Queen Alexandra Charity
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Queen Alexandra Charity is a registered charity supporting a college, enterprises, community & residential support for young adults with disabilities.
Before Christmas break, LEAP Sport students had an unforgettable day at Birmingham City Ground. They enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour with Paul H, learning about football club operations, history, logistics, and potential work placements. An inspiring experience they won’t forget!
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Before Christmas break, LEAP Sport students had an unforgettable day at Birmingham City Ground. They enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour with Paul H, learning about football club operations, history, logistics, and potential work placements. An inspiring experience they won’t forget!
After careful consideration, a decision has been made to close the College and our Community Services provision tomorrow.
This is a precautionary, based on the severe weather warning in place across the West Midlands region. We will remain open for our residential students and our IP clients.
This is a precautionary, based on the severe weather warning in place across the West Midlands region. We will remain open for our residential students and our IP clients.
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
After careful consideration, a decision has been made to close the College and our Community Services provision tomorrow.
This is a precautionary, based on the severe weather warning in place across the West Midlands region. We will remain open for our residential students and our IP clients.
This is a precautionary, based on the severe weather warning in place across the West Midlands region. We will remain open for our residential students and our IP clients.
Don’t miss this amazing experience! Our Independent Plus client Charlie S. will be featured in SEARCH FOR THE SECOND STAR: REIMAGINED, taking place on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Birmingham Rep Theatre. It is an immersive theatre show inspired by Peter Pan. Book your tickets:
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Don’t miss this amazing experience! Our Independent Plus client Charlie S. will be featured in SEARCH FOR THE SECOND STAR: REIMAGINED, taking place on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at the Birmingham Rep Theatre. It is an immersive theatre show inspired by Peter Pan. Book your tickets:
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Queen Alexandra College is back open as normal to students from tomorrow (Wednesday 7th Jan)
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Queen Alexandra College is back open as normal to students from tomorrow (Wednesday 7th Jan)
Happy New Year from everyone here at Queen Alexandra Charity!
We hope you have a wonderful 2026 🙂
We hope you have a wonderful 2026 🙂
January 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Happy New Year from everyone here at Queen Alexandra Charity!
We hope you have a wonderful 2026 🙂
We hope you have a wonderful 2026 🙂
Season's Greetings from Queen Alexandra Charity 🎅
We'd like to wish all of our students, clients and staff an enjoyable and safe Christmas break and a very Happy New Year!
We'd like to wish all of our students, clients and staff an enjoyable and safe Christmas break and a very Happy New Year!
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Season's Greetings from Queen Alexandra Charity 🎅
We'd like to wish all of our students, clients and staff an enjoyable and safe Christmas break and a very Happy New Year!
We'd like to wish all of our students, clients and staff an enjoyable and safe Christmas break and a very Happy New Year!
We’re wrapping up the term with something special – our 12 Days of Christmas video!
The video is also available on our YouTube channel attached here buff.ly/AbufdVe
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🌟
The video is also available on our YouTube channel attached here buff.ly/AbufdVe
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🌟
QAC's 12 Days Of Christmas
QAC's version of the Twelve days of Christmas.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re wrapping up the term with something special – our 12 Days of Christmas video!
The video is also available on our YouTube channel attached here buff.ly/AbufdVe
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🌟
The video is also available on our YouTube channel attached here buff.ly/AbufdVe
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season! 🌟
Our LEAP and Preparation for Life students have successfully run two amazing Christmas Fayres over the past few days!
A huge thank you to Wilkes for visiting QAC with a very special VIP; it truly made the day extra special. Our students (and staff!) had a fantastic time.
A huge thank you to Wilkes for visiting QAC with a very special VIP; it truly made the day extra special. Our students (and staff!) had a fantastic time.
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our LEAP and Preparation for Life students have successfully run two amazing Christmas Fayres over the past few days!
A huge thank you to Wilkes for visiting QAC with a very special VIP; it truly made the day extra special. Our students (and staff!) had a fantastic time.
A huge thank you to Wilkes for visiting QAC with a very special VIP; it truly made the day extra special. Our students (and staff!) had a fantastic time.
Our residential college students and IP clients have had a busy festive season, with trips to the German market, Christmas dinner celebrations, and other outings.
Read all about their activities using the attached link buff.ly/Tf0ylUp
Read all about their activities using the attached link buff.ly/Tf0ylUp
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Our residential college students and IP clients have had a busy festive season, with trips to the German market, Christmas dinner celebrations, and other outings.
