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Graeme Fallowfield with current students and their dads

Teaching comes full circle

Teaching the sons of two men he taught 30yrs ago...

Getting Further with English and maths

There’s a new initiative at Hartlepool College of Further Education to tackle achievement levels in GCSE English and maths. Action is needed to return results to pre-COVID levels, and this new programme will bridge lost time and gaps in education.

New Learners 2025

Attention to all new students who will be joining our college for the first time this upcoming academic year in September 2025!  As we approach the end of the summer holidays, we want to make sure you're well-prepared for your exciting journey ahead with us. We're thrilled to have you on board and want to share some important information.

Excellence in Further and Higher Education to transform students' lives

Welcome to the Hartlepool College of Further Education website. Here you can search for courses, get support and find out what’s happening. Whatever your reason for coming to college, we can help transform your life. Start your journey now…

At 79 years young, James Cockburn was sick of looking at four walls at home so had a look through the College’s prospectus in August to see if there was anything that would appeal to him and hopefully, he could learn a new skill.

Courses

Whatever course you choose, you'll get the highest level of training from specialist tutors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience of working not just in education but also in industry.