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Excellence in further and higher education to transform students' lives (since 1849) in Hartlepool and the wider community #TransformingLives

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Tour our state‑of‑the‑art facilities at Hartlepool College.
Open Event: Wed 15th Oct, 5–7pm. See classrooms, workshops and more.

https://bit.ly/hcfeOEOct25

#TranformingLives #HCFEOpenEvents

07.10.2025 18:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Try something new at our Open Event ~ Wed 15th Oct, 5–7pm.

• Have-a-Go Activities across curriculum areas
• Explore your options
• Plan your future

Link: https://bit.ly/hcfeOEOct25

#TranformingLives #HCFEOpenEvents

02.10.2025 11:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our next Open Event is on Wed 15th Oct, 5–7pm.

• Explore courses
• Meet staff & students
• Get expert advice

Join us: https://bit.ly/hcfeOEOct25

#TranformingLives #HCFEOpenEvents

30.09.2025 18:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Emergency First Aid at Work course. A person’s hands are being wrapped in a bandage. Text on image: “Emergency First Aid at Work – 30 Oct – Book now at bit.ly/hcfeEFAWork.” Hartlepool College branding visible.

Emergency First Aid at Work course. A person’s hands are being wrapped in a bandage. Text on image: “Emergency First Aid at Work – 30 Oct – Book now at bit.ly/hcfeEFAWork.” Hartlepool College branding visible.

****L3 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK****

Gain lifesaving skills in just one day. Taught by qualified first aiders with real-life experience.

Next Date: Thurs 30 Oct, 2025
Apply Now >> bit.ly/hcfeEFAWork

#TransformingLives #FirstAid #Emergencies

30.09.2025 12:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Starting college with us in Sept 2025?

If you’ve applied, check your invite for your enrolment interview.

Haven’t applied yet? Do it now.

Apply: bit.ly/hcfeapplynow
More Info: bit.ly/hcfeinfo2526

#TransformingLives #NewLearners #NewTerm

14.08.2025 10:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Celebrating our students ~ amongst 400,000 achieving Level 3, vocational, technical & T Level success today.

Well done on your achievements ~ and good luck for the exciting journey ahead.

#ResultsDay #Vocational #Technical #TLevels #TransformingLives #AllResultsMatter

14.08.2025 07:52 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Flying the Flag for HCFE in Seville

Our final #TuringScheme trip of the summer is underway!

13 of our L3 Construction & T Level Surveying students are gaining hands-on experience in Spain - from live builds to summer schools. Proud to see them giving their best!

#FlagItHCFE #TransformingLives

17.07.2025 10:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
HCFE Engineering students enjoying a beach football match with local players in Salerno, mixing fun with cultural exchange during their Turing Scheme placement.

HCFE Engineering students enjoying a beach football match with local players in Salerno, mixing fun with cultural exchange during their Turing Scheme placement.

Our Engineering cohort flying the flag in Salerno, taking a well-earned break from sightseeing during their Turing Scheme placement.

Our Engineering cohort flying the flag in Salerno, taking a well-earned break from sightseeing during their Turing Scheme placement.

HCFE Engineering students gaining hands-on experience during their Turing Scheme placement in Salerno, Italy.

HCFE Engineering students gaining hands-on experience during their Turing Scheme placement in Salerno, Italy.

From Hartlepool to Salerno in 12 hours ~ flying the flag for HCFE on Santa Teresa Beach (Amalfi Coast)

From Hartlepool to Salerno in 12 hours ~ flying the flag for HCFE on Santa Teresa Beach (Amalfi Coast)

Twelve of our Engineering students have just returned from a Turing Scheme placement in Salerno, Italy.

Three weeks of hands-on work, cultural discovery and flying the flag for HCFE.

Read the full story: bit.ly/hcfenews90

#TransformingLives #ExhchangingCultures #Salerno2025 #TuringScheme

09.07.2025 14:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Yesterday we welcomed Year 10s from Easington Academy and Northfield School for our annual #FELife experience.

From Health and Care to Policing and Fabrication, students got a real insight into College life.

#TransformingLives #CollegeLife #Year10s #Schools

02.07.2025 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Following on from our teaser reel earlier today, here’s a closer look at Day 3 of #FELife with Year 10s from Dyke House Academy

From Construction to Sport and VR Policing, they explored life at College hands-on.

Look out for more reels and photos tomorrow.

#TransformingLives #CollegeLife #Year10s

01.07.2025 14:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Yesterday we welcomed Year 10s from Dyke House School for Day 3 of our #FELife sessions.

They got stuck into hands-on tasters in Joinery, Brickwork, Engineering, Catering, Aerospace, VR Policing and more.

Today, we welcome Easington & Northfield Schools

#TransformingLives #CollegeLife

01.07.2025 10:53 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Lovely to see children from #KiddikinsNursery exploring our Early Years spaces recently.

With the support of our students, they took part in sensory play and hands-on learning in our interactive nursery setting.

Huge thanks to Linda at Kiddikins for supporting student progression.

26.06.2025 12:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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From murals and makeovers to raising over £1,000, our College students and staff continue to support @alicehousehospice.bsky.social through our ongoing partnership and patronage.

Read More: bit.ly/hcfenews88

#TransformingLives #Community #Charity #Volunteering #Enrichment

25.06.2025 15:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Yr 8 & 9 students from High Tunstall and English Martyrs joined us to mark our 10th year celebrating WES’s #INWED25.

