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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.
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 shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
Waltham Forest College is extremely proud to announce that our Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Janet Gardner, has been awarded an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty The King's 2025 Birthday Honours List.
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 employee experience platform, WorkL, showcasing the Best Places to Work in the UK.
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 quality, reach, and consistency of its careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) services for learners and apprentices.
Waltham Forest College has proudly been awarded College of Sanctuary status, a prestigious recognition of its ongoing commitment to being a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment for people who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries.
Students and industry collaborate for a pioneering youth summit on Sustainable Construction








