A New Chapter in Adult Learning At Havering Adult College, we are proud to reflect on a year of transformation and growth. In July 2024, our college received a ‘Requires Improvement’ rating from Ofsted. While this was not the result we aimed for, it marked the...
Important Changes: School Street Scheme at Brittons Centre From 2nd June 2025, a new School Street Scheme will start outside our Brittons Centre in Rainham. This means that cars and other vehicles won’t be allowed to drive on the road outside the school during busy...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 (12–18 May) is here, and this year’s theme—“Community”—couldn’t be more timely. As we navigate the pressures of modern life, from the rising cost of living to the demands of work and family, our mental well-being is more important...
To Write or Not to Write? (Definitely Write!) — And why Functional Skills English might be your perfect plot twist. Do you find joy in jotting down poems, stories, or dramatic texts that would make even Shakespeare say, “Now that’s good”? Fancy flexing your vocab...
With the rising cost of living, keeping well and keeping warm during the winter months can be challenging. That's why the London Borough of Havering are reaching out to all residents to ensure as many people as possible are aware of the support available in the...
Get Online Week at Havering Adult College: Empowering Digital Skills Last week, Havering Adult College celebrated Get Online Week, a nationwide initiative aimed at helping individuals boost their digital skills and confidence. The event brought learners from across...
Get Online Week is the UK’s largest and longest-running digital inclusion campaign, run every year by Good Things Foundation. In just one week, Get Online Week empowers tens of thousands of people with the skills and means to use the internet safely, confidently &...
Before you read on, test your numeracy skills with these five challenges. They get harder as you go along. See how far you can get.The Big Number Natter Let’s have a natter about maths. Yeah, I know, you might be thinking, “Maths? Really? That’s like asking me to...
Unlocking a Rewarding Career: How to Become a Teaching Assistant in the UK Are you passionate about education, helping students succeed, and making a positive impact on their lives? If so, a career as a teaching assistant in the United Kingdom might be the perfect...
During Learning Disabilities Week (19-25 June), learners from Havering Adult College’s Education for Independence (E4I) SEND Provision engaged in a series of fundraising activities for Great Ormond Street Hospital, successfully raising £786. These activities included...