North Warwickshire and Hinckley College

North Warwickshire and Hinckley College

Established	1996
Type	Further Education College
Principal & Chief Executive	Marion Plant OBE
Location	Hinckley Road Nuneaton Warwickshire CV11 6BH England
Local authority	Warwickshire
DfE URN	130836
Ofsted	Reports
Students	c.26,000
Gender	Coeducational
Ages	14+
Website	www.nwhc.ac.uk

Coordinates: 52°31′49″N 1°26′55″W / 52.5302°N 1.4486°W / 52.5302; -1.4486

North Warwickshire and Hinckley College is a Further Education College with campuses in Leicestershire, Nuneaton & Bedworth and North Warwickshire. It teaches a wide variety of learning programmes to students ranging from school students and Further Education students to adult and Higher Education learners.

History

North Warwickshire College began in 1910 as the 'Nuneaton Technical College' and the 'Nuneaton School of Art' respectively, with the Technical College catering mainly to mining students. In 1913 the college moved to a larger building containing a laboratory, lecture room, drawing room and handicraft room only for the college to close between 1914 and 1919 due to the First World War. When the college reopened after the war it changed its structure to include general education courses, the college grew further and relocated again in 1923 and became the 'County Mining and Technical School' in 1932. The size and scope of the education provided continued to grow over the next two decades and in 1952 the Art School was amalgamated with the college to form the 'Nuneaton Technical College and School of Art' and in 1958 the main campus was relocated to Hinckley Road where it remains.^{[citation needed]}

The college was subsequently renamed to 'North Warwickshire College of Technology and Art" until the merger with Hinckley College to become North Warwickshire and Hinckley College in 1996. On 2 December 2007 a fire broke out on the North Warwickshire site, starting in the first floor of the gymnasium and rapidly spreading to the outbuildings. The fire had destroyed around ten percent of the college building by the time it was extinguished.^[1] On 23 January 2009 a fire broke out in the roof on the Nuneaton site of the college. Water required to extinguish the fire has caused flooding, and officials have warned about potential problems that this could cause for certain courses.^[2]

Competitions

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College actively promotes a competitive spirit. Last year over 80 North Warwickshire & Hinckley Students registered and competed in competitions regionally and nationally. A large proportion of those who entered were recognised and celebrated by successfully achieving certificates and medals.^{[citation needed]}

Campus locations

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College has six campuses located in Leicestershire, Nuneaton & Bedworth and North Warwickshire.

• Nuneaton Campus - located on Hinckley Road, Nuneaton
• Atherstone Campus - located on Ratcliffe Road, Atherstone
• Bedworth Campus - located on High Street, Bedworth
• Current Hinckley Campus (until August 2011) - located on London Road, Hinckley
• New Hinckley Campus (opening September 2011)- located on Lower Bond Street Hinckley
• Bermuda Park Innovation Centre - located on St Davids Way, Bermuda Park
• Polesworth Campus - located on High Street, Polesworth

Campus developments

New Hinckley Campus – Opening September 2011

In September 2011, the College is opening a new Hinckley Campus which will be located on Lower Bond Street in the town centre. This £13m campus will be home to the College’s Creative Arts provision.

New Engineering Centre – Opening September 2011

A £1.5m grant from Warwickshire County Council has been secured to fund a new engineering facility at the College’s Nuneaton Campus, which will open at the start of the new College year. The teaching and learning area will include a workshop with integrated ICT and a virtual learning centre.

New Construction Centre – Expected to open September 2011

Plans are also progressing to move the College’s Construction provision to a new facility in Hinckley.

Further Education

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College offers a wide range of vocational and academic Further Education courses and training including full and part-time courses, professional training and Apprenticeships. These courses are aimed at those aged 16 plus and provide training in a variety of areas including Business, Hairdressing, Engineering and Sport.

The College also has real working environments to provide students with valuable experience in their chosen subject. These include Hair & Beauty Salons, Restaurants, Sport & Fitness Centre and Motor Vehicle workshops.

