NHC STUDENT WINS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION

NHC level 3 public services student, Georgia Shephard-Gazely, won the under 20's county championships for javelin.

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OPALS EVENT

On Thursday 25th April Herts Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) organised an OPALS (Older Persons Active Learning and Safety) event for 100 local elderly residents at our Stevenage campus’ community hall.

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FUN ON THE FARM 2019

As part of their end of year project the entry level childcare students spent time planning a performance, designing and creating their set props for an event at Standalone Farm in Letchworth.

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GUEST BLOG: ADVENTURES OF AN ANXIOUS MIND

A guest blog written by our adult learner, Paul Harris. Who recently completed our part time counselling course and is progressing onto the next level course. Since starting the course Paul has seen positive development in his life, where he's taking on challenges he would have never considered before.

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM STUDENTS HOST A DANCE WORKSHOP

At the start of the academic year the level 3, year 2 travel and tourism students were assigned an entertainment for holidaymakers project.

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NHC HOSTS MICROSOFT ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOP

At NHC, everything we do is about helping our students get where they want to be in life. This matches Microsoft’s mission statement: “Empowering every student on the planet to achieve more”.

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LEADERS IN SCIENCE

Since the start of the academic year Level 3 Applied Science and Level 3 Forensic Science students have been working on the Leaders in Science Programme, with a GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) research team.

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NHC STUDENTS TAKE ON THE ESCAPE ROOM AS PART OF MATHS AND ENGLISH WEEK

On the 25th February North Hertfordshire College (NHC) hosted their first annual Maths and English week, across all campuses.

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CREATIVE STUDENTS GET SET A BRIEF BY MILLINERY DESIGNER AND FORMER STUDENT LISA JAYNE

Earlier this year Lisa Jayne a former NHC Fashion student who has now become successful in the art of Millinery set a brief for our creative students to undertake as a part of their work experience.

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PUBLIC SERVICES STUDENTS TAKE PART IN SPECIAL SESSION WITH BBC PRODUCER

On Wednesday 27th February at our Hitchin campus our Level 3 Year 2 Public Services students took part in a special session with a BBC affairs producer that has over 30 years of experience working in TV, radio and online.

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NHC HOST HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL EVENT

On Monday 27th January students from Health and Social Care, Child Care and ICT attended an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at our Stevenage campus.

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LOCAL CARE COMPANY BECOME DEMENTIA FRIENDS WITH NHC

On the 19th February staff from local care company Caremark, attended an awareness session. Caremark staff became Dementia Friends, as part of a campaign to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around the condition.

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NHC STUDENTS CELEBRATE CULTURES OF THE WORLD WEEK

NHC students celebrated cultures of the world week on the 12th and 14th February at our Stevenage and Hitchin campuses.

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HAIRDRESSING STUDENTS EXPERIMENT IN THEIR FINAL ASSESSMENTS

The part-time level 2 diploma in women’s hairdressing students created a variety of looks in their final practical assessments.

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SPORTS STUDENTS GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN AT THE OLYMPIC PARK

A handful of our sport and fitness students had a fantastic opportunity to train in various sports, at the Queen Elizabeth Park in Stratford from 15th – 18th January.

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NHC HOSTS AN INTO INDUSTRY EVENT FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS

NHC Creative and Performing Arts students were given the opportunity to meet with specialists from across the creative arts industry.

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ASPIRE +B STUDENTS LAUNCH A WELLBEING ROCK PROJECT

Aspire +B students have been working hard to spread positivity and wellbeing around NHC.

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PROFESSIONAL COOKERY STUDENT SECURES A POSITION AT MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT

Level 3 Professional Cookery student, Beth Grimshaw, hired by two star Michelin restaurant in Cambridge, following successful work experience placement. 

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NHC REACH THE ZEST QUEST 2019 FINALS!

Students and staff from North Hertfordshire College (NHC) catering have been shortlisted as one of the six colleges for the finals of the Zest Quest Asia 2019 competition.

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BARBERING STUDENT GETS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Level 2 barbering student, Lee Facer is currently undertaking an industry placement at Men at Work based in Hitchin.

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NHC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT COACHING STUDENT BRAVES THE SHAVE

Harrison Smith braves the shave to raise funds and awareness for Bowel Cancer UK.

