The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Address
High Road Tottenham , London , N15 4RU England
Information
Type	Further education
Established	1897-1990 – founding institutions 2009 – College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London 2017 – constituent college of Capital City College Group
Local authority	London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Enfield
Department for Education URN	130421 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
CEO	Angela Joyce
Staff	1500-2000 across Capital City College Group
Gender	Mixed
Age	16+
Enrollment	Our colleges train over 25,000 students every year, equipping them with the academic and vocational skills and knowledge they need to progress into employment or higher education.
Website	https://www.capitalccg.ac.uk/conel

The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (often called CONEL) is a college in North London, England. It helps students aged 16 and older get ready for jobs or university.

CONEL was created in 2009 when two colleges, Enfield College and The College of North East London, joined together. The college has two main locations, one in Tottenham and one in Enfield. Most of its students come from the areas of Haringey, Enfield, and Hackney. Since 2017, CONEL has been part of the Capital City College Group (CCCG), which also includes City and Islington College and Westminster Kingsway College.

What Can You Study at CONEL?

CONEL offers many different courses to help students learn new skills and get qualifications. These courses can help you get a job or go on to study at university.

Some of the courses you can take include:

• GCSEs: These are qualifications you usually take at the end of secondary school.
• A Levels: These are advanced qualifications often needed to get into university.
• BTECs: These are practical, work-related qualifications.
• NVQs: These are qualifications based on skills needed for specific jobs.
• Access courses: These courses help adults get ready for university if they don't have traditional qualifications.

The college also works with universities to offer higher-level courses. For example, you can study Teacher Education with Canterbury Christ Church University, Higher Education Studies with Birkbeck, University of London, and Counselling with Middlesex University. Since 2012, CONEL has also offered Higher National Certificates (HNCs) in subjects like Computing, Engineering, and Games and Animation.

College Locations and Facilities

CONEL has two main centres, each with great facilities to help students learn.

Tottenham Centre

The Tottenham Centre has two buildings: a large one on High Road and a smaller one called Tottenham Green. Both are close to Seven Sisters station.

At the Tottenham Centre, you'll find:

• A modern library for studying and research.
• Up-to-date computer, music, and media rooms.
• An exam and conference hall that can hold many people.
• Refurbished hairdressing and beauty salons, including 'The Salon' which is open to the public.

Courses offered at the Tottenham Centre include:

• Accounting
• Construction
• Creative and Media
• English and Maths
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
• ICT and Computing
• Public Services
• Science
• Fitness
• Supported Learning
• Teacher Education
• Health and Social Care (at the Tottenham Green site)

Enfield Centre

The Enfield Centre is a short walk from Southbury and Brimsdown train stations and is well-served by buses. It includes the special Kingfisher House building, designed by famous architects.

The Enfield Centre is currently being updated with new facilities, including:

• A new Construction Centre.
• 'The Hub,' a place where students can get help and support.
• A new building called 'The Link' that connects Kingfisher House and Park.

At Enfield, you'll find:

• Specialist rooms for hairdressing and beauty.
• Computer suites and media facilities.
• Science laboratories.
• A sports centre and a large outdoor playing field for sports like football.
• Drama students can even use the amazing Chicken Shed Theatre to learn in a professional setting.

The Enfield Centre is also home to the college's excellent Football Academy, which works with Boreham Wood FC. This academy has helped many players join the England College Team!

Courses offered at the Enfield Centre include:

• Business and Business Admin
• Construction
• Creative and Media
• English and Maths
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
• Health and Social Care
• ICT and Computing
• Public Services
• Science
• Sport
• Supported Learning
• Teacher Education
• Travel and Tourism

Supporting Local Schools

CONEL also works with local councils to help create space for new schools.

Hartsbrook Primary School

The college worked with Haringey Council to create space for Hartsbrook Primary School at its Tottenham Green site. This free school opened in 2012 to help meet the need for more school places in the area.

ARK John Keats Academy

CONEL is also working with Enfield Council to build the ARK John Keats Academy at its Enfield Centre. This new school, which opened in 2013, teaches students from ages 4 to 19.

College History

The history of CONEL's two main centres goes back many years.

Tottenham Centre History

The Tottenham Centre's story begins with Grove House, a large country house built in 1716.

Grove House School (1828–1878)

In 1818, a group called the Society of Friends (Quakers) bought Grove House. They opened it as a Quaker boarding school in 1829. This school was known across the country for its modern teaching and for not using physical punishment. Many famous people went there, including WE Forster, who helped create the 1870 Education Act. This act made sure every child had the right to a basic education. Other notable students included Dr Daniel Tuke, an early mental health doctor, and Joseph Lister, who pioneered antiseptic surgery.

Tottenham Polytechnic (1897–1936)

After Grove House School closed in 1878, the building was used for art, science, and technical classes. In 1897, it became Tottenham Polytechnic. At first, it shared space with the new Tottenham County School.

