Waltham Forest College Announces Appointment of New Principal, Building on a Legacy of Outstanding Success

Waltham Forest College is delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Button, currently Principal of Southwark College, part of NCG, as its new Principal and…

Waltham Forest College Racing Prepares for Student Motorsport Season Opener at Brands Hatch Test Day

Waltham Forest College’s motorsport team, WFC Racing, has kicked off its 2026 Student Motorsport campaign in style with a high-energy test day at Brands Hatch Circuit, putting students at…

Waltham Forest College Hosts Minister for Major Youth Employment Launch Backed by £1 Billion Investment

Waltham Forest College proudly hosted the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden, for the national media launch of a landmark youth employment…

Waltham Forest College Principal to retire in August 2026

Building on Success: Waltham Forest College to Appoint New Principal Following Janet Gardner OBE’s Retirement Announcement Janet Gardner OBE, Principal and CEO of Waltham Forest…

Waltham Forest College Strengthens London’s Social Care Workforce with Outstanding Training

Waltham Forest College is proud to announce the latest intake of its government-funded Entry to Social Care Level 2 Skills Bootcamp, delivered in partnership with…

Employers join forces with government to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working

Waltham Forest College welcomes the Keep Britain Working Review as a positive step towards addressing the rise in health-related economic inactivity across the UK. Waltham…

Waltham Forest College Showcases the important role colleges play in delivering skills during Secretary of State Visit

On Thursday 11 September, Waltham Forest College welcomed the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden MP, to showcase the valuable role…

Waltham Forest College Students Achieve Outstanding Results on BTEC Results Day

Waltham Forest College is celebrating the fantastic achievements of its students today celebrating the results of their vocational and technical qualifications including BTECs. This provides…

Real-World Learning. Real-World Results

Students at Waltham Forest College are stepping confidently into their futures, supported by an ambitious programme of industry/work placements and employer engagement that is actively…

Waltham Forest College Named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

The official The Sunday Times Best Places to Work UK, powered by WorkL has been published by The Sunday Times in partnership with the leading…

Waltham Forest College Awarded Prestigious Matrix Standard Accreditation Across Whole College

Waltham Forest College is proud to announce it has been awarded full College-wide accreditation to the nationally recognised Matrix Standard, a significant milestone that reflects the exceptional…

Building a Greener Future: Waltham Forest College Ignites Green Careers at Build Tomorrow Summit

Students and industry collaborate for a pioneering youth summit on Sustainable Construction. Waltham Forest College proudly hosted the Build Tomorrow: Construction, Sustainability and Innovators Youth…

New Health and Life Sciences Hub to Boost Careers and Healthcare Services in North-East London 

A new health and life sciences hub at Waltham Forest College is set to create significant career opportunities, support the local community, and strengthen healthcare…

Waltham Forest College Launches New Business and Enterprise Hub to Boost Local Economy

Waltham Forest College celebrated its partnership with Grow London Local (delivered by London & Partners) during the launch of its new Business and Enterprise Hub.  The Hub is…

Waltham Forest College: every £1 of public funding invested generates £11.60 of economic benefit

For every £1 of public funding invested in Waltham Forest College, £11.60 of economic benefit is generated, a new report reveals today. The report comes as the…

Barts Life Sciences and Waltham Forest College sign partnership to establish a new Health and Life Sciences Skills and Training Hub

Barts Life Sciences, a partnership between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, has partnered with Waltham Forest College to launch a…

Waltham Forest College ESOL Department Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Waltham Forest College(@WFCTweets) has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as the only GFE (General Further Education…

Waltham Forest College achieves Bronze in Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards

Waltham Forest College(@WFCTweets) has been recognised with an award for its commitment to workplace wellbeing. Waltham Forest College was recognised with a Bronze Award in Mind’s eighth…

Waltham Forest College Students Shine in Prestigious Centre of Excellence Plumbing Skills Competition

Plumbing students across London unite to compete at the Centre of Excellence Plumbing Skills Competition showcasing their industry skills and knowledge. Students from Waltham Forest…

Waltham Forest College Hosts Successful KOREC Connect Event with BACH to Address Skills Gap in Construction and Surveying Industries

Waltham Forest College (@WFCTweets), in collaboration with the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH), recently held a ground-breaking KOREC Connect event aimed at tackling the…

Waltham Forest College rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

Waltham Forest College (@WFCTweets) has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only 15 General Further…

Waltham Forest College Rising Up the Rankings

Waltham Forest College (@WFCTweets) continues to build a strong reputation for success and secures a top 3% national position for General Further Education Colleges (GFE)…

Mayor’s Charity Appeal School Fundraising Day at Waltham Forest College

Staff and students delivers a series of fundraising activities in support of the Mayor’s charity appeal @WFCTweets The Mayor of Waltham Forest, Roy Berg, made a…

Waltham Forest College Hosts Conference on Financial Literacy

Waltham Forest College (@WFCTweets) recently hosted a Student Council Conference on Financial Literacy, a crucial initiative aimed at equipping students with essential money management skills for a successful future.…