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THE SCIENCE AND ACCESS TO HE TEAM WILL BE BRAVING THE COLD

On Friday 25th January 2019 our science and access to higher education staff will be braving the cold once again this year to raise money for Stevenage Haven, and our charity of the year - Mind in Mid Herts.

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PROFESSIONAL COOKING STUDENTS REACH COMPETITION FINALS

Two level 3 professional cookery students have reached the grand finals of the Pidy cooking competition.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STUDENTS GET A TASTE OF UNI LIFE

Our level 3 Health and Social Care, year 2 students attended a taster day at Anglia Ruskin University in order to give them an insight into what studying at university is like.

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STUDENTS GET WATER SAFETY TUTORIAL

Approximately 200 of our students from Health and Social Care, Child Care and ICT attended a Respect the Water Tutorial with the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STUDENTS BECOME DEMENTIA FRIENDS

Level 3 health and social care students attended an awareness session with the Alzheimer’s Society and became Dementia Friends.

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STUDENTS GET PAMPERING AT LISTER HOSPITAL

Our Beauty therapy students are at Lister hospital as a part of their work experience providing pamper sessions.

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SPORTS STUDENTS GET EDUCATED ON MENTAL HEALTH

Former premiership footballer and professional boxer, Leon McKenzie, attended North Herts College to talk to 140 of our sport students.

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LOVE OUR COLLEGES WEEK

It’s Love Our Colleges week and we are continuing to spotlight and celebrate success stories from across North Hertfordshire College.

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Engineering Tutor Braves The Shave

Barry Titmuss, who is an Electrical Installation tutor, braved the shave at NHC’s Electrical Engineering and Construction Campus on Wednesday 10th October, cheered on by staff and students.

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NHC Get Gardening

On Saturday 29th September a group of NHC colleagues led by Paul Clark, an experienced horticulturist and Ann Webb a tutor within Supported Studies resolved to make a start in transforming the NET garden, into a space where the learners can work, have fun and relax.

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NHC Campuses Get A Visit From Sniffer Dogs Ted And Chester

As part of Hart Learning Groups’ zero tolerance on drugs on, Tuesday 25th September, privately licensed dog handler, Lisa Norris brought along her dogs Ted and Chester for the day to visit Hitchin, Stevenage and ECC.

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Public Services Student Escorts Royalty

NHC Level 3 Public Services student, Paige Mangleshot was given the opportunity as a police cadet to meet and escort the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire and Princess Anne, who was opening a new riding association for the disabled at Brook Cottage Farm Riding School.

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Public services student succeeds in special constable assessment

Our BTEC level 3 public services student Daniel King recently passed his special constable assessment and is now beginning his training.

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Funding Towards Adult Learning Courses

Did you know you may be eligible for government funding towards an adult learning course at North Hertfordshire College?

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GCSEs - What's Next?

As GCSE results day fast approaches (Thursday 23^rd August), you’re probably thinking a lot about what you’re going to do next. You may already have your mind made up but, don’t panic if you haven’t already. We’re here to help you take the next best step for you.

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NHC Travel & Tourism Students Get Guaranteed Interview With Thomas Cook And TUI

At North Hertfordshire College (NHC), Level 3 Travel and Tourism students are being given the chance for a head start in their careers with guaranteed interviews with Thomas Cook and TUI.

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NHC Creative & Performing Arts Students Celebrate End Of Year In Style

In June, the annual exhibition and fashion show took place to celebrate North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) creative and performing arts students and to showcase their final projects.

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Former North Herts Football Academy Student Secures Permanent Professional Contract

Former Watford North Herts Football Academy student, Josh Coley, has secured a permanent professional contract at Norwich City FC.

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Tips for a Successful Clearing

You may be on track to receive the results you need for your firm or insurance offers. You may be having second thoughts about your choices. Here are our tops tips for clearing. 

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Name The European Mars Rover

The UK space agency are giving you the chance to name the European rover that will go to Mars in 2020.

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Spotlight on Higher Education - Business Management Degree

Every business - no matter the sector - requires effective management to flourish. Find out how a degree in business management can help you build transferable skills to make you be job ready.

