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Waltham Forest College - 1960-1989
Find out about college life during the period 1960-1989. ‘Bricks and mortar do not make a College – only people. A happy and effective College is one where there is mutual trust, understanding and goodwill. Fine words, you may say but let us work...
Waltham Forest College - 1990-2023
Find out about college life during the period 1990-2023. ‘Waltham Forest College has a long, proud and distinctive history stretching back to 1938 since its formation as the South-West Essex Technical College and School of Art. It has transformed the...
The South-West Essex Technical College at War
Despite initial closure at the outbreak of World War 2, South-West Essex Technical College quickly reopened and became a hub of resilience, adapting to wartime demands through education, weekend classes, cultural life and community service, proving the...
The Military at the College During World War 2
From its early days, the College supported British Red Cross detachments whose men, women, and youth volunteers played a vital role in civil defence, medical aid, and first aid training during World War 2, efforts that earned national recognition and...
Year One - Official Opening and Open Events
Opened in 1939, South-West Essex Technical College quickly became a beacon of lifelong learning, women’s advancement, and technical training, earning strong public support and establishing itself as a vibrant centre of education and culture in...
The Post-war Years 1946-1959
Following the end of World War 2, South-West Essex Technical College rapidly transformed from a wartime training hub into a centre for post-war reconstruction, technical education, and teacher training - playing a vital role in national recovery and...
Civilian Women at the College During World War 2
During WWII, civilian women at South-West Essex Technical College played a vital role in supporting the war effort through engineering training, childcare, first aid, Make Do and Mend campaigns, and domestic sciences, empowering both their communities...
Waltham Forest College Uncovers Lost History of Vital War Time Role
The influence on national life exerted by the blue ribboned colleges of Oxford and Cambridge has been well documented, but what about your local college? What about, for example, our very own Waltham Forest College? A new project, unveiled on Sunday...
Case Studies
Our students have achieved great success over the years. From earning top grades in their GCSEs through to succeeding in their ambition to start a new career, we celebrate everything they have achieved and go on to achieve. Explore some of the student...
Record Recruitment and Fun Freshers' at Waltham Forest College
multiple societies and look forward to challenging myself and learning new skills' . Due to an increased demand for the College courses, the College is currently still enrolling for courses starting this year. Visit the College (Monday ' Friday) during...
New course, new start, new you! Discover more at Waltham Forest College Open Event
If you're looking to take the next step in your learning, the vibrant and welcoming further education college located in North East London, Waltham Forest College could be just the right place for you. Hosting their first walk-in Open Event since the...
Waltham Forest College is the Home for Improving Your Life Chances
A return to education can definitely be daunting, but it can also mark the next step in your career journey, creating aspirational dreams and bringing them into reality. No matter what your reasons are for returning to education later in life, a second...
Join the team: Waltham Forest College host recruitment event for new staff
Are you looking to make a change in your career? Do you aspire to inspire the next generation of workers, and want to have that opportunity at one of the top colleges in London? If so, then Waltham Forest College's Recruitment Event is the place to be....
Enrichment
Student experience {qaccordions} {qaccordion|Get Active} Staying active is a great way to boost your physical health, reduce stress and feel more energised and at Waltham Forest College there are plenty of ways to get moving. We offer a wide range of...
Build Your Future as an adult learner with Waltham Forest College
On the path to improving yourself, the opportunity to become an adult learner is something that should be explored. Whether you're looking to make a fresh start in your career, wanting to find new challenges in your work life or you're simply looking...
Waltham Forest College rated ' Outstanding' by Ofsted
More GCSE Success for College Students
Waltham Forest College has announced its latest GCSE resit exam results in English and maths, demonstrating success levels are even higher. Students joining the College in September with a GCSE grade 3 in English and maths worked towards exam resits...
Improving the life-chances of students at Waltham Forest College
Second chance proves successful for college students in November 2021 GCSE resits Waltham Forest College has announced its latest GCSE resit exam results in English and maths, achieving high pass rates due to the provision of tailored support, strong...
Waltham Forest College at the Heart of the Economic Recovery
For many of us, the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak and the various national and local lockdowns brought about a period of self-reflection and self-assessment, often raising questions about our future pathways. Often, the answer has been a need to change...
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 awarding body for the qualifications. Amongst them are Waltham Forest...
