HQ Function

Serves as the largest campus for teaching across a wide range of subjects, houses key administrative offices, student support services, central college management, and main learning resources.

Notable Features:

Modern Learning Resource Centre (LRC), industry-standard workshops for vocational training (e.g., automotive, hair & beauty, catering), creative arts studios, a theatre, sports facilities, and the recently developed STEM Centre.

Work Culture:

The work culture at the Watford campus, and across West Herts College, is student-centric and collaborative. There's a strong emphasis on providing practical, career-focused education, fostering innovation in teaching methodologies, and engaging with the local community and industries. Staff are generally dedicated to supporting student success and continuous improvement.

HQ Significance:

The Watford campus is the college's flagship site, acting as the nerve centre for its operations and a vital educational institution for Watford and the wider Hertfordshire region, offering the broadest range of courses.

Values Reflected in HQ: The design and operation of the Watford campus aim to reflect West Herts College's core values, including student success, excellence in teaching and learning, inclusivity, community engagement, and responsiveness to employer needs.

Location:

West Herts College primarily serves students from Hertfordshire and the surrounding regions within the United Kingdom. While it welcomes international students to its diverse range of programmes and fosters a global outlook through its curriculum, its operational focus and physical campuses are concentrated within Hertfordshire. The college does not currently operate international branch campuses but engages globally through its diverse student body and educational partnerships where appropriate.

Street Address:

Hempstead Road

City:

Watford

State/Province:

Hertfordshire

Country:

United Kingdom