Welcome to the Royal Forest of Dean College

Whether you are looking for a change in career direction or thinking about your future dreams and aspirations we have a team of committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff just waiting to help you achieve your full potential by developing your knowledge, skills, self-esteem and confidence combined with high quality learning and teaching and excellent facilities. If you have any questions, you can just ask us! Phone us on 01594 838432, email us at enquiries@rfdc.ac.uk or call in to our learner services area by the main reception at Five Acres Campus.

We look forward to welcoming you. Janak Patel

Specialist Facility opens

Specialist Facilities opens at the Royal Forest of Dean College

Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean and Shadow Minister for Disabled People, officially opened the PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities) unit at the Royal Forest of Dean College on Friday 22nd January. >>

College needs local businesses

This week is National Apprenticeship week, and at the Royal Forest of Dean College (RFDC) we are searching for local businesses to take on young apprentices. >>

'Make a difference fund'

In honour of Gail Walkerdine, who was a Learner Mentor at the Royal Forest of Dean College, and to help us continue her work, we are accepting donations to the 'Make a difference fund'.

Gail's family has donated £1,600 raised from donations at her funeral. The money will go into the 'Make a difference fund' which gives students, who would not otherwise qualify for any other form of financial support, the opportunity to come to the college and achieve their goals.

You can make a donation in honour of Gail Walkerdine to the Royal Forest of Dean College 'Make a difference fund' by either:

Phone - please call 01594 838400

Cheque - please make cheques payable to RFDC and mark on the back 'Make a difference'. Please send the cheques to: RFDC, Five Acres, Coleford, Glos GL16 7JT.