Waltham Forest College

24/09/2026

New Pathway to Success course for October 2026 - Enrolling now!

This brand-new course for School Leavers (16-18) gets you ready for further education and your future career. The course exposes you to a number of career options and teaches the key skills you need to thrive on your next steps.

▪️Progress onto Level 2 or 3 courses/apprenticeships across many industries
▪️Get career-ready
▪️Work experience opportunities
▪️Experience hands-on lessons

Apply now: https://www.waltham.ac.uk/courses/employment-and-progression-pathways/pathway-to-success-level-2-october-start

The NCFE Award for Employability Level 2 qualification will allow you to prepare for a career in the various private and public sector roles, from administration to front line customer service positions.

23/09/2026

New Criminology, Law and Crime Scene Investigation course for October 2026 - Enrolling now!

This brand-new course for School Leavers (16-18) sets you up for careers in law, criminology and psychology. This is an exciting course with classroom based learning, practical elements and the opportunity to attend real court hearings. Progression would be onto a Level 2 qualification, with university or an apprenticeship as a future goal.

▪️Attend real court hearings ⚖️
▪️Benefit from strong employer partnerships 🤝
▪️Experience hands-on lessons 🕵️

Apply now:

The Introductory to Criminology, Law and Crime scene investigations will allow you to develop essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the legal, criminological, or psychological fields. You will study key legal principles, criminological theories and psychological practices, sett...

23/09/2026

New Applied Science course for October 2026 - Enrolling now!

On this brand-new course for School Leavers (16-18) you will explore scientific principles through fun science experiments, investigations and real-life scenarios, developing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. You will progress onto a Level 2 course or Apprenticeship with future job roles including forensics, lab technician and environment technician. Progression to university is a key route and will open up countless opportunities.

▪️Work experience opportunities 💼
▪️Industry speakers 📢
▪️Experience hands-on lessons 🧪

Apply now: https://www.waltham.ac.uk/courses/science/applied-science-level-1-october-start

In this course you will explore scientific principles through experiments, investigations and real-life scenarios, developing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

23/09/2026

New Caring for Children course for October 2026 - Enrolling now!

This brand-new course for School Leavers (16-18) is a great opportunity to start your career in working with children while building life skills. This could mean working in a nursery environment, with continued professional development opening routes into child psychology. Progression opportunities will take you onto a Level 1 childcare qualification.

▪️Work experience opportunities 💼
▪️Industry speakers 📢
▪️Experience hands-on lessons 👶

Apply now: https://www.waltham.ac.uk/courses/childcare/caring-for-children-cache-entry-level-3-october-start

This qualification is designed to stimulate interest and encourage a learner’s understanding of the skills needed to care for a baby or young child. It is aimed at young people needing to develop life skills.

23/09/2026

New Health course for October 2026 - Enrolling now!

This brand-new course for School Leavers (16-18) is an exciting opportunity to enter into the rewarding Health & Social Care Sector. You will study a wide variety of topics within health, social care and childcare, with progression opportunities onto a selection of Level 2 qualifications or Apprenticeships.

▪️Work experience opportunities 💼
▪️Industry speakers 📢
▪️Experience hands-on lessons 🛠️
▪️Spend time in our Health Ward 🩺

Apply now for October start: https://www.waltham.ac.uk/courses/health-and-social-care/skills-for-health-and-care-professions-level-1-october-start

You will develop your knowledge and awareness of health and care, giving you a solid understanding of these setting. This course is especially suited to those who want to work in care but have not yet decided on which sector.

22/09/2026

An outstanding Freshers’ for a #1 college! 💚🔥

What a way to kick off the new academic year! From live entertainment and activities to meeting amazing exhibitors and getting stuck into the Freshers’ buzz, our students brought the energy.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such an unforgettable day!

Here’s to an incredible year ahead.

And if you missed out… there’s still time to enrol and be part of the experience! 👀

18/09/2026

Freshers' Week has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible welcome it's been for our new students, plus a big welcome back to everyone returning this year🎉

From music, games, free food, giveaways and exclusive exhibitor discounts, to discovering support services, activities and clubs across the College, the week was packed with opportunities to connect, get involved and make unforgettable memories.

📸 Check out some of the highlights below!

🎥 Our Freshers' Week video is dropping soon... watch this space!

17/09/2026

Our Public Service students are far from nonchalant!

Thank you to everyone who joined Freshers’ Week. It was great to see so many new and returning faces enjoying everything on offer.

16/09/2026

Yes, it’s true, there is still time to enrol!

There are still spaces for T-Levels, vocational courses and free funded adult courses

Enrol now
Monday-Friday 10am-3pm

16/09/2026

Ready for the big Fresher’s tomorrow?

Here’s a sneak peak of some exhibitor’s

Come to Freshers in the LRC 10am-2pm

There will be:

Live DJ
Photo Booth
Freebies
And more!