Work with schools

The Schools Team provision at North Warwickshire & Hinckley College was established in 1999 with the specific aim of reaching out to pre-16 students and offering an alternative curriculum through its strength in vocational learning.

Originally focused on Level 1 students with an aptitude for vocational learning, the offer has grown substantially in strength and depth. Today, the team offers eight individual programmes across 10 different subject sectors at levels ranging from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 qualifications across three counties.

Courses take place within workshops and facilities that are supported and recognised as exemplary within education and industry. The College also works closely with industrial partners.

The Nuneaton Academy

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College is the lead sponsor of the town's new flagship Academy, the Nuneaton Academy.

The George Eliot School

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College is the strong educational partner for The George Eliot School, a National Challenge Trust School in Nuneaton.

Higher Education

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College has an expanding portfolio of Higher Education (university level) courses offered on its own and in partnership with partnership universities. A range of qualifications are offered including Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and Foundation Degrees. Qualifications are offered in areas including Art & Design, Business, Computing & Management, Health & Social Care, Engineering, Sport, Teacher Training and Travel & Tourism.

The College has partnerships with five leading universities in the Midlands to deliver a range of courses. The partnerships with Birmingham City University, Coventry University, De Montfort University, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Warwick enable the College to design courses that link together and build on individuals existing qualifications.

Apprenticeships

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College offers a range of Apprenticeships to help individuals gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Apprenticeships can be done whether an individual is looking for a job that enables them to carry on learning whilst earning a wage, or are already in employment and want to gain relevant qualifications.

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College offers a wide range of Apprenticeships in subjects spanning many employment sectors.

Work with industry and businesses

Business Solutions at North Warwickshire & Hinckley College offers employers a broad range of practical solutions to drive organisational performance.^{[clarification needed]}

Training for businesses is delivered in the sectors listed below allowing employees to gain skills and nationally accredited qualifications:

• Leadership and Management
• Business Performance and Improvement
• Information Technology
• Construction
• Engineering
• Hospitality and Catering
• Retail
• Health and Social Care
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Hair and Beauty
• Motor Vehicle
• Gaming

The College has forged positive working relationships with major UK and international companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Arriva, First Group, Clamonta, Costco and Rentokil, as well as with a large number of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).^{[citation needed]}

British Youth Film Academy

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College is a member of the Co-operative British Youth Film Academy, working with the Academy to support the production of films and enabling students to gain valuable work experience on real film sets.

Professional and part-time courses

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College offers a range of professional and part-time courses allowing individuals to develop their career or learn a new skill for fun. Courses span a wide range of areas including Business & Management, Computing, Construction, Creative Arts, Foundation Learning, Floristry, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, Languages, Motor Vehicle, Sport and Teacher Training.

Facilities

Sport & Fitness Centre

The College’s Sport & Fitness Centre located at the Nuneaton Campus is open seven days a week to College staff and students and the public. The Centre provides the latest range of equipment, an all new fitness class timetable, one to one personal training and advice and Spinning studio.

The Salons

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College’s Hair & Beauty Salons are open to the public with students and the College’s team of therapists and stylists. A wide variety of treatments are offered including hair styling, perms, hair colouring, aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage, reflexology, nail treatments and massage.

WiseOwls Nursery

Located on the College's Nuneaton campus, WiseOwls nursery is open to students and non-students, and was recently awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted.

Glebegate Restaurant

The College's Glebegate Restaurant based at its Nuneaton Campus offers a range of lunch time and evening dining experiences.

Refresh

Refresh is the College’s lunch time eatery, where all food is freshly prepared to order and served by College students.

Notable alumni

• Bill Olner, Member of Parliament for Nuneaton (1992–2010)

References

1. ^ College Fire: Arson Suspected
2. ^ Damage In College Fire

External links

• College Website
• College OFSTED Reports