News & Events
Apprenticeship Award Success
Two companies nominated by the Royal Forest of Dean College have achieved praise at the regional and national apprenticeship awards. READ MORE>>
RFDC and Gloscol to merge in 2011
Governors at the Royal Forest of Dean College and Gloucestershire College have agreed to commence merger talks to create by far the largest further education college in Gloucestershire. READ MORE >>
College receives Quality Award
John Hayes, skills minister, presented the Royal Forest of Dean College with a Quality Award for working with unionlearn to provide programmes for learners in the work environment at the unionlearn annual conference in London, on July 12. READ MORE >>
Come and see us on the Sunshine Bus tour
The Royal Forest of Dean College will be touring across two counties with Sunshine Radio at the end of August. The theme of the bus tour is the 1980's to celebrate the colleges 25th Anniversary. There will be games, music and even rollerskating! READ MORE>>
New Students start with a Splash
Over fifty students joining the Sixth Form Centre at the Royal Forest of Dean College in September attended a “Make a Splash” Fresher’s event at College on July 20th. The event is similar to “The Apprentice” without “You’re Fired”! Teams came up with 10 business ideas which they developed and presented to a judging panel. READ MORE >>
Enrol now for a new future
New this year – a year-long guide! Courses from September 2010 through to July 2011
- Over 50 Adult Community Leisure courses
- More than 50 Part-time qualification courses
- 30+ Business courses
Celebrations for VQ Day
On the 23rd July the Royal Forest of Dean College celebrated national VQ Day with two events. The construction team put on a trade fair at the Mitcheldean campus and at Five Acres an event was organised to celebrate the completion of the "Cucina D'Inferno" (Hell's Kitchen) project. READ MORE>>
Desperately seeking ex students!
The Royal Forest of Dean College is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary and is searching for ex students? Whatever you have achieved, however big or small the college wants to hear from you! READ MORE>>
Students raise money for a cow!
Fast Track Learners at The Royal Forest of Dean College raised money to buy a cow from Oxfam unwrapped for a family in the third world! READ MORE >>
Celebrations for VQ Day
On the 23rd June students and staff at The Royal Forest of Dean College will be celebrating national VQ Day, to raise the profile of vocational qualifications and celebrate vocational learner success. Three events have been organised which include a coffee morning, a construction fair and a celebration buffet. These events have been organised to enable students to share their work with employers, family and also involve local businesses and the community. READ MORE>>
Construction students to learn by work!
With young people in the Forest of Dean finding it hard to gain employment in the current economic climate, a new work experience programme has been set up by The Royal Forest of Dean College’s construction training department to help rectify this problem. READ MORE >>
College Election results!
The Royal Forest of Dean Colleges, Liberal Democrat candidate, Robert Green, wins the majorty vote at the college election. READ MORE >>
Pamper days raise over £500 for charity!
Beauty Therapy students at the Royal Forest of Dean College organised a pamper day on the Thursday 6th May in aid of the Great Oaks Hospice. READ MORE >>
Makeover for 25th celebrations!
th Anniversary in September and to celebrate the event current art students have been developing a 25th Anniversary logo. READ MORE >>
Diploma in Business Studies
Gain practical skills in business with our diploma course. READ MORE >>
Pamper Day for Charity
Beauty Therapy students at the Royal Forest of Dean College are organising a pamper day on the Thursday 6th May from 9.30-3.30pm in aid of the Great Oaks Hospice. READ MORE>>
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy courses
In response to recent Department of Health and NHS reports on the need to Improve Access to Psychological Therapies, Clarity CBT and the Royal Forest of Dean College have created a unique progressive training programme. READ MORE >>
We have places on our Full time and Part time Construction courses
This is an excellent way to learn a trade in a well equipped, modern, realistic working environment, at our workshops in the Vantage Point Business Village in Mitcheldean. READ MORE>>
College on the campaign trail
Local politicians will be coming to the Royal Forest of Dean College on the 27th April to support their college candidates, who will be presenting their manifestos, and for a question and answer session. READ MORE>>
Swimming for Haiti
Learners on the Supported Learning Foundation Programme at the Royal Forest of Dean College raised £226 for the Haiti Appeal by organising a range of fundraising events... READ MORE>>
Royall visit at RFDC!
Baroness Royall visited the Royal Forest of Dean College on Friday 26th March. The reason for her visit was to attend a Sociology class for questions and answers with students and also have a tour of the facilities... READ MORE>>
Apprenticeship Open Days 10th/12th May
Have you considered an apprentice? An apprentice could provide you with the extra resource your company needs to grow? The Royal Forest of Dean College and The Business Training Centre would like to invite you to attend one of our two open days... READ MORE>>
HE Open Door Day - 22nd April
Come and find out about the university-partnered Foundation Degree, Foundation Certificate or HE Certificate that could give you a great future! Our team will be ready and waiting to provide information, advice and guidance on course options, length, cost and much more... READ MORE>>
College team shines at awards
The Learner Services team at the Royal Forest of Dean College are delighted to be runners up at the 2009 LSIS (Learner and Skills Improvement Service) National Star Awards.
Active Young Citizens in Europe
College staff and students recently hosted visitors from Sweden, Germany, Turkey, France and the Czech Republic as part of the Active Young Citizens project.
College Open Evening
Five Acres Campus – Tuesday 11th May 5.30pm–7.30pm
For further information contact Learner Services on 01594 838432
Opening PMLD Unit (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties)
Mark Harper Shadow Minister for Disabled People opened the PMLD Unit on 22nd January.
Job Centre Plus – Work Focused Training
Ongoing
Contact your local Job Centre Plus for further information
The Royal Forest of Dean College is celebrating its 25