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Spotlight on Higher Education - Early Years Foundation Degree

There are countless professions that help to support a child through their most crucial years. That’s why this week in our Higher Education spotlight we’re looking at our Early Years foundation degree

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NHC Signs The Stevenage Works Partnership Agreement

A new partnership was launched to secure jobs and apprenticeships linked to the Stevenage town centre’ regeneration plans and the town’s council housing stock.

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Spotlight on Higher Education - Computer Science

As we continue our spotlight series on Higher Education here at NHC. We’re looking at the dynamic and fast progressing world of computer science.

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NHC Science Tutor's Article is Published in InTuition Journal

North Hertfordshire College’s, Peter Giles has had his article on digital marking of embedded maths skills, published in the latest edition of InTuition.

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Are you ready for Clearing?

This summer we’re interested in all things Higher Education so we’re turning the spotlight on clearing. What is it and what should you be doing now to prepare? Here's our quick guide to clearing.

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NHC Hosts Finalists of Catering Competition for Thomas Alleynes Students

On the 12th of June, North Hertfordshire College (NHC) hosted a catering competition amongst Alleynes students.

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NHC Celebrates A Successful Year For ESOL Students

On Wednesday 27^th June, North Hertfordshire College (NHC) celebrated students completing this years’ English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL) course.

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NHC IT Students Develop An App To Help Young Carers

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) IT students have launched an app for young carers in Hertfordshire that provides information on a range of different subjects.

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Beauty Students Are Made Up Thanks To Work Experience Success

Level 2 beauty students are made up thanks to work experience success at Champneys Spa.

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NHC Students And Tutor Star In Knorr Campaign

Catering and performing arts students from North Hertfordshire College (NHC) were recently given a chance to shine when they starred in an advertising campaign from food manufacturer Knorr.

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Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Get Trained By NHC

On the 31st May staff from North Hertfordshire College’s Engineering and Construction Campus delivered vital training for Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service staff.

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Hart L&D Apprentice shortlisted in SME Awards

Hart Learning & Development digital marketing apprentice Rory Welch has become a finalist in the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2018 in the Apprentice of the Year category.

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Get a Taste of NHC Life

Prospective students will be able to get a feel of what our full time courses are like with one of our taster sessions in June, July and August 2018.

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Community Welcomes New Hart Learning Group Chief Executive

Kit Davies has today been announced as the new Chief Executive of the Hart Learning Group.

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British Rowing Put Our Students Through Their Paces

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) Level 3 Sports Coaching staff and students were treated to an indoor rowing masterclass by British Rowing this week.

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Welding Students Make New Dugouts For Codicote FC

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) level 1 welding students have been helping Codicote FC as a part of their work experience.

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Carpentry Students Get Creating For Brand New Restaurant Opening

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) level 1 and 2 carpentry students have been helping out Nonno Joes, a new Italian restaurant opening soon in Biggleswade.

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Public Services students get an insight to the day in the life of an officer

On the 24th and 26th April, North Hertfordshire College Year 2 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Pubic Services students visited HMP Bedford this week.

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Sports students coach year 4 pupils at Roebuck Academy

North Hertfordshire College Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching students completed their coaching assessments on the 24^th April.

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Our ICT students put their knowledge and skills to the test in class quiz

North Hertfordshire College's Level 3 ICT students took part in a class quiz to refresh their knowledge of British values, and build on their communication and team working skills.

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ICT students tasked with real-world IT consultancy scenario as part of communication unit

North Hertfordshire College's (NHC) Level 2 ICT students were tasked with a real-world IT consultancy scenario, as part of completing their ‘communication in the IT industry’ unit.

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Championing dementia awareness at NHC

North Hertfordshire College Success Coach Anna Copper became a Dementia Friends Champion this month, and will volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Society.

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Health & social care students visit Natural History Museum

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) level 3 health & social care students investigated human Biology through a visit to the Natural History Museum London.

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Health & social care students experience a Victorian operating theatre

North Hertfordshire College health & social care students visited London on an informative visit to the “Victorian Surgery Brought to Life” workshop at The Old Operating Theatre, a historic landmark near London Bridge.

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NHC continues improvement trend with national achievement rate publication

North Hertfordshire College is the top performing college in Hertfordshire for the second year running, according to data published by the Department for Education.

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NHS midwife visits health & social care students

North Hertfordshire College health & social care students experienced a talk from Tara Moretti, a midwife working with North Herts NHS trust.

