Herefordshire and Ludlow College values social and cultural diversity and aims to ensure you will find the college to be an inclusive and welcoming place to study. We are a learner focused organisation with values based on trust, integrity and respect. We seek to provide a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and victimisation. We will not tolerate any form of discriminatory behaviour against actual or potential learners, visitors or employees. Established in 1946 on Newtown road as a temporary site, the College was first opened to meet local demands for qualified blacksmiths, farriers and welders. Fifteen apprentices began their training at that time.By 1950 it had developed from a training centre to a further education establishment, named Hereford College of Further Education, and offered 11 part-time courses, 3 block-release and employed just 6 members of staff.The College was essential to provide technical and commercial education for local firms established, or due to be established, in the Hereford area. Numbers had risen to 736 learners and by 1952/1953 this had soared with 1476 learners having enrolled.