Book your place on our Summer Open Evening and receive a FREE hot drink on the day. There’s no better way to get an insight into life at Barnfield College than at our Summer Open Evening. Join us at our New Bedford Road campus or our Enterprise Way campus on Wednesday 29 June from 4pm
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Music Student Showcase at Luton’s The Hat Factory
on April 13, 2022Our Level 2, Level 3 and Level 5 Music students hosted a live music showcase in collaboration with Luton Live/s. The live music gig gave them the hands-on industry experience in co-ordinating and promoting a show, alongside, planning their performance material, rehearsing, conducting a sound-check, performing and networking. The Saturday evening showcase took place at
read moreESOL Assessment Sessions
on April 10, 2022What courses are available? Pre-entry ESOL – For people who have no English at all and wish to start learning the language. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) – Supporting speakers of other languages to develop their English language skills for work, further learning or everyday life. You will need to attend an assessment session in
read moreTrinity Hutley, Motor Vehicle Alumni, Winner of IMI’s Full Time Student of the year
on April 7, 2022Trinity Hutley, a former student at Barnfield College has won the Institute of the Motor Industry Awards 2022 for Full-Time Student Of The Year 2022 – sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Trinity was first shortlisted by a panel consisting of Dr Esther Hills, Central Engineering Director for Aggreko, Hayley Pells FIMI, Director at Avia Sports Cars,
read moreHow an online College Introduction Meeting works
on March 24, 2022Once you have applied and booked your online College Introduction Meeting (CIM) we will be in touch by email with the link to join the online meeting by Microsoft Teams. As an attendee of a live event in Microsoft Teams, you can watch live events and participate in the Q&A. You can’t share audio or video. Overview Watch
read moreIndasa Abrasives deliver Industry Masterclass to Motor Vehicle students
on March 4, 2022Liam Fussel from Indasa Abrasives spoke to Motor Vehicle students demonstrating new products and techniques used in industry. Indasa is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of high performance coated abrasive technology. The first session covered production papers and sealers. In this session Liam spoke about the history of the Indasa and the consumables he was
read moreFreelance Hairdressers Association spoke to hairdressing students
on March 2, 2022Sheila Abraham, founder of the Freelance Hairdressing Association (FHA), came to deliver an industry masterclass to our hairdressing students. Sheila has been in the industry for many years and being the founder of the FHA, she had invaluable experience and insight to share with the group. Sheila spoke about how she came up with the
read moreJoin our part-time courses mailing list
on March 2, 2022
At Barnfield College we have a great range of part-time courses to choose from. Whether you want to expand your horizons in your current career, learn new skills to change direction or simply master a new hobby, we’ll have something that will suit you. We’re always launching new courses! By submitting your details you’ll beread more
Join our part-time courses mailing listPublic Consultation Event – New Campus Development
on January 31, 2022Public Consultation Event – New Campus Development We are preparing planning applications for developments at our New Bedford Road campus and Enterprise Way campus and would like to invite you to a drop-in exhibition to view and discuss the proposals. 31st January 2022 New Bedford Road Campus Barnfield College, New Bedford Road, Luton LU2 ?BF
read moreCourse Introduction Meeting
on January 14, 2022You might have heard about a Course Introduction Meeting as part of your application to Barnfield College, simply put this is a chance for you to come and find out all about life at college and hear directly from our tutors. What happens at the meeting? We like all students to meet our tutors and their
read moreClass of 2020 & 2021 Graduation Ceremony
on January 6, 2022West Herts College is delighted to hold our Higher Education graduation ceremony on Friday 28 January 2022 at Watford Colosseum from 1pm. This ceremony is for those who completed their studies at West Herts College in summer 2020 and 2021. Entrance to the Ceremony is strictly by ticket only. Covid-19 guidance Whilst no longer
read moreApplication FAQ’s
on December 9, 2021We’ve put together some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to applying for a course at Barnfield College. If you can’t find the answer to your question below then please feel free to get in touch with our Admissions team on 01582 569569, admissions@barnfield.ac.uk or by using the live chat function on
read moreNew Bedford Road campus launch event
on November 8, 2021
Coming spring 2022 This year is an exciting one with the launch of our brand new £25m New Bedford Road campus development. Sign up to keep updated about our launch event and make sure you're the first to explore our brand new campus and facilities. Sign up now for updates. Sign up for updates Faciltitiesread more
New Bedford Road campus launch event
What to expect at a Barnfield College Open Event
on October 15, 2021What actually happens at an open event? You’ll be greeted at the door by our welcoming team who will give you a goody bag filled with everything you need for the event. To help you get around, you’ll get a room list and some flyers to make sure you don’t miss out. Then you’re free
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Skills, knowledge, confidence, job. NEW courses to get you there.