Top London college offers Open Event for new students

Whatever your career goals, dare to ‘Think BIG’ with Waltham Forest College. With an Open Event taking place on Saturday 27th January, 10am – 2pm…

Future Film Focus: Bridging the Gap Between Young Creatives and Industry

East London, November 29, 2023 – Future Film Focus: Digital Skills 2023, an event designed to empower young talents seeking careers in creative media industries,…

Waltham Forest College commended for the Mayor of London ‘Learning for Good Work Employer of the Year’ Award

The Mayor of London’s Adult Learning Awards celebrates the transformative impact of adult learning in the capital, recognising the inspirational achievements of Londoners, learning providers,…

Waltham Forest College marks 85th anniversary with a special ‘Creating Futures’ exhibition

Waltham Forest College marked its 85th anniversary with a launch of Creating Futures: Arts, Heritage, and Community exhibition, showcasing the rich and exciting heritage and the key role it…

Plumbing student swoops top prize

Waltham Forest College, plumbing student Emre Gunes has secured the winning spot in the Plumbing Centre of Excellence Annual Young Engineers Competition this year. Ranging from entries from…

GCSE Success for Waltham Forest College Students

Young and adult learners arrived in their numbers today to be recognised and celebrated by college staff for their GCSE achievement. Today, Thursday 24 August, marks for…

Success for BTEC students at Waltham Forest College

Students are breaking traditional pathways to achieve higher levels of success. Today, students across the country received their Level 3 BTEC results, as well as…

‘Think Big’ at Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College has been recognised as London’s fastest growing college. There are a multitude of reasons why you might want to expand on your education; whether…

Celebration of ‘The Show’

Waltham Forest College’s recent week-long event, ‘The Show’, celebrated creativity and achievement throughout the year, showcasing students’ hard work and innovation. A career in the creative…

Art Student Set to Make Profit from Iconic Design

Art & Design students from Waltham Forest College embarked on a live brief to design prints of iconic locations in Walthamstow, now for sale in the E17 Art…

Future Film Focus: Digital Skills 2023: Creating Opportunities for Young Creatives in East London

E17 Films and Emerging Talent CIC and Foundation for Future London, in association with Waltham Forest College, present Future Film Focus: Digital Skills 2023, a joint venture to…

A record-breaking win for students in MEI’s FE Maths Challenge 2023

Waltham Forest College students broke the Tarsia challenge record, winning first place in the MEI’s FE Maths challenge against 16 other colleges. A group of five students…

Centre of Excellence status enables a winning streak in plumbing

Waltham Forest College was presented the achievement plaque by the Society of Public Health Engineers (SoPHE), after securing the status of ‘Centre of Excellence’ for…

Principal calls on Government to boost funding for colleges

A college principal has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to increase funding for technical education in the upcoming spring statement. Janet Gardner, Principal and Chief Executive…

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Waltham Forest College

In an increasingly competitive market, Waltham Forest College has launched the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) that supports the personal and skills development of young people. Created in…

<a><strong>Community Cohesion Hold ‘Absolutely Essential’ Role in Job Training</strong></a>

Waltham Forest College continues to provide exciting opportunities for learners to develop ‘essential skills’ that prepares them for their future careers through impactful community collaboration. Waltham Forest…

Waltham Forest College accredited as a leading Mayor’s Good Work Standard employer

Waltham Forest College has been recognised for its commitment to a fair workplace, being as open and as inclusive as possible, ensuring its #TeamForest workforce…

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE LEARNER WINS PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE ACCOLADE AT THE 2022 BTEC AWARDS

The remarkable accomplishments of Ashanti France from Waltham Forest College was celebrated as she was awarded the prestigious bronze BTEC Award for Business and Enterprise…

Student View: A passion for raising awareness on environmental concerns

Angelina Khan, Creative Arts student from Waltham Forest College, is here to make a real impact in her new role as the Students’ Union Sustainability…

How vocational qualifications can help you stand out from the crowd

In a world where a university degree is more commonplace than ever before, standing out from the crowd when it comes to finding employment can…

GCSE Success for College Students

Today, Thursday 25 August, marks for many students another step towards creating their futures in higher education, employment or on an apprenticeship. Young and adult…

BTEC Success for Waltham Forest College

Students are breaking traditional pathways to achieve higher levels of success.  Today, approximately 200,000 students receive their Level 3 BTEC results according to Pearson, the…

Launch Your Creative Career in Digital Arts

Discover how Waltham Forest College is equipping young people to plan a rewarding career path in creative industries. Scalable design content is fuelling the digital economy. However,…

Waltham Forest College gains whole College accreditation to the Matrix Standard

Waltham Forest College has successfully achieved the whole College matrix accreditation, demonstrating the high quality and consistent strength of its career information, advice and guidance services for…

Supercharge your career and enrol on an electrical course at Waltham Forest College.

As we move further on into 2022, more and more adults are retraining into job roles in emerging sectors, such as green and construction, developing…

Mayor’s Skills Academies Quality Mark

Waltham Forest College has been awarded a Mayor’s Skills Academies Quality Mark for skills provision within the green, health and social care, hospitality, creative and construction sectors.…