CREATE YOUR FUTURE CONTENTS WELCOME Information Courses AND CREATE YOUR FUTURE I am delighted that you are we are proud to be described We want to support you Welcome 1 Apprenticeships 30 considering the College for as an ‘inclusive college’. to ‘Create Your Future’ by Why Study at WFC? 2 Art & Design 32 your future study or training We put the learner first, are reaching your career goals In the News 4 Automotive Engineering 36 needs and want to find out entrepreneurial in approach and making sure no-one is more about our courses and left behind. Ofsted 6 Business 42 and innovative in our services we offer. Student Success 8 Catering & Hospitality 46 thinking. As a college, we are I look forward to meeting From the moment you walk ambitious and aspirational you and welcoming you to Student Experience 10 Computing & IT 50 into our spectacular building and are responsive to the College. Facilities 12 Construction 54 you can see that this is a the needs of students, Student Support 18 Electrical Installation 62 College built for success. staff, businesses and the Employability & Enterprise 20 Engineering 66 We recognise that your next community. Our Partners 22 ESOL 70 step could shape the rest Whatever your interest, do Qualifications & Progression 24 Fashion 72 of your life and it is our job browse through our new to make sure you have the Which Level Should you Study? 26 Hair, Beauty & Barbering 76 prospectus but don’t forget right skills, qualifications What is a Study Programme? 27 Health & Social Care 84 to visit us and experience and guidance to get there. this for yourself by Progression Map 28 and Early Years Interactive Media 90 Waltham Forest College attending one of our Open School Liaisons 114 is one of London’s most Events which will provide Prince's Trust Team Programme 94 College Events / Open Events 115 successful colleges and our you with an opportunity to Dr Joy Kettyle Public Services 96 How to Apply 116 vision is to help you achieve take a good look around the Principal and Chief Executive How to Find us 117 Sport 100 the best possible future. College, meet tutors and The Community Pool 118 Supported Learning 108 In February 2018 Ofsted hear from students why Travel & Tourism 110 judged the College to be they have chosen to study ‘Good’ in all that we do and here at the College. 2 WHY STUDY AT WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE? One of the largest ranges Working with businesses Work experience and of Study Programmes and and universities to make industry placements as part Apprenticeships. sure we are teaching you of your Study Programme. Our Mission Our Vision relevant skills. To deliver responsive, outstanding To be the College of first choice for teaching, learning and support to meet vocational excellence. the needs of individuals and employers and inspire our students to develop the 100s of progression routes Over £25 million invested Lots of trips and residential high quality skills and knowledge they Our Values on to your next course or in classrooms and facilities activities to enrich your need to be successful in their future lives. Apprenticeship. over the last 5 years. experience. EXCELLENCE RESPECT We strive for excellence in teaching, The abilities, beliefs and learning and support and all other cultures of all members aspects of our work of our community are valued, respected and celebrated SUCCESS Hair, beauty and barbering Sporting activities to Access to the full Office People are encouraged to believe in themselves and fulfil treatments and haircuts develop your skills and 365 suite, including OPENNESS their potential both educationally from our Elite Salons at competitive edge. downloadable apps. We are open, honest and and professionally fair in what we say and do discounted rates. and accountable for our actions and inactions TEAMWORK FAIRNESS We recognise and value the Everyone has an equal contribution of individuals and opportunity to achieve teams in achieving the College’s regardless of their starting point mission, vision and goals High-quality support from our Cafés which serve a Costa Coffee available on Services for StudentsTeam. selection of hot and cold campus for refreshments. food daily. 2 Young entrepreneurs named as finalists in IN THE NEWS... Big Idea Challenge Creative students with their sights set on entrepreneurial careers developed apps which have reached the final of the Big Idea Challenge £4m STEM Centre officially opened by 2018. Emanuela Raducan, Larisa Zamfir and Alexanter Koula from Deputy Mayor of London Waltham Forest College developed a food app, which allows users to access meal plans based on the ingredients in their fridge. Waltham Forest College’s new STEM Centre celebrated its official opening by Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London. A £4m development College Celebrates Diversity and World Culture with funding from the Greater London Authority (GLA), the STEM Centre now stands as a unique venue. It aims to support skills Waltham Forest College piloted their very first celebration of ‘World development in East London for STEM employment such as Nurse