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Health & social care and childcare students hear from pregnancy experts

NHC students studying childcare and health & social care attended a talk from Earth Breath Baby - a local company preparing women for labour, birth and motherhood.

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North Hertfordshire College RAG week raises over £230 for Herts Young Homeless

Students, taking part across all three NHC campuses, raised money throughout RAG week to support HYH in providing a variety of free services to young homeless people across Hertfordshire.

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NHC staff and students help local pupils celebrate World Book Day

North Hertfordshire College opened our doors to the local schoolchildren of Stevenage to celebrate World Book Day.

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NHC support coach presents best practice in improving sexual health and wellbeing services for students

Student Services staff from North Hertfordshire College attended the ‘Student Sexual Health and Wellbeing’ conference, which focused on best practice in improving sexual health and wellbeing services for students.

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Science students visit high tech labs at GSK Stevenage

NHC's Level 3 Applied Science students experienced what their future could hold with a tour of GSK Stevenage.

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Leadership workshop held for Leaders In Science students

Science students, engaged in our Leaders in Science programme, have attended a workshop to develop their skills in leadership, and what it means for an individual to "lead".  

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Fashion students showcase designs at mid-year fashion show

Our level 3 fashion students showcased their incredible designs when they hosted their mid-year fashion show.

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IT Students develop app for young carers in Hertfordshire

Level 3 IT & computing students have experienced first-hand what it’s like to create, develop and launch a real-life app. 

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Students breathe new life into community centre

Students from across three curriculum areas are working to support our local community centre in Hitchin, in a new initiative bringing our students into the community and supporting local residents.

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Weather closures: Friday 2nd March 2018

We will be closing all NHC Campuses from 1.30pm on Friday 2^nd March. 

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Spotlight on: Science Courses

If you’re looking for a course that gives you exciting experiments, inspiring teachers and industry experience, then science is for you! 

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NHC Student wins Royal Opera House Design Challenge

Elliot Lidgey a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design student at NHC, has won the prestigious Royal Opera House Design Challenge.

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Students sleep rough to raise money for charity

Public Services students from NHC slept outside on one of the coldest nights of the year to raise over £1000 for Herts Young Homeless.

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Media students create a buzz at BBC Birmingham

In January, level 2 and 3 Creative Media Production students got the chance to tour the studios of BBC West Midlands and the Asian Network.  As part of their trip, they also visited Birmingham’s MAC, a theatre, gallery and cinema space dedicated to creative arts. 

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Spotlight on: Construction Courses

If you’re interested in gaining practical skills, learning from industry experts and entering a career where you’ll be paid above the national average, then construction is for you! 

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Health promotion event

Last week, Level 3 Health & Social Care students promoted healthy choices and lifestyles to fellow students at our Stevenage Campus.

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Catering students heat up the Toque d'Or Challenge

Three Level 2 Professional Cookery students from NHC have made it to the regional heats of the prestigious Nestle Toque d’Or competition.  The students will now compete for a place in the grand finals which take place in March 2018. 

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Fall in love with apprenticeships this spring

Recruit an apprentice this spring and receive grants of up to £2500.

North Hertfordshire College offers apprenticeships to improve and grow your business.

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NHC to partner with Government in 'Year of Engineering' campaign

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) has partnered with Government for its 2018 'Year of Engineering’ campaign, which launched on Monday.

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Higher education UCAS applications

There’s still time to submit your application to UCAS if you’d like to apply for a higher education course, to start in September 2018.  

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Military veterans are building brighter futures with NHC

Students on the North Hertfordshire College (NHC) ‘Building Heroes’ programme were celebrating last week as they graduated from their Foundation in Property Maintenance course.

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Higher education students attend graduation ceremony

On Thursday 30th November, North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) higher education students attended their graduation ceremony. 

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ESOL students hold fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support

On Tuesday 6th December, North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) ESOL students held a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Update: extreme weather conditions

All NHC Campuses will be open as usual on Tuesday 12^th  December.  This includes Stevenage Campus, Hitchin Campus, Engineering & Construction Campus, Letchworth Town Hall and Springboard in Stevenage and Watford.

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Hamnett leaves Hart Learning Group on a high

It was announced today that, after three transformational years at the helm, Matt Hamnett has stepped down from his position as Chief Executive of the Hart Learning Group. 

