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The Kier Group Open Doors Week is a fantastic opportunity for people to find out more about careers in construction and the projects in their local area. Harrow College Students visited the Kier Depot in Harrow to have a look around the site as well as to discuss career paths and work experience opportunities with a graduate Quantity Surveyor that had just started working at Kier, and the assistant site manager that ran the depot.
Level 2 and 3 plumbing & heating students from colleges nationwide were competing in a live practical installation for the chance to win the HIP Learner of the year award. Representing Harrow College were Level 2 plumbing student, Zakariya Abdirahman, who is deaf and a BSL user, and Level 3 plumbing student, Mustafa Shehu.
For the competition, both students were given a technical drawing of a boiler, shower, radiator and water heater and had to fit all the components and the pipework to industry standards within 6 hours. Zakariya and Mustafa had to demonstrate strong pipe bending, and soldering skills in this time.
The competition was judged by representatives from the CIPHE, Technical manager of the Institute of Plumbing, along with judges from the Water Regulations and Baxi Boilers. The Department at Harrow College are extremely proud of all the hard work and commitment that both students have shown to represent the college to an outstanding level!
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At Harrow College, we celebrated International Women’s Day with a Women into Construction and Green Skills Courses and Careers Fair. We did this in partnership with the non-profit organisation, Women in Construction. The day consisted of training workshops as well as insight seminars given by specialists working in the industry. Our students found the day to be invaluable as it provided them with the opportunity to network with potential career mentors and to gain confidence.
It was a busy day for us on International Womens Day! We also enjoyed a visit from Rachel Jones (pictured), a successful Plumber and lecturer.
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At Harrow College, we celebrated International Women’s Day with a Women into Construction and Green Skills Courses and Careers Fair. We did this in partnership with the non-profit organisation, Women in Construction. The day consisted of training workshops as well as insight seminars given by specialists working in the industry. Our students found the day to be invaluable as it provided them with the opportunity to network with potential career mentors and to gain confidence.
It was a busy day for us on International Womens Day! We also enjoyed a visit from Rachel Jones (pictured), a successful Plumber and lecturer.
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Four Business students from Level 2, Level 3 and Access courses, attended a business networking event at Metro Bank Harrow, where they were able to meet local business owners & representatives as well as find out how networking events are organised & run.
It was a wonderful evening, & the business representatives were blown away with the confidence and maturity of our students and their ability to ask such astute business questions!
Ian Randell from the North West London Chamber and Adam Durrant, Local Director of Metro Bank Harrow were delighted to meet our Business students.
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Harrow College and Uxbridge College (HCUC) are celebrating high praise from Ofsted for their educational standards, in the first inspection since the merger of the two colleges.
Outstanding judgements were made to five of the eight areas of performance in Ofsted’s recent report including the prized area of Quality of Education, with the remaining three areas as good, following their inspection visit in February 2022.
The report found students and apprentices to be “highly motivated to learn and achieve” and that “They thrive in their studies and are inspired by their lessons.” It further noted students receive “excellent support from their teachers and support staff”, saying they “learn exceptionally and make excellent progress” and have “excellent attitudes to learning”.
The inspection across the west London campuses in Uxbridge, Hayes, Harrow on the Hill and Harrow Weald, also praised opportunities for adult learners such as those on Apprenticeship programmes and “…highly effective sector-based work programmes.”.
The eight areas the inspection looked at are:
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Outstanding |
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Education Programmes for Young People |
Outstanding |
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Adult Learning Programmes |
Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes |
Outstanding |
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Leadership and Management |
Outstanding |
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Apprenticeships |
Good |
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Provision for Learners with High Needs |
Good |
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Personal Development |
Good |
The above profile provided an overall Good grade.
As well as successes around teaching and learning at HCUC, student support and academic culture were also highlighted. Emotional support offered to vulnerable learners by staff was deemed “exceptional”, leading to significant improvements in learners’ confidence. HCUC was seen to have “a culture of academic excellence” and “a rich and high-quality curriculum offer”. “Exceptionally high standards” were also set by leaders and managers for teacher performance, which the college kept “consistently high.”
Partnership work at HCUC was also praised, including the work with Brunel University London and other partners to launch and develop the West London Institute of Technology, which delivers high quality technical education in STEM areas and is based at the Uxbridge Campus.
The HCUC College Group, which resulted from the 2017 merger of Harrow College and Uxbridge College has nearly 10,000 young and adult learners.
Dr Darrell DeSouza, CEO and Group Principal of HCUC, said: “This is an extremely impressive inspection report, confirming the strengths and areas of excellence that epitomise the provision at HCUC, particularly so considering the pressures of the last few years with the impact of the pandemic and the merger. It is testimony to the dedication and professionalism of our magnificent staff throughout this time and it is particularly pleasing that inspectors recognised the brilliant attitude of our diverse set of learners that helps them to make the most of the outstanding quality of education they receive here at HCUC.
“The core message coming across to us from Ofsted’s report is that what really matters for our students is really working. With 92% of our provision delivered to young people and adult learners, we are so proud that these areas of our performance were both graded as Outstanding.
“We are delighted to see every aspect of college life encompassed under the top two rating levels – Outstanding or Good – with the comments made by the inspectors reflecting our genuine commitment and integrity in ensuring the success and welfare of our students.”