Read all about their activities using the attached link buff.ly/Tf0ylUp
Read all about their activities using the attached link buff.ly/Tf0ylUp
Vocational Health and Social Care and LEAP Care students participated in a Dementia Friends session led by Terry from Home Instead.
The session provided students with an insight into dementia and how to support someone living with the condition.
The session provided students with an insight into dementia and how to support someone living with the condition.
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Vocational Health and Social Care and LEAP Care students participated in a Dementia Friends session led by Terry from Home Instead.
The session provided students with an insight into dementia and how to support someone living with the condition.
The session provided students with an insight into dementia and how to support someone living with the condition.
Step Up Blue students had a fantastic day at West Brom Market, proudly selling their handmade items at their own stall. They showed great teamwork, responsibility, and built confidence, communication, and money-handling skills. We’re extremely proud of them!
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Step Up Blue students had a fantastic day at West Brom Market, proudly selling their handmade items at their own stall. They showed great teamwork, responsibility, and built confidence, communication, and money-handling skills. We’re extremely proud of them!
To kick off the final week of term, our students were visited by Arty Fact, who showcased “A Christmas Wish” as this year's Christmas Panto.
The performance featured festive tales inspired by Hans Christian Andersen stories.
The students sang, laughed and joined in the fun throughout the morning!
The performance featured festive tales inspired by Hans Christian Andersen stories.
The students sang, laughed and joined in the fun throughout the morning!
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
To kick off the final week of term, our students were visited by Arty Fact, who showcased “A Christmas Wish” as this year's Christmas Panto.
The performance featured festive tales inspired by Hans Christian Andersen stories.
The students sang, laughed and joined in the fun throughout the morning!
The performance featured festive tales inspired by Hans Christian Andersen stories.
The students sang, laughed and joined in the fun throughout the morning!
Last week, QA College’s football team travelled to Wolverhampton College for their 3rd league fixture of the season.
They continue to develop as a team, and even as they were tested by the weather, they managed to win 2 of their games!
Well done to all the players for their hard work and effort!
They continue to develop as a team, and even as they were tested by the weather, they managed to win 2 of their games!
Well done to all the players for their hard work and effort!
December 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Last week, QA College’s football team travelled to Wolverhampton College for their 3rd league fixture of the season.
They continue to develop as a team, and even as they were tested by the weather, they managed to win 2 of their games!
Well done to all the players for their hard work and effort!
They continue to develop as a team, and even as they were tested by the weather, they managed to win 2 of their games!
Well done to all the players for their hard work and effort!
Huge thanks to Neil Riches, the Founder of My Club Europe PLC, who kindly donated bespoke jackets for our LEAP Sport students to wear during Practical and Work Placement Sessions.
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Huge thanks to Neil Riches, the Founder of My Club Europe PLC, who kindly donated bespoke jackets for our LEAP Sport students to wear during Practical and Work Placement Sessions.
Introducing our Student Council for 2026!
Congratulations to Samiat, Llewellyn, Jack, and Henry, elected by peers through a voting system during Parliament week in November. They represent QAC students, voicing concerns and suggestions to the College Management team.
Congratulations to Samiat, Llewellyn, Jack, and Henry, elected by peers through a voting system during Parliament week in November. They represent QAC students, voicing concerns and suggestions to the College Management team.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Introducing our Student Council for 2026!
Congratulations to Samiat, Llewellyn, Jack, and Henry, elected by peers through a voting system during Parliament week in November. They represent QAC students, voicing concerns and suggestions to the College Management team.
Congratulations to Samiat, Llewellyn, Jack, and Henry, elected by peers through a voting system during Parliament week in November. They represent QAC students, voicing concerns and suggestions to the College Management team.
Students from our college collaborated on the "Why College Matters, Why Specialist FE Matters" project to express what college means to them. Through impactful portraits, they highlighted our values and community.
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Students from our college collaborated on the "Why College Matters, Why Specialist FE Matters" project to express what college means to them. Through impactful portraits, they highlighted our values and community.
Our students took part in their second PSHE session with Trudie from The Essential Safeguarding Company, discussing "What is Sex?". The session offered a safe space for discussions on healthy relationships, boundaries, and respect. We were impressed by the students' mature and positive engagement.
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our students took part in their second PSHE session with Trudie from The Essential Safeguarding Company, discussing "What is Sex?". The session offered a safe space for discussions on healthy relationships, boundaries, and respect. We were impressed by the students' mature and positive engagement.
Ever wondered what Sight Village is all about?
Here’s a short film giving you the highlights from our most recent London event
Here’s a short film giving you the highlights from our most recent London event
Sight Village- LONDON 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ever wondered what Sight Village is all about?
