.
Join us on Friday 12th June for a fantastic evening at Birmingham Conference & Events Centre!
All profits from the evening will support our newly launched appeal!
Join the fun and make a difference!
Book your place today by calling 0121 803 5487, or emailing fundraising@qac.ac.uk
Colourful Poster promoting the Next Steps Transition Event for Queen Alexandra College students, offering guidance on next steps. Wednesday 27th May, 10am–1pm, QAC Main Campus, B17 9TG, with a navy blue background, green, pink and orange elements and two images, one of a student, and one of an exhibition table
Save the date!
Our Next Steps Transition event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th May, 10am - 1pm, this event provides the opportunity to meet with prospective employers, training providers and services around future pathways for our QA College students.
More information to come soon.
A colourful illustrated poster promoting ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea’. The poster features drawings of cakes, pastries, teacups and a tiered cake stand around the edges. The text reads: ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea. Tuesday 21st April, 1:00–2:00pm. Our catering and hospitality students will be holding their own Afternoon Tea in their training café. Places are £15 each. To book, scan the QR code, call 0121 803 5487 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.’ A QR code and the Queen Alexandra College Birmingham logo appear at the bottom.
It is now only 2 weeks to go until National Tea Day on the 21st of April which means we are also 2 weeks away from holding our Afternoon Tea event held in our very own QA Cafe.
For further details, scan the QR code, call 0121 803 5487, or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.
A graphic with a yellow to white down gradient, text that reads "Happy Easter from Queen Alexandra Charity" with a row of easter eggs at the top and a geometric shape in the bottom corner in the QAC colours; red, orange, green and pink
Happy Easter from QAC!
A graphic with a light green background, navy blue and lime green border, in the middle is a set of 5 canes with their names and prices below each tip, QA Enterprises and Canes logo sit in the bottom corners
Whether you're looking to replace a worn tip or try something new, we have a variety of cane tips available to purchase, designed to suit different surfaces and personal preferences.
Including the metal tip, pencil tip, standard roller and jumbo roller and teardrop. Find out more buff.ly/VsFXPad
A colourful illustrated poster promoting ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea’. The poster features drawings of cakes, pastries, teacups and a tiered cake stand around the edges. The text reads: ‘Support QAC with Afternoon Tea. Tuesday 21st April, 1:00–2:00pm. Our catering and hospitality students will be holding their own Afternoon Tea in their training café. Places are £15 each. To book, scan the QR code, call 0121 803 5487 or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk.’ A QR code and the Queen Alexandra College Birmingham logo appear at the bottom.
April has now arrived, which means it's less than 3 weeks to go until National Tea Day on the 21st of April.
Tickets are selling fast for our Afternoon Tea event held in our very own QA Cafe.
So, why not grab your ticket now to celebrate with us.
Call 0121 803 5487, or email fundraising@qac.ac.uk
Image of three people smiling in a selfie, one female and 2 males.
Image of a red and blue badge, the red badge reads "I will stop putting so much pressure on myself" the blue badge reads "My wellbeing is most important"
Image of a student in a wheelchair talking to an exhibitor with staff supporting
Last week, a group of QA College students travelled to the Careers without Barriers Event to explore potential options for their time after QAC.
A huge thank you to IncludED Careers CIC, Vicky O’Connor, and a special thank you to Jerry from WMCA for going above and beyond to look after the students.
“News from the fundraising office, March 2026” is written on a white background with multiple pictures in circular frames, and the QAC charity logo is placed at the top right corner.
News from the Fundraising Office!
Our Fundraising newsletter (Spring edition) is here. Get up to date with all things QAC, from our Building Brighter Futures Campaign to all the amazing ways you can get involved!
Read our full newsletter here: buff.ly/CMvrLwj
Image of a student giving a staff member a card to say thank you
Image of a student help put books on the shelf with support of the librarian
One of our Preparation for Life groups, Indigo have had a busy couple of weeks getting involved in a range of activities across campus.
Read all about it using the attached link buff.ly/NdaiEPQ
Image of QAC Fundraising Team. From left to right: Ella, Pippa and Cathryn all smiling whilst holding a yellow plaque with 'Fundraising' written in black.
Meet our Fundraising Team! They raise funds to support our students and clients beyond basic education and care. Working with trusts, businesses, community groups and events, they've funded computers, equipment, assistive tech, covered walkways, and so much more. Want to support? buff.ly/XGR0ZMD
Image of a QAC supported internship student interviewing with two staff members
Image of a QAC supported internship student interviewing with two staff members
Image of Saj, LSA Manager, speaking to the students as a group to give them feedback on their interviews
On 27th March, QAC celebrated National Supported Internship Day at our Pinewood Campus with our SI students. They spent the morning in mock interviews with staff Demi and Saj, who volunteered and provided constructive feedback and tips to support the students' development.