They explored Mechanical, Aeronautical and Fabrication & Welding in hands-on sessions.

Engineering has space for everyone.

#WomenInEngineering #TransformingLives

23.06.2025 13:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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@tanglewoodgames.bsky.social set a live game design brief for our BTEC IT students.

Tanglewood: “The creativity, design, and effort were really impressive.”

Congrats to Cian Veart, who came out on top with an innovative and challenging game.

#HartlepoolCollege #GameDesign #DigitalCareers

19.06.2025 13:12 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Last night we opened our '175 Design Exhibition' ~ celebrating the Creative Class of 2025 and 175 years of Hartlepool College. ~ Level 2 & 3 Art & Design students showcased inspiring, original work.

#TransformingLives #Art #Design #Creative

18.06.2025 13:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Celebrate the Creative Class of 2025 ~

'175 Design Exhibition' See bold, creative work from Level 2 & 3 Art & Design students.

📅 Tues 17 June
🕓 4.00 – 6.00 pm
📍 Hartlepool College of FE

Support the next wave of creative talent!

#TransformingLives #Art #Design #Exhibition #Classof2025

16.06.2025 15:08 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Natalie Waistell is using her apprenticeship at Hartlepool College to support Water Babies’ national charity campaign, raising thousands and leading local marketing efforts.

Read the story: bit.ly/hcfenews86

11.06.2025 14:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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WE ARE HARTLEPOOL: Community Bulletin

As part of #VolunteersWeek, we’re spotlighting @TheStudioHpool ~ a volunteer-led creative hub offering affordable music spaces & partnerships with organisations.

Get involved >> www.thestudiohartlepool.co.uk/volunteer

#WeAreHartlepool #TransformingLives

05.06.2025 14:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Our Health, Social Care & Early Years students hosted Cleveland Fire Brigade's Befriending Service for an amazing community event!

From Hartlepool history quizzes to meaningful conversations about student life 50+ years ago. The connections made were incredible.

#CommunityFocus #TransformingLives

04.06.2025 12:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our Hospitality & Catering and Travel & Tourism students are proudly flying the HCFE flag during their Turing Scheme placements in Crete. From kitchens to coastlines, they’re gaining real experience and representing the College with pride.

#FlagItHCFE #TuringScheme #Crete

02.06.2025 13:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Pipefitting Scholarship – Real Pay. Real Futures.

Get paid to train in pipefitting with our ECITB Scholarship:

- £60 weekly allowance
- Level 2 Diploma
- Hands-on experience

For ages 16+ with GCSE Grade 4+ in Maths & English

📝 Register by 16 June: bit.ly/ECITBpfschol...

20.05.2025 15:50 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Hartlepool to Crete! Our Travel, Tourism & Aviation and Hospitality & Catering students are now in Crete for their 3-week Turing Scheme placement.

They’re gaining hands-on experience, exploring the island, and proudly displaying our flags.

#TransformandoVidas #Crete #TuringScheme #FlagItHCFE

20.05.2025 09:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Staff wrapped up #MHAW2025 last Friday, with a beach clean and walk along the Hartlepool coast - laughs, fresh air, and great chats.

As we hit the final stretch of the year, look after your mental health and keep going. You’ve got this.

#TransformingLives #WeAreHCFE #MHAW2025

19.05.2025 14:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our SEN students are leading the way this #MHAW2025, embracing the theme of Community by taking action to support mental well-being. Through daily litter picks, they're not only cleaning up our environment but also fostering connections and promoting belonging.

#TransformingLives #OurCommunity

13.05.2025 14:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Transform your future with our ECITB Pipefitting Scholarships.

£60 weekly allowance / ECITB Level 2 Diploma
Real-world experience / Skills for engineering careers

Open Event: 11 June, 4–6pm, Scarborough St, Hartlepool.

More info: bit.ly/ECITBpfschol...

#TransformingLives #ECITB #Pipefitting

12.05.2025 13:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. 

Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special.  

#HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special. #HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. 

Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special.  

#HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special. #HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. 

Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special.  

#HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special. #HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. 

Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special.  

#HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit. Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special. #HCFERespect

#VEDay at Hartlepool College was a powerful reminder of the past and a celebration of community spirit.

Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us for the service, activities, and 1940s street party in the Atrium. Your effort and creativity made today something special.

#HCFERespect

08.05.2025 15:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Almost 150 apprentices from our School of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering showcased their final-year projects at Project Presentation Day. Visitors, guests and employers explored real-world solutions, innovation and skill.

Read more: bit.ly/hcfenews85

#PPD2025 #TransformingLives #Apprentices

08.05.2025 14:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As part of our VE Day celebrations today, staff and students gathered for a moment of reflection.

Paul McCully & Ian Witney read 'The Exhortation', followed by 'The Last Post' & 'Rouse/Kohema' by Graeme Fallowfield and the raising of the flag by our facilities team.

#VEDay #LestWeForget

08.05.2025 10:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our students took part in a powerful road safety event in partnership with @clevelandfb.bsky.social.

The event included a LIVE rescue demo outside the College with L3 Uniformed Services student Emily Neath-Crannage volunteering as the casualty.

Read more and see the photos: bit.ly/hcfenews84

07.05.2025 13:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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