Dylan McTaggart, Deputy CEO of HCUC and Principal of Uxbridge College, said: “These results are extremely positive for Uxbridge College and across HCUC, and we are very proud indeed to see both our efforts and achievements reflected in the Ofsted inspectors’ ratings and comments. At Uxbridge College, the ambition for students achieving in the highest proportions, and the support for each and every student shown over so many years was realised in that week as Outstanding Quality of Education - congratulations!
“We are immensely proud of the report’s recognition of the strength of our teaching, student achievement and curriculum strength, noting that the outstanding judgements covered over 92% of the 10,000-student provision at HCUC.
HCUC students and staff were recognised for their continuous effort to elevate the College’s offer and impact and just look at the strength and breadth of positive comments in the report - well done!”
Jo Withers, Principal of Harrow College, said: “The merger between Harrow College and Uxbridge College has been an incredibly positive step forwards for both colleges, with shared expertise and resources providing an expansion of excellent opportunities on either side. Harrow College was particularly pleased to see the positive comments by inspectors around our facilities for Health and Social Care training and to support the care of high needs students.”
Nick Davies, HCUC Chair of Governors, said: “Staff and students were a credit to the College, which is the best reflection of the quality of education across the College group. On behalf of the Governing Body, congratulations HCUC!”
To read the full report please click here.
Exam dates Maths GCSE:
20th May : Maths Paper 1
7th June: Maths Paper 2 ( Calculator)
13th June: Maths Paper 3 (Calculator)
Exam Dates English GCSE:
18th May
10th of June
Things to carry with you for your Maths paper 1 Exam:
- ID CARD
- Black pens
- HB pencils
- Ruler
- Rubber
- Sharpener
Do you want to improve your English and maths? Join one of ESOL Intensive Daytime Courses starting on 27 June 2022.
Many students are eligible for FREE or reduced fees - *please come along at one of the information and enrolment times below and we will be able to confirm if you are eligible for free courses and assess your skills to find the best course for you.
Course information:
There are four ESOL Intensive Day courses on offer.
We will assess your skills at the information and enrolment sessions to make sure the course is right for you.
- Preparation for Pre-Entry
- Functional Skills English (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3)
- Functional Skills Maths (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3)
- Essential Digital Skills (ESDQ) (Entry 3 and Level 1)
Course dates: 27/06/2022 - 22/07/2022.
All courses are subject to availability
Interested?
Come to one of our information and enrolment sessions.
Visit the Reception at our Harrow-on-the-Hill Campus on Lowlands Road (HA1 3AQ) during one of the times below:
Wednesday 15th June: 10.30am - 2.00pm
Thursday 16th June: 10.30am - 2.00pm
Things to bring with you:
· Proof of residency (Passport /Home Office documents)
· Proof of benefits (3 months in date, and with your name on it)
· Exam certificates/results
· £39 registration fees
· Fees for some courses are full cost for those who are not on means tested benefits.
Please note that enrolment could take approximately one hour.
Principal, Jo Withers, held a student art competition to help create an inspiring and dynamic environment on campus by displaying students submissions and showcasing student talent throughout our two campuses.
Students were asked to consider what these two words meant to them; they were then asked to come up with artwork reflecting one word or both words.
Entry Criteria for the competition was as follows:
HCUC Principal, Darrell DeSouza, Artist, Gabriel Agunwah, Artist, Chike Azuonye,
HC Principal, Jo Withers & HC Graphic Designer, Natasha Coutinho.
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| Skyler Murray - Level 2 Art & Design | Alvia Fernandes - GCSE Science | Raahi Patel - Level 3 Business | |
Winner |
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| Eric Madinga - Level 3 Access to Business |
Highly Commended |
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| Early Years Level 2* |
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| Abdul Ahmadyar - Level 2 Plumbing | Entry Level 3 IT* | Entry Level 3 IT** | Entry Level 3 IT*** |
Highly Commended |
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| Madhavi Patel - ESOL Entry 3 | ESOL Level 2 Group A* | Maria Hammoud - ESOL Entry 1 |
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| Sahand Sabbagh-Pour - Asdan Realising Aspirations | Antony Laws - Level 1 Multiskills |
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| Aashiah Tahir - Level 3 Health and Social Care |
Thank you to everyone that participated in this years competition. Your contributions were absolutely astounding! Congratulations to all those that won awards.
Early Years Level 2* - Maria Cojanu, Aliyah Daglish, Izabela Grzybek, Leanne Mirza, Dhrisha Savchand, Johana Stefani, Reign Welch
Entry Level 3 IT* - Mohamed Abu, Thanushan Arulnathan, Ahmad Adil Ishaq Dawood, Mariglen Dishmema, Caio Gusmao, Viral Sonara, Myuran Teotas
Entry Level 3 IT** - Sofiya Choudhary, Vadym Kostiuk, Nicholas Liguori, Sudina Rai, Kaled Yactine, Loic Balinguin
Entry Level 3 IT*** - Nadir Bakith Bubeker, Duong Dai Nguyen, Andreea Ivan, Harshadkumar Jentilal, Bilal Maywand, Denisa Potocel
ESOL Level 2 Group A* - Maria Abbas, Len Al Alouch, Ghasaq Alnaser, Asma Baqi, Jarotpom Berman, Jing Chen, Maria Farooq, Jemal Ahmed Kahsay, Florida Lusha, Violeta Marian, Sima Omidi, El Maaroufi Sanae Serroukh, Faisal Suleyman, Abida Qarizadah, Sorangie Valbuena Cabrere