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NHC staff take part in St Albans Sleepout

On Friday 1^st December, four members of staff from North Hertfordshire College (NHC), took part in the St Albans Sleepout to raise money for local charities.

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Business students attend Christmas fair at Stevenage primary school

On Friday 1^st December, level 2 business students from North Hertfordshire College (NHC) attended the Christmas fair at Longmeadow Primary School in Stevenage.

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Students get 'December ready' with advice on health and staying safe

Last week students across North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) three Campuses took part in the College’s first ‘December Ready’ event.  Business and health & social care students were on hand to educate their fellow students about important subjects by creating fun and interactive stands.

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Childcare students light up Letchworth’s Christmas gala 

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) childcare students gained valuable work experience this weekend by running arts and crafts sessions for children at the Letchworth Christmas Gala and Lights Switch On. 

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Catering students shortlisted to attend grand final of national student competition

Two level 3 catering students from North Hertfordshire College (NHC), Abigail Sadler and Jenny Haughey, have been shortlisted to attend the grand final cook off for the Pidy “Revamp the Vol-au-vent” student challenge in December.

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Ofsted confirms that North Hertfordshire College and Hart Learning & Development provision is Good with Outstanding features

Ofsted has published a report which judges the provision delivered by North Hertfordshire College (NHC) and Hart Learning and Development (Hart L&D) to be Good with Outstanding features.

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Professional Cookery student completes work placement at UK's number one gastro pub

Level 3 Professional Cookery student, Jenny Haughey, recently completed a work placement at The Star Inn, a Michelin star gastro pub in North Yorkshire.

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Student President Mitchell sets up LGBTQ+ society

After becoming a Stonewall Young Campaigner, Student President, Mitchell Holloway has created a ‘LGBTQ + Friends and Allies’ society at North Hertfordshire College (NHC).  Mitchell is urging students who might be interested to get in contact.

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Airbus Foundation Discovery Space & NHC host Tomorrow's Engineers 'Robotics Challenge'

On the 21st February 2018, North Hertfordshire College (NHC) will be hosting the regional finals for the Tomorrow’s Engineer ‘Robotics Challenge’ at our new education centre, Airbus Foundation Discovery Space

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Aladdin theatre trip

Are you interested in visiting the Prince Edward Theatre in London to see the spectacular west end musical Aladdin? 

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Bridge the gap to employment with a short course designed to prepare you for work

Did you miss out on enrolling for this September, and now you’re unsure of what to do next? Read on to learn more about how you can bridge the gap to employment with a traineeship delivered by our sister company, Hart L&D.

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Health promotion event

The ‘Your Wellbeing’ module will come together in a big health event across all of our Campuses. 

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Health & social care students attend "Shout About It" event

On the 12^th October, level 2 and 3 health & social care students from North Hertfordshire College enjoyed a visit to the “Shout About It” event, hosted by POhWER.

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Lord Balfe visits students at NHC

On Friday 6th October, a member of the House of Lords visited students at North Hertfordshire College, to encourage them to become more engaged with the political and parliamentary process.

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You can't live without M&E competition

This month we’re giving all NHC students the chance to win a £50 voucher of their choice by entering our maths & English competition!

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Macmillan Coffee Morning events at NHC

Students and staff from North Hertfordshire College (NHC) came together to host three different Macmillan Coffee Morning events, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

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Art & design students construct large-scale shelters

NHC's foundation diploma art & design students are constructing large-scaled improvised shelters to fill the College’s hub area at the Hitchin Campus, using only cardboard, string and tape.

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Public services students visit Herts Fire and Rescue Services in Hitchin

On the 28^th September, level 2 public services students from North Hertfordshire College (NHC) were given a fantastic  opportunity to join Herts Fire and Rescue Service at the Hitchin Fire Station.

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NHC host fun-filled freshers' fun event

On the 13th September, North Hertfordshire College (NHC) hosted its annual Freshers’ Fun event to welcome both returning and new students to the College.

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Sport & exercise science student visits Thailand for boxing training

Ethan Brooks, a level 3 sport & exercise student, was recently given the opportunity to visit at a specialist Thai boxing training centre in Thailand and train with elite professionals in his chosen sport.  

