Hartlepool College of Further Education

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

Are you looking to strengthen your laboratory workforce?

This apprenticeship develops technicians who can run tests, maintain records, follow quality systems, safe lab practice, data analysis, quality systems and equipment use and work safely with minimal supervision.

It suits employers in science, pharma, nuclear, education and analytical services. Training applies directly to your laboratory.

To find out more, please contact [email protected]

11/06/2026

Reading, confidence and community.

Our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner students were back at Ward Jackson C of E Primary School this week for their weekly reading club, joined by our Principal and Chief Executive, Darren Hankey.

Darren read with children from KS1 and KS2 before they took part in literacy-based activities based on Mr Wolf’s Pancakes.

The reading club supports a wider town-wide focus on improving literacy and helping children enjoy reading from an early age.

A lovely example of our students putting their skills into practice and making a difference.

10/06/2026

Hartlepool College Performing Arts (HCPA) Summer School is now open for sign-ups.

Join us on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August - 10am to 3.30pm for two days of singing, dancing and acting here at Hartlepool College.

This fully funded Summer School is open to anyone aged 12 to 18 and is a chance to build confidence, learn new skills and work with our Performing Arts team in a creative and supportive setting.

Sign up: tinyurl.com/HCPASummerSignUp
More info: tinyurl.com/HCPASummerSchoolInfo

08/06/2026

This week is National Carers Week, and today we were proud to host a very special event in honour of Hartlepool Carers and the Pool Together initiative.

We have partnered with Pool Together to celebrate the incredible and often invisible work of carers in our community, and to mark the first anniversary of a movement that has been bringing people together, with kindness at its heart.

Hartlepool Carers have supported our community for over 30 years. There are an estimated 6,000 carers in Hartlepool alone, with more than 4,000 hidden carers who may not even identify themselves as such. Today we heard about the new Hartlepool Carers Strategy, a shared vision for meaningful partnership across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector, which aims to keep carers healthy, connected and included in the decisions that shape their lives.

We also celebrated what Pool Together has already made possible in just one year, from their launch event to the Week of Action, 12 Days of Kindness, and Love Our Street projects. We also celebrated the fantastic work delivered by our own learners in local care homes, creating intergenerational connections across different communities in Hartlepool.

Attendees enjoyed meditation and sound bath sessions, conversations with a wide variety of local organisations, and wonderful food provided by Sheesh Mahal. To conclude the day, attendees were also invited to make pledges, and tied them to a 'pledge tree.'

Thank you to everyone who came, spoke, and made this event so meaningful.

08/06/2026

We Are Hartlepool - Community Spotlight

We're shining a light on one of our town's most-loved annual events. FC Fest 2026 returns to Grayfields, Jesmond Gardens on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th June.

What started in 2022 with 700 people has grown into a full-scale community festival, with over 2,000 people coming together for food, music, and family fun last year, and 2,500 expected through the gates this time around.

The line-up this year includes:
The Cassettes • Supersonic Queen • Maybe Oasis • Chasing Mumford • Sam of Fender • Mardy Bums • Electric Sheep • K-Pop Superstars • Ska Beats • Acoustic Mafia • Tiff Cope • Aden & Tom
Plus compere DJ Les Watts with special guest Dave Easton.

Tickets from just £22 for adults, £11 for under 18s, and free for children under 6.
Doors open 4pm Friday, 12pm Saturday.

Grab yours at fchartlepool.com/events

08/06/2026

Our Level 3 Beauty Therapy students recently welcomed Jordan from Fate by Jordan to College for a specialist Classic Lash Extensions masterclass.

Jordan shared industry knowledge on lash care, application techniques and best practice, before guiding students through each stage of the treatment.

Experiences like this help our students develop their skills, learn from working professionals and gain insight into current industry standards.

03/06/2026

Thinking about a future in fitness?

Ian Clark, our Head of High Performance Sport, explains what you can expect from our new Level 3 Sports, Fitness and Personal Training course launching in 2026.

From coaching and nutrition to personal training and sports massage, you will build skills in our gym facilities while working towards a career in the industry.

Watch the full video: https://tinyurl.com/HCscdVid

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/HCL3scd