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
   
• 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

Our Creative Media & Arts course in Birmingham is a practical, industry-facing programme designed for young people who want to explore music, media, and live events in a real-world context.

Learners will develop hands-on skills across DJing, music curation, audio production, content creation, and event delivery, supported by experienced creative practitioners. The course is enriched by guest speakers and mentors from the BBC, offering direct insight into broadcasting, media careers, and professional standards.

A key feature of the programme is live application. Learners will plan, promote, and deliver events at a professional venue located directly across the road, giving them meaningful experience of:

• Performing and DJ sets
   
• Event set-up and technical sound
   
• Audience engagement and promotion
   
• Working to briefs, schedules, and industry expectations
   

The course supports progression into creative apprenticeships, further training, freelance pathways, or employment within music, media, and events, while also building transferable skills in teamwork, communication, confidence, and professionalism.

This is a high-engagement, confidence-building programme ideal for learners who thrive in creative, practical environments and benefit from authentic industry exposure.

• Shorter travel time from:
   
  • Shirley
     
  • Hall Green
     
  • Solihull town
     
  • Knowle / Dorridge