BMet brings students personal experiences to life during Learning Disability Week

BMet College is proudly supporting Mencap’s Learning Disability Week once again by showcasing positive stories from students with a variety of inclusion support needs. 

From today (Monday June 16th) until Sunday 22nd, the special awareness week theme “Do you see me?” will be brought to life across the college’s social media channels. The campaign highlights the importance of being seen, heard, and valued, enabling students and staff with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and neuro-divergent conditions to have a voice and share their personal stories.  

One of the highlights of the week is the launch of BMet’s very own version of the hit TV show The Assembly. The student-led video series puts learners in the spotlight as they pose real questions to staff across the college – bringing personality, curiosity and humour into the conversation, while promoting visibility and inclusion in a format that’s fun and relatable. 

Other featured moments include: 

• A behind-the-scenes look at BMet’s popular Karaoke Singing Club. 

• Students gaining valuable work experience in Sutton Coldfield College’s canteen. 

• An open conversation between Gordon, a former electrical installation student now working as a technician, and his tutor, Steve. 

Learning Disability Week is organised annually by the UK’s leading learning disability charity, Mencap – which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities. This is done by raising awareness of important issues, fighting stigma and discrimination and by raising funds for outreach and support programmes. 

Speaking of the campaign, Sam Coles, Equality and Diversity Manager at BMet said: 

“Learning Disability Week is such an important date in the diary for us, that enables us to raise awareness and celebrate people with inclusion support needs. 

“It is a pleasure for us to shine a light on our community of learners and staff who have such great potential to do well, with the right support.” 

The special occasion is a great opportunity for BMet to support a cause that is relevant to their communities of students, staff, and partners – many of whom have inclusion support needs themselves. 

It will be a chance for BMet to showcase student journeys, highlight successes and to educate people about Learning Disability Week.

Follow BMet on social media using #LDWeek and #LearningDisabilityWeek to see the stories and successes throughout the week.