Hertford Regional College
Hertford Regional College (HRC) is a further education college located over two sites in Hertfordshire, England.
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Scotts Road , , SG12 9JF England | |
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| Type | Further Education |
| Established | 1991 |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Department for Education URN | 130722 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chairman of the Governors | Mike Carver |
| Principal | Tony Medhurst |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 16+ |
| Website | http://www.hrc.ac.uk/ |
History
Hertford Regional College (HRC) was formed from the merger of Ware College and East Herts College in the early 1990s. Today, the College is based at two sites in Hertfordshire at Turnford (51.7247°N 0.0244°W) and at Ware (51.8074°N 0.0312°W).
About the College
HRC offers a range of full-time study programmes, apprenticeships, higher education qualifications and part-time courses. Courses are designed to prepare students for progression to their chosen career - whether that be directly from the college or after further/higher education.
Subjects taught include Art and Design, Business, Catering, Hairdressing, Performing Arts, Sports, Teacher Training and more. There is a dedicated building at the Ware Campus at which specialist programmes are delivered for students living with learning difficulties and disabilities.
All courses are taught by lecturers with experience in their relevant industries, and HRC's teaching facilities are designed to replicate workplaces and professional environments.
A proportion of HRC's Higher Education qualifications are validated by universities, including the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Greenwich.
In 2015, HRC partnered with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to create a Football Development Centre, combining academic and sporting qualifications.[1] This partnership offers students the opportunity to train at Tottenham Hotspur's official training ground and be taught by experienced coaches.
Campuses and Facilities
The college has two campuses, one located in Broxbourne and one in Ware.
Ware
The Ware campus is situated just seconds from the town and is home to the Creative Arts and Enterprise building.[2] The campus offers state-of-the-art training facilities in subjects including Fine Art, Photography, Visual Merchandising, Graphic and 3D Design, Games Design and Hair, Beauty and Media Make-Up.
Inspires Salon
The college's Inspires Salon features five hairdressing salons and six beauty salons, with access available directly opposite the Ware train station. It is open to the public and offers a wide variety of treatments using professional brands such as Dr. Belter, Wella and OPI.
Broxbourne
The Broxbourne campus houses all of the college's STEM facilities, including Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Construction and Electrical workshops, as well as Science laboratories. Also on this campus are the Michael Morpurgo Theatre, TV and recording studios, Childcare and Health & Social Care suites, gym and sports hall and a JetBlue air cabin – an 18-seat aircraft cabin which has been lifted straight from a real British Airways plane.
Atrium Restaurant
The Atrium Restaurant is a student-run restaurant, open to the public, found on the Broxbourne campus. It serves modern European cuisine and is rated the #1 restaurant in Broxbourne on TripAdvisor.[3]
Notable Alumni
- Maggie Alphonsi, international rugby player
- George Ezra, musician
References
- "Excel in a football career with Tottenham Hotspur and HRC". Hertford Regional College. 17 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- "New Creative & Enterprise campus open at Ware now". Hertford Regional College. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- "The Atrium at HRC, Broxbourne - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
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