on October 4, 2021
If you’re looking to retrain or upskill towards boosting your job prospects then we’ve got courses starting soon to get you the job. As furlough ends and business start to build back better, there are plenty of opportunities for local people to get the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to get on and get inread more
Skills, knowledge, confidence, job. NEW courses to get you there.How to access ProPortal and your full timetable
on September 10, 2021You can now log in to ProPortal, where you can access your full timetable. Take a look down below for some help logging in to ProPortal. How to access ProPortal To access your full timetable, you can log in to ProPortal using your college email account. You’ll need to follow these steps the first time
read moreKit and uniform lists 2021
on August 5, 2021Some of our occupational courses have specific uniform requirements – including branded items. Please click on your relevant course area below to find out more details on how to order your kit, equipment and uniform. Please note: You might be eligible for financial help to pay for required uniform items. Click here to find out more about this
read moreWhat to evidence in your LSF form
on July 21, 2021If you’re applying to our Learner Support Fund then please take a look below at the evidence that is required as part of the application process. We only require one of the below types of evidence for your application to be considered, however it’s important that the evidence you do submit is dated within four
read moreHow to apply for financial support at College
on July 21, 2021The College has financial support available to help students with the costs of coming to College. If your household income is less than £35,500 you could be eligible to access financial support. The following guidelines are to help you complete the Learner Support Fund application. How to apply? You can complete your Learner Support Fund
read moreNew £25m campus development – New Bedford Road
on June 10, 2021
Works are well underway on the £25m redevelopment of Barnfield College's New Bedford Road campus in Luton. The college campus will be transformed by the significant investment, which will see the construction of a new four storey, prestigious building – complete with central atrium and modern teaching facilities for further education. In addition to providingread more
New £25m campus development – New Bedford RoadCOMING SOON: Coding centre unveiled as part of new build
on May 19, 2021Learning to code will be a key part of the curriculum of our new state-of-the-art building. Construction work started in January at our New Bedford Road campus, and this month plans for a new industry standard coding and digital zone have been finalised as part of our commitment to supporting local employers and nurturing a
read moreWatch now: What are T Levels?
on May 13, 2021
Find out about T Levels from students, teachers, careers leaders, employers and a university representative. This 6-minute film explains what makes T Levels different from existing post-GCSE choices and who they will suit. T Levels are a new qualification that follows GCSEs and are equivalent to studying 3 A Levels, they give you a head startread more
Watch now: What are T Levels?Barnfield College named bodyshop magazines ‘Educator of the Year 2020’
on April 30, 2021A changed world in 2020 meant a year of adaptation for students and staff in Barnfield College’s Motor Vehicle department. Students received laptops and new remotely delivered timetables, but what new barriers might this bring for students studying practical courses? Flexible ways of learning were put in place to help all students continue their studies
read moreKey contact information for students, parents and carers
on April 23, 2021If you are looking to talk to a member of staff at the college, please find a list of key contacts below. Students can always contact their tutor in the first instance if they have any questions. Current students and parent/carers If you have any questions, please see the primary contact information below: Safeguarding If
read morePainting pandemonium as Big Trunk Trail prep gets underway
on March 31, 2021Local artist Jude Chapman is bringing Barnfield College’s Big Trunk Trail elephant to life, after her design was picked by principal Cath Gunn. The ‘Big Trunk Trail’ is a celebration of Luton Town, where businesses and organisations alike can sponsor an elephant and raise money for Keech Hospice Care. Back in 2020, Barnfield College got
read moreTrain to teach: Register your interest
on February 5, 2021Student Finance: Get ready to apply!
on January 19, 2021
Student Finance: Get ready to apply! Find out everything you need to know about student finance before applications open for 2021 to 2022! When can I apply? Applications open in March 2021. You should apply for Student finance as soon as possible to make sure you get your money in time for starting your course.read more
Student Finance: Get ready to apply!Remote Education Statement 2021
on January 17, 2021Barnfield College – Remote Education Statement Please find below the Remote Education Statement for Barnfield College. Click here to read.
read moreLooking for an Apprentice?
on January 15, 2021
Barnfield College offers a very broad range of Apprenticeships to local businesses and works in partnership with employers to ensure training programmes are tailored to meet their needs. Boost your business with an Apprentice Hundreds of businesses now have Apprentices joining them to add new skills, add capacity in light of increased workloads or asread more
Looking for an Apprentice?How to access Century
on January 15, 2021We’ve taken our unique approach to improving your English and maths skills and given it an upgrade. You’ll still have the regular guidance of our subject-expert tutors, but with the added assistance of Century – an artificial intelligence system designed for success and personalised to you. For more information about Century and the modules that
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