Digbeth-Birmingham 

Beauty, Nails & Fitness / Sports Alternative Provision Academy

Venue:
Evolve Centre
99 Glover Street
Digbeth, Birmingham
B9 4EN

The Birmingham Digbeth site operates as a specialist vocational Alternative Provision academy, delivering Beauty, Nails and Fitness/Sports pathways, including Football, for learners with clear vocational interests in practical, industry-focused sectors.

Provision Delivered:

• Beauty Therapy pathways
   
• Nail Technology and Nail Art
   
• Fitness and Sports pathways (including Football)
   
• Vocational tasters and accredited units
   
• Employability, teamwork and client-care skills
   

Delivery Approach:

• Small-group, practical-led learning
   
• Salon-style and sports-focused training environments
   
• Strong emphasis on professionalism, hygiene, health and safety, and industry standards
   
• Embedded functional skills (Maths, English and digital skills)
   
• Personal, social and employability development aligned to progression routes

Walsall – Willenhall Site
Beauty & Nail Academy

Venue:
West Midlands House
Gypsy Lane
Willenhall
WV13 2HA

The Willenhall site currently operates as a Beauty & Nail Academy, expanding capacity across the Walsall area and providing a consistent vocational offer aligned to the Birmingham provision.

From April 2026, delivery at this site will relocate to the Birmingham – Digbeth site, consolidating provision into a larger, specialist vocational academy with enhanced facilities and broader progression pathways. This transition will be managed to ensure continuity of learning, staff consistency, and minimal disruption for learners.

Provision Delivered (until relocation):

• Beauty Therapy pathways
   
• Nails, facials and skincare
   
• Accredited and non-accredited vocational units
   
• Personal and employability skills
   

Key Features:

• Dedicated beauty training room
   
• Industry-standard equipment
   
• Small-group delivery with high staff-to-learner ratios
   
• Clear progression into further training, apprenticeships or employment