Barnet and Southgate College
Barnet and Southgate College is a further education college in North London, England in the United Kingdom . It has three main campuses and two other learning centres in the London Borough of Barnet and the London Borough of Enfield, and is a member of the Collab Group of colleges.[2]
| Barnet and Southgate College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Wood Street , , EN5 4AZ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Further Education |
| Established | 1 November 2011 |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Department for Education URN | 130425 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| CEO | Darren Mepham (from 07/01/19)[1] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 16 to 18 |
| Website | http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/ |
The Wood Street campus of Barnet & Southgate College in Chipping Barnet.
History
The College was formed on 1 November 2011 with the merger between Barnet College and Southgate College.
Courses
Courses taught include academic qualifications (such as AS and A Levels), to more vocational studies such as City and Guilds courses and BTEC diplomas. The College also runs higher education courses (such as Foundation degrees) in a number of subjects. It has approximately 21,000 students.
College campuses
- Wood Street Campus, Barnet (includes "Tudor Hall", originally Queen Elizabeth's School). The Wood Street Campus reopened in September 2010 following a £50 million redevelopment, and provides a centre for its learners in the heart of High Barnet.
- Colindale Campus, Colindale. The Colindale Campus opened in August 2016 and runs vocational and short skills training courses, centred around Hairdressing (The Wella Centre of Excellence), Beauty and Construction.
- Southgate Campus, Southgate. The Southgate Campus runs Academic and Vocational courses and is home to the College's sports academies. The Southgate Campus includes automotive and electrical workshops, and has a Centre of Excellence for Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities.
- Edmonton Green Campus, Edmonton. This is the off-site provision for the Southgate Campus and works at improving community cohesion in and around the Edmonton Green area. The Centre offers educational opportunities to students not previously available to them.
- Hospitality House offers professional training in hospitality and the culinary arts at a commercial facility next to East Finchley Underground Station.
Locations
| Location | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Wood Street Campus | 51°39′08″N 0°12′01″W |
| Southgate Campus | 51°59′41″N 0°13′01″W |
| Edmonton Green Campus | 51°39′08″N 0°12′01″W |
Notable alumni
- Nicko McBrain (b. 1952), drummer for Iron Maiden
- Peter Banks, (1947-2013) guitarist of Yes, Flash, etc.
- Ozwald Boateng (b. 1967), fashion designer.
- Emma Bunton (b. 1976) , aka 'Baby Spice' singer and member of pop group Spice Girls.[3]
- Rick Wills (b. 1947) , bassist for Foreigner, Bad Company and The Jones Gang.
- Andy Summers (b. 1942), singer and guitarist for The Police, Soft Machine, The Animals.
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References
- "New CEO for Barnet and Southgate College". www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk. Barnet and Southgate College. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- Members
- "Emma Bunton | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
she left secondary at 16 and began studying drama at Barnet Technical College.
External links
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