Simon Griffiths

Simon joined Sandwell College in 2016 to work on a range of projects and innovations across curriculum areas including leading the College’s merger proposals for Cadbury Sixth Form College. Simon works with external stakeholders including the ESFA, WMCA, LEPs, Chambers, and Local Authorities to position the College so they are able to support their strategies and access grant funding to develop the infrastructure. Prior to joining the College, Simon graduated from Aberystwyth University with a BA (Hons) in Geography and entered the Civil Service working for the Department for Education for 19 years, most recently as the Regional Director for Post-16 Education in the West Midlands and bringing extensive policy and political knowledge to the College.