Barking & Dagenham College

Barking & Dagenham College is a further education college in East London offering a broad range of technical and professional training for 16–18 year olds, adults and employers. Apprenticeships are a core part of its offer, enabling learners to “earn while you learn” through paid employment combined with college-based training leading to nationally recognised qualifications. The college delivers apprenticeships across multiple industries, including business, digital, health and construction, with programmes typically lasting between one and four years depending on the standard. Apprentices spend most of their time in the workplace while dedicating at least 20% of their time to off‑the‑job learning at the college, supported by specialist apprenticeship staff and tutors. For individuals, the college provides guidance on choosing an apprenticeship, securing an employer and applying to Barking & Dagenham College, with an online enquiry form and dedicated apprenticeship email contact. Alongside apprenticeships, the college offers full‑time and part‑time study routes such as courses for 16–18 year olds, adult (19+) learning, higher education, foundation learning, ESOL and free courses for adults, supported by careers progression services and employer engagement activities. The main campus is at Rush Green, Romford, with additional campuses across the borough, and the college has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.