Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College is a general further education college offering a wide range of vocational and academic routes for school leavers and adults, including apprenticeships, T Levels, BTEC vocational programmes, Access to Higher Education, ESOL, English and maths, foundation learning and skills bootcamps for Londoners. The College has been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted in its most recent inspection and is ranked in the top 5% of general further education colleges nationally for student achievement. Its apprenticeship provision is designed around employer needs, with work-based training programmes for new and existing employees that lead to nationally recognised qualifications and aim to increase productivity, develop specialist skills and create a competent workforce. The College supports employers with free recruitment services for apprentices, guidance on apprenticeship funding for levy and non-levy payers, and help to select suitable apprenticeship standards and training plans. Apprenticeship delivery is supported by a dedicated team that manages training and evaluation, conducts regular progress reviews and works with employers to ensure national quality standards are met. Alongside apprenticeships, employers can also access commercial courses and sector-specific training through the College’s facilities, including a Rail Training Centre.