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Spotlight on: Applied science

Like the idea of contributing to science? At NHC, our extended diploma in applied science course is designed to help you get where you want to be in life.

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Tap Twice for us - student competition

In September we’re running a competition where you could win a year’s subscription to Spotify Premium or £100 to spend at ASOS or Nando’s.

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NHC to Host Freshers' Fun Event

NHC are hosting their annual freshers’ event on Wednesday 13th September 2017 between 11am-2pm at the Hitchin Campus.

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Spotlight on: part time maths and English courses

Want to improve your maths or English to boost your employability skills? Our maths and English courses can make all the difference to getting the job you want. 

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Spotlight on: IT courses

Love everything IT and digital? At NHC, we run IT courses from level 1-3, designed to help you get where you want to be in life.

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Spotlight on: Extended Diploma in Acting

Fancy seeing your name in lights? Today we’re shining the spotlight on our exciting level 3 extended diploma in acting course.

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Students Celebrate GCSE results

This year, NHC students sat over 900 maths and English GCSE exams and came to collect their results on Thursday 24th August. 

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Choosing the right course for you

Getting your GCSE results is an exciting time! We’re sure you’re looking ahead and thinking about what your next steps will be.  Whatever your GCSE results, we can help you choose the right course for you to get you where you want to be in life.

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GCSE results collection

If you sat GCSEs at NHC this year you'll be able to collect the results on Thursday 24^th August between 9am – 11.30am at the campus where you sat your exam.  

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Martina barber sets new PB at World Para-athletics Championship

Previous NHC student, Martina Barber, leaped to fourth place with 5.17m in the long jump marking a new personal best at the World Para-athletics Championship.

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Spotlight on: Supported Studies

This week we’re shining the spotlight on the excellent supported studies programmes offered at North Hertfordshire College (NHC).  Our supported studies programmes prepare students, aged 16-24, for adulthood by providing a range of independent living and employability skills to access employment.

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Spotlight on: Hair & beauty

This week we’re shining the spotlight on our excellent hair & beauty courses, where you’ll learn how to successfully provide a range professional treatments to your future clients.

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Spotlight on: Access to HE

This week we’re shining the spotlight on our wonderful access to higher education courses, which aim to help you to progress to university.

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North Hertfordshire College awarded TEF rating

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) has been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) silver rating.

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Spotlight on: Childcare

This week we're shining the spotlight on our childcare courses.  Our courses are perfect for giving you all the skills and experience needed for a job in the childcare sector.

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Mitchell Holloway elected student president

Mitchell Holloway has been elected Sabbatical Student President of North Hertfordshire College (NHC).

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North Herts Football Academy with Watford FC

Here at NHC, we offer an excellent course in partnership with Watford Football Club that offers young players the chance to train and study as professional athletes.

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Spotlight on: Sport & public services

This week we’re here to tell you the top reasons why you should enrol on to one of our sports or public services courses at North Hertfordshire College (NHC) this September.

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Student secures apprenticeship with Microsoft

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) ICT student, Madeleine Abbott, has been offered an apprenticeship position with Microsoft after recently finishing her course.

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Spotlight on: ICT & computing

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our ICT & computing courses.  

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Spotlight on: Catering & Hospitality

This week we’re shining the spotlight on our delectable catering & hospitality courses, which are now enrolling for September 2017.

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Hart Kitchens host cake sale to raise funds for Manchester victims

On 25th May, level 1 catering & hospitality students hosted a cake sale at the student-run restaurant, Hart Kitchens, to raise funds for the victims of the Manchester attack and their families.

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Spotlight on: Creative and performing arts

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our wonderful creative and performing arts courses.  

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Students and staff decorate car for Benidorm or Bust 'old bangers' Rally

NHC students and staff have donated their time and expertise to expertly paint a car for the Benidorm or Bust 'old bangers' Rally to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis.  

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Catering students fuel rocket scientists

On the 9^th May, the Airbus Foundation Discovery Space, created in partnership with North Hertfordshire College (NHC), opened its doors to the public.  Our catering students had the opportunity to serve a selection of food to the guests during the launch event.

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Motor vehicle students visit Mercedes World

On the 15^th May, North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) level 3 motor vehicle students visited Mercedes World in Reigate, Surrey.