Culture’ event, where students from different backgrounds put on training, Motor Vehicle Engineering, and more advanced engineering themed stalls representing their countries. Students introduced peers including, CAD and CNC work. and staff members to the rich cultural traditions of their countries and had open dialogues and conversations based on cultural diversity. Techcamp connects young to global tech employers Apple, Google and Amazon Waltham Forest College awarded Mayor’s Construction Academy Quality Mark 40 participants from the borough took advantage of training at the Techcamp event at Waltham Forest College - organised by Waltham The College is now an official member of the Mayor’s Construction Forest Council and delivered by Trax Training CIC. Subjects covered by Academy and awarded with a prestigious Quality Mark that leading professionals included the latest digital trends, best industry recognises the high standard of skilled workers that it produces. The practice and advice on how digital skills can help job-seekers stand College will now join councils, housing associations, homebuilders and out in the job market. construction companies in being eligible to bid for funding to better coordinate skills training with employers’ needs. Creating Futures for 80 Years 1938 – 2018 Breaking Traditional Pathways to Achieve Waltham Forest College celebrates its eighty-year anniversary and continues to provide London with a workforce that closes the skills Higher Levels of Success gap across various industrial and professional sectors. The College Waltham Forest College students celebrate their achievements, has evolved from a Technical College to a top-tier Further Education proving that vocational pathways allow progression to university and institution delivering hundreds of courses ranging from pre-entry to employment. Students were joined by Deputy Chief Executive, Linzi level five courses and apprenticeships. Robert-Egan of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, to commend and help celebrate their outstanding achievements. 4 Learners make good progress in lessons. Learners’ behaviour is exemplary. Learners are self-assured, ambitious and enjoy their learning. Learners develop particularly good practical skills. We are delighted at the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection. good progress. It is our priority to ensure that the local community has a college it can be confident in and we will use this inspection as a pathway to achieving outstanding status. Teachers prepare learners well for life in modern Britain. Terri Stacey-White, Sports Level 3 Previous School: Oasis Academy Enfield STUDENT SUCCESS Progressed to: Queen Mary University of London “Being a student with dyslexia, I found it hard to cope in other sixth Student success and achievements are top priority at Waltham Forest College. Here are form colleges. However, Waltham Forest College understood and some highlights of real students who know this first-hand. Be inspired to Create Your Future! adapted to my needs and the support given really helped to boost my self-esteem and confidence. I am now a proud honorary student at the renowned Queen Mary University of London.” Andreea Lugoja, Business Level 3 Muhammed Hadi, Business Level 3 Previous Institution: South Essex College Previous School: Walthamstow Academy Progressed to: Employment with NatWest Bank Progressed to: Greenwich University “At Waltham Forest College, you have so much choice and freedom “Despite challenges faced in my personal life, I managed to gain a and the tutors really help to motivate you. As part of my Business triple distinction with the help from tutors and support staff. They course, I was given work experience placement at NatWest Bank, encouraged and motivated me to work hard and the results have which later turned into part-time paid employment whilst continuing finally paid off. As a result, I secured a scholarship to study at my course.” Greenwich University.” Nathaniel Last, IT Level 3 Maximilan Codd-Blandford, Public Services Level 3 Previous School: Woodbridge High School Previous School: Trinity Catholic High School Progressed to: Degree Apprenticeship with BT Progressed to: Public Services Level 3, Year 2 “I attended one of the College’s apprenticeships seminars during “My time here at the College has been a blast! The staff here are very National Apprenticeship Week and found out the benefits of supportive and amazing. I’ve come from a school where I’ve been the joining a degree apprenticeship. The thought of a debt-free degree lowest of the lowest and now I’m the highest of the highest gaining a excited me to pursue this route. I am very pleased with the result double distinction star on my course.” and the College has been very supportive in helping me develop my employability skills.” 8 STUDENT Places to Meet and Eat Costa Coffee The Deli Cafe on 4 The Mallinson Restaurant EXPERIENCE Common Room Retail Shop Activity Centre There can be so much more to student life than studying and Waltham Forest College will invest in your student experience as well as your academic success.