Hertford Regional College 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 and at Ware.
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. 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. 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.
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.
The college regularly holds Open Days. On these days, prospective students are invited to visit the campuses to get to know the college better and see for themselves what life is like as an HRC student. Tickets to the Open Days can be booked in advance via the college's website.