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Access to HE students visit Houses of Parliament and the Old Bailey

On Wednesday 10^th May, students from our social sciences access to HE course visited the Houses of Parliament and the Old Bailey in London, giving them the chance to learn how the subjects learnt in class are applied in the real world.

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NHC Business students undertake work placement with non-profit organisation

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) level 2 business students recently undertook a work placement with non-profit organisation, ‘Trading Places’, who sell various items to support refugees, asylum seekers and the homeless.

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Students host bingo evening at Hart Kitchens

On the 11^th May, level 2 and 3 food & beverage students held a bingo themed evening at the North Hertfordshire College (NHC) student-run restaurant, Hart Kitchens.

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University of Hertfordshire present progression options to students

On the 4th May, North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) higher education department hosted a HE & UH Progression event with the University of Hertfordshire.

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Airbus Foundation Discovery Space has lift off

The Airbus Foundation Discovery Space, created in partnership with North Hertfordshire College, today opened its doors to teachers and community partners from across Hertfordshire, who got an exclusive sneak peek of the centre in action.

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Performing Arts and Childcare students to take over Standalone Farm

Performing arts and childcare students are taking over Standalone Farm on Friday 5th May as part of the annual ‘Fun at the Farm’ project...

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Leaders in science

Students taking part in the Leaders in Science programme were awarded certificates by a senior scientist at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) last week.

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Students explore progression routes

We’re making sure all of our students are fully informed of their choices by holding a ‘Progression Week’.  Next week, each campus will be transformed into a progression and recruitment fair for one day, where students will be able to explore their options in higher education, apprenticeships and further learning at the college.

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NHC tutors take on London Marathon

The countdown is on for the 2017 London Marathon as three North Hertfordshire College (NHC) tutors lace up their trainers to tackle the iconic 26.2-mile course...

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ICT students attend video games event in London

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) ICT students visited EGX, in London, to learn about developments in video games.

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North Hertfordshire College raises over £350 for Comic Relief

During the week of 20^th March, staff and students at North Hertfordshire College (NHC) successfully raised £356.87 for Comic Relief.  

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Supported studies students commissioned to create wedding place cards

North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) supported studies students have taken part in a four-week project to create a set of place cards for a wedding that will take place in April.

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Students deliver science lessons to school pupils for Leaders in Science programme

North Hertfordshire College (NHC) students taught science lessons to pupils at Broom Barns School and St Thomas Moore School as part of the Leaders in Science programme.

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Catering student offered full-time position at Michelin star restaurant

James Adams, a level 3 professional cookery student from North Hertfordshire College (NHC), has been offered a full-time position at a Michelin star restaurant in North Yorkshire.

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Students and staff celebrate International Women's Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.  The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

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Construction students visit Bouygues UK building site

North Hertfordshire College’s construction students attended a series of building site work experience sessions with a major construction company, Bouygues UK.

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RNLI deliver 'Respect the Water' campaign to level 2 business students

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) delivered their 'Respect the Water' campaign and a lifesaving teamwork activity to our level 2 business students.

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Hart L&D apprentice tweeting for National Apprenticeship Week

Hart L&D have asked current apprentice, Sammy Barker, to share her experiences as a Digital Marketing apprentice for Hart Learning Group.

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Business student completes work placement at Barclays in Hitchin

On 7th November 2016, Aran Parmar, a business student from NHC completed his work placement at Barclays bank in Hitchin.

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Hart L&D wins TES FE award

Hart Learning and Development won the prestigious marketing campaign of the year award at the TES FE Awards on Friday night...

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Previous HE student delivers powerful healthcare session

A Lister Hospital nurse and previous North Hertfordshire College (NHC) student delivered a powerful lesson about the importance of dignity in the healthcare sector to current students.

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Business students present Coca-Cola research

NHC's level 3 business students explored the operations of the world’s largest business, Coca-Cola.  They considered the impact of taxation, as well as cultural and social issues on stakeholders and business aims.

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Astronaut Tim Peake opens Airbus foundation STEM centre in Stevenage

We had the incredible pleasure of hosting British Astronaut Tim Peake when he opened our new Airbus Foundation Discovery Space STEM Centre in Stevenage on the 26th January 2017.

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Level 3 professional cookery student to attend Top 50 Gastropub Awards

On 30th January, James Adams, a level 3 professional cookery student will be attending The Top 50 Gastropub Awards.

