Counselling - Introduction

Overview +

RHACC is one of nine institutes of adult learning (IAL) in the UK and was established on October 1st, 2017 through the merger of Richmond Adult and Community College and Hillcroft College.

It is built on their shared expertise in adult learning and their commitment to the needs of adults and communities that need further educational or tailored opportunities to develop the skills to thrive and achieve their potential.

With two campuses and superb facilities including a dedicated Art School and Business School, Women-only Education, a 120-seat theatre, specialist co-working and office space, meeting rooms, classrooms, workshops and kitchens - RHACC is a hive of activity during the day, evenings and weekends.

Serving over 7000 learners each year RHACC offers a vibrant learning environment tailored specifically for adult learners.

Our Mission

Empowering adults and communities through education, skills and enterprise

By 2021 RHACC will be the outstanding learning provider of choice for adults and communities in South West London and beyond.

• Providing progression to work, wellbeing and empowerment for adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds through a curriculum with starting points for all, made accessible through an adult approach to learning.

• Closing achievement gaps between the most advantaged and disadvantaged adults

• Outstanding standards in teaching and learning

• Operating from excellent classroom, community and residential facilities, accessible to all, that inspire and support learners to achieve

• Using enhanced links with stakeholders and partners to disseminate best practice, enrich learning and support the highest levels of learner achievement

• Continuously developing staff expertise in an environment where staff feel valued and share governors’ ambition for learners

• Achieving income levels which enable investment in the curriculum, the estate and sustainable growth

The key to RHACC’s recent growth and success has been its ability to adapt to the challenges of constantly changing social and economic trends, as well as responding to major changes in Government Policy on adult funding. As a result, our achievement rates are above national standards and we were rated as a Grade 2 "Good" college by Ofsted in January 2020.

RHACC was shortlisted for adult community learning provider of the year in 2021 in the Tes FE Awards.