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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 the heart of real race-day action ahead of April’s season opener.
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 initiative set to transform opportunities for young people across the UK.
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 College, has today (12 February) announced that she will retire from her post in August 2026.
Waltham Forest College launches WFC Racing for the 2026 Student Motorsport season.
Waltham Forest College recently welcomed employers from across the region to its Employer Breakfast Event, bringing together local and national businesses and College leaders to strengthen collaboration on skills development, apprenticeships, and future workforce needs.
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 the Department for Education, Skills for Life and the Mayor of London. The programme provides high-quality, accessible training for adults looking to enter the Social Care Sector, as well as employers seeking to upskill their workforce.
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. We are proud to be named as a ‘vanguard employer’, one of the first organisations to help towards the goal of reducing health-related economic inactivity and to promote a healthier, more inclusive workplace.
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 that Further Education (FE) Colleges play in meeting skills needs, helping to drive local and regional economies.
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 opportunities to progress to higher education or skilled employment, securing bright, ambitious futures.