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Catering students awarded with bronze and certificate of merit at Dolmio and Uncle Ben's foodservice challenge

On the 23rd January, three level 1 catering students competed at the finals of the Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s Foodservice Challenge in Birmingham.

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Barbering students have inspirational talk from member of the Foss Academy

Barbering students have inspirational talk from member of the Foss Academy...

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Level 1 chefs to compete in final of Dolmio & Uncle Ben's catering challenge

On the 23rd January, three level 1 chefs from NHC are competing in the final of the Dolmio & Uncle Ben’s Foodservice Student Catering Challenge.

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Supported studies student secures employment with Alyssa Smith Jewellery in Baldock

In December 2016, Josh Holding, a supported studies student, secured part-time paid employment after completing work experience at Alyssa Smith Jewellery in Baldock...

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Level 3 fashion students see their designs on the catwalk at Birmingham Clothes Show

Our level 3 fashion students saw their work professionally modelled on the catwalk at the Clothes Show in Birmingham from the 1^st to the 7^th December.

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Plaque honouring John Goldsmith is unveiled at NHC's Hitchin Campus

A plaque honouring John Goldsmith’s contribution to the education and training of young people has been unveiled at North Hertfordshire College’s (NHC) Hitchin Campus.

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Art and design create costumes for the Lord Mayor's show in London

ACO Technologies PLC contacted NHC’s level 4 art and design students to give them the opportunity to build branded costumes for the ‘Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants’ float at the Lord Mayor’s Show in London on the 12th of November...

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Theatrical hair and make-up students take part in Dad's Army production

Between the 16th and 19th November, five students from the theatrical, special effects, hair and media makeup course got involved with a production of Dad’s Army at the settlement in Letchworth.

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Level 3 business students travel to Coca-Cola European partners facility

Level 3 business students travelled to the Coca-Cola European partners facility in Milton Keynes on the 19th and 28th November, and 1st December...

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Leaders in science programme to take place every Thursday until Easter

A 'leaders in science' programme aimed at developing leadership and scientific skills for students will be taking place every Thursday until Easter 2017.

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Level 3 public service students spend a week with the British Army

BTEC level 3 public service students spent a week at Wethersfield Barracks in Braintree, Essex, where they looked at what life is like in the British army.

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Public service students spend a morning with Herts Constabulary

On the 29th November, NHC’s level 3 public service students spent the morning at the Hertfordshire Constabulary HQ in Welwyn Garden City.

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Guide dogs for the blind visit health and social care students

On Tuesday 22nd November, Ralph Frearson from Guide Dogs for the Blind gave a talk to NHC's level 3 health and social care students.

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Health and social care students create "know your limits" campaign

On Monday 14^th November, students from level 2 health and social care created and ran a “Know Your Limits” campaign.

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Health and social care students hold Skype calls with students from Vietnam and Qatar

On Wednesday 16^th November, a mystery Skype call was held for the level 1 students as part of their ‘communication skills for health and social care’ unit.  The students discussed one another’s cultures, typical school/college days and current issues such as Brexit...

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Public service students promote their 'mourning after' road safety Christmas campaign

After working with Herts Fire and Rescue (HFRS) to create an anti drink/drug driving campaign, level 3 public services students' proposal was finalised on the 8th November.

The clever campaign has been branded 'Mourning After' by the students...

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RNLI talk water safety to health & social care and childcare students

On Tuesday 8^th November, Mark and Paul from the Royal National Lifeguard Institution (RNLI) came into NHC to talk to health & social care and childcare students about water safety.

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Local MP delivers talk about democracy to public service students in spirit of British Values week

Peter Lilley, local MP, delivered a talk to public services students on the 21^st October about the importance of democracy, one of the fundamental values promoted during nation-wide British Values week...

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Beauty therapy student gets offered part time job at Champney's Spa in Henlow

Beauty therapy student gets offered part time job at Champney's Spa in Henlow...

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Public service students team up with local fire services to create Christmas drink driving campaign

Level 3 public services students are working with Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS) to create their ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ campaign...

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Sport students team up with Child UK and Hitchin FC to deliver coaching

Sport students are currently working with Child UK and Hitchin FC to deliver coaching to young people with disabilities and learning difficulties...

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