Two images of QAC sports students, one on a treadmill the other using an accessible rowing machine
Two images of QAC students using gym equipment, one using the ski ropes and the other using the leg extension machine
A huge thank you to Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre for giving our LEAP Sport students the opportunity to apply the skills they have developed in our own gym in a real-life environment.
Our students have absolutely loved the experience. We truly appreciate your continued support.
A graphic titled “Hear From Former Students” shows three individuals posing together, with three short quotes beside them from Izzy, Jack and Adam about their positive experiences at the college. The Queen Alexandra College Birmingham logo appears in the corner.
Jack, Adam and Izzy all live in the same supported living house and also went through college as residential students. Click the attached link to read what they said about their time at college buff.ly/tk1YDHG
If you’d like to take the advice of Jack, Adam and Izzy email fundraising@qac.ac.uk
Sign Language Week is celebrated annually from 16th - 22nd March, and this year’s theme is “United in Sign.” It’s all about celebrating unity, pride, and collective action.
To celebrate, groups across the college took part in learning “Lean On Me” using Makaton signing.
Image of a QAC goalkeeper in a blue uniform with a goal post positioned in front of him.
QAC’s football team travelled to Birmingham Metropolitan College for their 5th league fixture of the season. With 1 win and 3 losses, the players showed great spirit and supported each other throughout.
Well done to all the players for their hard work and effort!
Image of QAC work experience employers sat in the Hospitality classroom.
Image of QAC work experience employers speaking with QAC Staff.
We were delighted to host our recent Employer Coffee Morning at QAC, bringing together valued partners to reflect on the impact of our work experience opportunities and how we can continue to grow together. A huge thank you to all the employers who joined us and continue to support our students
Image of staff from Wilkes Solicitors wearing their gardening gloves and with a tree blossoming behind them.
Image of Wilkes Solicitors staff weeding out the flower beds.
Image of two Wilkes Solicitors staff smiling at the camera whilst holding a wheelbarrow
Huge thanks to the excellent volunteers from Wilkes Solicitors for a 'Make a Difference Day' at our Umberslade Community Services site. If you would like to work with us and arrange your very own 'Make a Difference Day', get in touch at: fundraising@qac.ac.uk or call:0121 803 5487.
Image of a QAC student with a WBA Football player talking
Image of a female student in a wheelchair smiling next to a WBA player
Image of a male student holding a basketball talking to a football player in the sports hall
Image of Caitlin and WBA staff member in front of a group of students playing games
Last week, our PFL and Vocational students had an exciting visit from two 1st players from West Bromwich Albion.
Caitlin, WBA coach, stated, “Every week is different, the students are very keen to get involved, and the Sports students have been great at developing their skills as team leaders."
Exterior image of the flight simulator
Image of a student using the simulator with help from the Falcon 2 team
QA College has become the first SEND College to have our students fly the accessible full motion flight simulator.
The students had an incredible time taking the controls, experiencing the thrill of flight, and even attempting a crash landing.
Read about the session using here buff.ly/RkyDWgy
A promotional graphic titled “Why Support the Appeal?” showing a person standing in a gym beside a railing. Next to the photo is text explaining the importance of the Building Brighter Futures Appeal in providing centralised care and therapy for students, and highlighting how physiotherapy supports students’ ability to access education. A label below the image reads “Colin.”
Why support the appeal? Hear below from Colin.
"Working in the gym I see the importance physio brings to our students. Without access to our 'parallel' curriculum our students just wouldn't be able to undertake the courses and programmes we run.
Find out more about the appeal here buff.ly/EykQBBK
Last week, QAC celebrated World Down Syndrome Day. Our students participated in the Empowerment Project and joined the “Stand Out Socks” campaign. More than just raising awareness, this student-led enterprise gave learners hands-on experience in planning, budgeting, marketing and promotion.
Poster for Queen Alexandra College 2026 Open Evening. Text reads: “Wednesday 25th March, 4:30pm–7:00pm.” A person seated in a wheelchair is pictured in the centre. A caption says, “Find out more about the study programmes QAC has to offer.” A QR code at the bottom left reads “Book your place here.” The background features bold graphic shapes in blue, green, and orange.
Join us on March 25th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM for our highly anticipated OpenEvening!
Ticket bookings will close on Wednesday, 25th at 1 pm. To book your visit, please click the attached link: buff.ly/oaGFJUC