The Polytechnic offered many courses, including art, science, building, plumbing, and even how to survey land or make gas. Its business department taught shorthand, typing, and commercial law. By 1911, over 1,000 students were taking evening classes, even though many worked long hours. The courses reflected the local area, which had many small engineering and manufacturing businesses.

In 1913, the County School moved to a new building, allowing the Polytechnic to offer more daytime courses. It opened a Junior Technical School for students aged 13-16, helping them get ready for apprenticeships or careers in business.

Tottenham Technical College (1939-1990)

As student numbers grew, a new building was needed. Grove House was taken down in 1936, and the new Tottenham Technical College opened in 1939. World War II affected the college, but it continued to train people for important jobs in building and engineering. Part of the college was even used by the Civil Defence during the war.

After the war, the college continued to grow. By 1950, it had departments for Technology (teaching building work and gas engineering) and Commerce (offering degrees and courses for jobs like banking and secretarial work). Many women studied at the college, especially in the Commerce department. By 1964, the college had five departments, including Science, Health, Hairdressing, and Business Studies.

Tottenham College of Technology (1970-1990)

In 1965, the college became part of the London Borough of Haringey. New buildings were added in 1973, and the college was renamed Tottenham College of Technology. It had departments for Building, Business, Health, Engineering, and Public Health.

Merger with Haringey College (1990)

In 1990, Tottenham College of Technology joined with Haringey College to become The College of North East London. Adult Education also joined in 1991, making it a very large college with many locations.

Tottenham Green in the Polytechnic (1901–1913)

The Tottenham Green site, built in 1913, was once home to the Tottenham County School. This was one of the first co-educational (boys and girls together) grammar schools in the country. It started in 1901 and was first based in Grove House, sharing space with Tottenham Polytechnic. The school quickly became popular, and students came from many different areas of London.

The County School on the Green (1913–1963)

In 1913, the school moved to its new building on Tottenham Green. This building is part of a row of old civic buildings. Student numbers grew, but dropped during World War II when the school was evacuated. When students returned, they had to share the building with the Air Raid Precautions (ARP) and the Food Office. Despite the challenges of air raids, students continued their studies.

After the war, student numbers kept increasing. Tottenham County School eventually closed in 1967 when all Haringey secondary schools became comprehensive schools.

After the County School (1963–present)

The Tottenham Green building continued to be used for education. It housed special schools and community schools before becoming part of CONEL.

Enfield Centre History

The history of the Enfield Centre goes back to 1901.

Electronics and Armaments (1901–1918)

In 1901, Sir Joseph Swan (who helped invent the light bulb) opened the Ediswan Institute in Ponders End for evening classes. In 1905, it became the Ponders End Technical Institute. It worked closely with local electricity and gas companies to train their workers. The Royal Small Arms Factory, which made weapons, also relied on the Institute for skilled apprentices.

Enfield Technical College (1918–1944)

After World War I, the Trade School became the Junior Technical School. The Institute grew, and in 1941, it moved to a new site and was renamed Enfield Technical College. During World War II, the college played a key role in training technicians for the war effort.

After the war, it became Enfield College of Technology and continued to expand. It was part of Middlesex Polytechnic (now Middlesex University) until 2008.

Junior Technical School to Secondary School (1944–1987)

The Junior Technical School moved to a new site in 1962 and became the Ambrose Fleming technical grammar school for boys. This school was named after Dr Ambrose Fleming, who invented the thermionic valve, an important part of early radio and television. The school focused on science and technology. In 1967, it became a comprehensive school for both boys and girls. However, due to fewer students, Ambrose Fleming closed in 1987.

College of North East London (1990-present)

In 1993, The College of North East London became an independent organization, managing its own buildings and staff. Major updates were made to the college buildings. In 1997, the Tottenham Centre celebrated its 100th birthday.

In 2009, Enfield Further Education College joined with the College of North East London (CONEL) to form the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London that we know today.

College Reviews

In 2014, a review by Ofsted (a group that inspects schools and colleges) gave CONEL an overall rating of 'Good'. They even rated the college's Leadership and Management as 'Outstanding'! CONEL is also part of the Collab Group, which includes other high-performing colleges.

Famous People Who Went to CONEL

Many successful people have studied at CONEL or its earlier colleges:

• Bambos Charalambous – A Member of Parliament (MP) for Enfield Southgate.
• Bernie Grant MP – A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham.
• Audley Harrison – A famous boxer.
• Robert Boyce (footballer) – A professional footballer.
• Garth Crooks OBE – A footballer who played for Stoke City F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
• Jessie Wallace – An actress known for her role in the TV show EastEnders.
• MC Shystie – A rapper-songwriter and actress who was nominated for a MOBO Award.

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