Here’s a short film giving you the highlights from our most recent London event
Here’s a short film giving you the highlights from our most recent London event
Sight Village extended its London exhibition to take place over two days for the first time recently seeing a record number of visitors.
Find out more about the event using the attached link buff.ly/wIG4z9T
Find out more about the event using the attached link buff.ly/wIG4z9T
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sight Village extended its London exhibition to take place over two days for the first time recently seeing a record number of visitors.
Find out more about the event using the attached link buff.ly/wIG4z9T
Find out more about the event using the attached link buff.ly/wIG4z9T
Sight Village receives MP visit
We were absolutely delighted to receive a visit from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disability to our most recent Sight Village Event in London.
Hear what he had to say in the video using the attached link buff.ly/g7ZQaS5 .
We were absolutely delighted to receive a visit from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disability to our most recent Sight Village Event in London.
Hear what he had to say in the video using the attached link buff.ly/g7ZQaS5 .
Sight Village receives MP visit
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December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sight Village receives MP visit
We were absolutely delighted to receive a visit from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disability to our most recent Sight Village Event in London.
Hear what he had to say in the video using the attached link buff.ly/g7ZQaS5 .
We were absolutely delighted to receive a visit from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP, Minister for Social Security and Disability to our most recent Sight Village Event in London.
Hear what he had to say in the video using the attached link buff.ly/g7ZQaS5 .
To round off #ThePowerofSpecialistFE we are sharing two more student testimonials using assistive technology during their day-to-day.
Read them using the attached link buff.ly/eqNzKJO
Read them using the attached link buff.ly/eqNzKJO
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
To round off #ThePowerofSpecialistFE we are sharing two more student testimonials using assistive technology during their day-to-day.
Read them using the attached link buff.ly/eqNzKJO
Read them using the attached link buff.ly/eqNzKJO
Janay, a former Preparation for Life student at QAC, shares how the experience helped her grow. Over the past week, we've highlighted how #ThePowerofSpecialistFE has impacted our former students' lives. Catch up on their stories here: buff.ly/979JZPQ
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Janay, a former Preparation for Life student at QAC, shares how the experience helped her grow. Over the past week, we've highlighted how #ThePowerofSpecialistFE has impacted our former students' lives. Catch up on their stories here: buff.ly/979JZPQ
We’re delighted to reveal 2025 Christmas card. Congratulations Eve!
We are overjoyed that @Spencer Shaw Solicitors are the first ever sponsor of our QAC Christmas card. We are grateful for their continued support of the charity.
Read more about the sponsorship here buff.ly/CQiCmRp
We are overjoyed that @Spencer Shaw Solicitors are the first ever sponsor of our QAC Christmas card. We are grateful for their continued support of the charity.
Read more about the sponsorship here buff.ly/CQiCmRp
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’re delighted to reveal 2025 Christmas card. Congratulations Eve!
We are overjoyed that @Spencer Shaw Solicitors are the first ever sponsor of our QAC Christmas card. We are grateful for their continued support of the charity.
Read more about the sponsorship here buff.ly/CQiCmRp
We are overjoyed that @Spencer Shaw Solicitors are the first ever sponsor of our QAC Christmas card. We are grateful for their continued support of the charity.
Read more about the sponsorship here buff.ly/CQiCmRp
Last week, our Supported Interns were visited by staff from the Latham's Steel Doors.
The students were engaged and eager to ask a range of questions during the session, and were able to hear how former student Josh was getting on since leaving.
Thank you to the team for coming in to talk the group.
The students were engaged and eager to ask a range of questions during the session, and were able to hear how former student Josh was getting on since leaving.
Thank you to the team for coming in to talk the group.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last week, our Supported Interns were visited by staff from the Latham's Steel Doors.
The students were engaged and eager to ask a range of questions during the session, and were able to hear how former student Josh was getting on since leaving.
Thank you to the team for coming in to talk the group.
The students were engaged and eager to ask a range of questions during the session, and were able to hear how former student Josh was getting on since leaving.
Thank you to the team for coming in to talk the group.
Our former student Zachary shares how being a residential student at QAC prepared him for supported living after college. He learned to be more social, manage his time, and acquired new skills. This exemplifies #ThePowerofSpecialistFE, offering a well-rounded experience for life beyond college!
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our former student Zachary shares how being a residential student at QAC prepared him for supported living after college. He learned to be more social, manage his time, and acquired new skills. This exemplifies #ThePowerofSpecialistFE, offering a well-rounded experience for life beyond college!