London South East Colleges

07/10/2026

Dina Asher-Smith is one of Britain’s most successful sprinters and a leading figure in British athletics. Born in Orpington, she made history in 2019 by becoming the first British woman to win the 100m or 200m at an outdoor World Championships, taking gold in the 200m in Doha.

She has gone on to win Olympic relay medals, European titles and multiple World Championship medals, while becoming a role model for young athletes through her resilience, confidence and success on the world stage.

A record-breaking athlete and prominent Black British role model, Dina’s achievements continue to inspire the next generation to aim high and back themselves. 🌟

07/10/2026

£20, two courses and a trip around Borough Market!
Our Catering learners spent the day exploring the stalls and hunting down ingredients for their 2 course meal. It was a fun way to put their planning and budgeting skills to the test! Stay tuned to find out what they make!

07/10/2026

Come along to our University Centre Open Event on Tuesday 13 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm. Whether you're interested in Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), Accounting & Finance, Sport, Counselling or Access to Higher Education, our expert tutors will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the right pathway.
Tour our facilities, meet our friendly staff and learn how we can help you achieve your ambitions.
📍 University Centre, Orpington
The Walnuts, Orpington High Street, BR6 0TE

Register now 👉 https://www.lsec.ac.uk/information/events/event/85-university-centre-open-event?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=SOCIAL&utm_campaign=OCTOE

07/10/2026

Our Level 2 and 3 Catering students swapped the classroom for Borough Market!

They were each given a £20 budget and challenged to find everything they needed to create a two-course meal. A great chance to explore the market, discover different ingredients and think carefully about quality, cost and what they could create.

07/10/2026

Your future starts at our Greenwich Open Event! ✨
Join us on Thursday 15 October, from 5.30pm–7.30pm and discover everything London South East Colleges has to offer.

Whether you're interested in Business, Computing and IT, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Apprenticeships, Access to Higher Education, AAT, English and Maths or ESOL, this is your chance to explore your options and find the course that's right for you.
On the day:
- Meet our expert tutors
- Tour our fantastic facilities
- Chat with current students
- Get personalised careers advice

No matter where you are on your learning journey, we're here to help you take the next step.
Register now 👉 https://www.lsec.ac.uk/information/events?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=OCTOE

06/10/2026

Ready to take your first step into the world of finance? 📊💼

Jennings and Barrett are looking for an Accounts Apprentice to join their team.
You’ll get involved in the day-to-day running of the accounts department, from processing invoices and keeping financial records up to date, to communicating with suppliers, handling cheques and supporting the wider accounts team.
It’s a great opportunity to build real workplace experience, strengthen your financial and administrative skills and work towards a career in accounting.

Salary: £16,640 per year
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Location: London (SE1)

If you’re organised and ready to develop your skills, apply now 👇

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There are two ways to become an apprentice. You can either register your interest with us via our course pages or browse the current live vacancies on this page and apply for an apprenticeship via the National Apprenticeship Service’s find an apprenticeship website.

06/10/2026

Join us on Tuesday 13 October, 5.30pm-7.30pm, as both our Bromley and Orpington campuses open their doors for our Open Events.
Whether you're exploring your options after school or looking to upskill, this is your chance to discover the wide range of courses and opportunities available at London South East Colleges.

📍 Bromley Campus
Explore vocational courses, Access to HE, Apprenticeships, SEND and Professional Development and Commercial Short Courses.

📍 Orpington Campus
Discover our industry-leading Hospitality and Catering courses and explore HTQs, Sport HNC/HND, Counselling, AAT and more while finding out where your future could take you.

Meet our tutors, chat with current students, tour our facilities and receive expert careers advice to help you choose the right course.

Register now 👉 https://www.lsec.ac.uk/information/events?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social+media&utm_campaign=OCTOE

06/10/2026

No experience? Don’t let that hold you back 👀
Apprenticeships are all about learning while you work, gaining real experience, building your skills and earning while you learn.
You don’t need to know everything from day one. You just need to be ready to learn.
🚀 Ready to explore your options? Find an apprenticeship 👉 https://www.lsec.ac.uk/study-with-us/apprenticeships/vacancies

05/10/2026

Our Hair & Beauty learners are at Salon International at Excel London today! ✂️✨
They’re getting the chance to experience one of the UK’s leading professional hair and beauty events, with live demonstrations, industry insights, new products and the latest trends from leading brands and professionals.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for our learners to see the industry in action, discover new techniques and gain inspiration for their future careers.

05/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce that we’re partnering with Spudos to bring our learners the Enterprise and Sustainability Challenge Day this Thursday!

The day will give learners the opportunity to take on a live industry brief, work directly with the Spudos team and develop ideas around sustainability, marketing, innovation and business growth.

It’s a great opportunity for our learners to gain real-world experience, put their skills into practice and hear first-hand from industry.

We’re looking forward to seeing the ideas they come up with. ✨

25/10/2021

Come along and find out more about the courses and programmes we offer at our Bexley Campus. Talk to staff, take a tour of our facilities and discover the progression routes and career opportunities available to you. Book you place at lsec.ac.uk/events

02/10/2020

‪Urgent message for all students studying at Bexley Campus: Due to a local power failure, Bexley Campus, Erith, will be closed to all students today (Friday 2 October).‬

07/02/2020

Delighted to host a visit to our Bexley Campus from Sir David Evernett MP earlier today. He toured the campus, chatted with staff and students - and met some of our inspirational Apprentices.

06/02/2020

National Apprenticeship week is drawing to a close so it's a good opportunity to reflect on the week.

So far, we've had a cracking packed with highlights, including hosting an workshop for students from Hurstmere School, Bexley. We hope they enjoyed the session as much as we did!

28/01/2020

The newly elected MP for Erith and Thamesmead, Abena Oppong-Asare made her first official visit to the College last week. She came to judge students blogging entries that will send the winner into the first round of the Bank of England and Financial Times School Blog Competition 2019/2020. Well done and congratulations to our winner Jennifer Nyarko. Read more... https://bit.ly/2RsTzHG

27/01/2020

The newly elected MP for Erith and Thamesmead, Abena Oppong-Asare made her first official visit to the College last week. She came to judge students blogging entries that will send the winner into the first round of the Bank of England and Financial Times School Blog Competition 2019/2020. Good luck and well done to winner Jennifer Nyarko! Read more... https://bit.ly/3aNSlhJ

13/11/2019

We’re getting excited about our SEND students Christmas Pantomime. Contact the Nido Volans team to book your tickets.

07/11/2019

Creative media students at our Bexley Campus are busy making plans to relaunch LSEC TV, a student-led TV station AND run an experimental film festival aimed at fellow students. Films will be showcased at The Exchange, Erith. We can’t wait.

Promo materials, designed by talented Blessing pictured here, are popping up across campus. Keep up the great work guys!

04/11/2019

Congratulations to all of our students who were received certificates today to celebrate successful completion of work experience placements at the recent EcoFest event which took place in September. You did an outstanding job. We're super proud of your achievements.

31/10/2019

Delighted our Chair will deliver a seminar on 'London's new town: Delivering a better future for Thamesmead' as part of the University of Greenwich Big Picture Seminar series on 6 Nov, 5pm - 6.15pm.

The lecture will describe Thamesmead's history, the creation of one of Europe's largest generation projects and how the plan is being realised to create a great place to live, work and visit.

Free entry. ind out more & book

The lecture will describe Thamesmead's history, the creation of one of Europe's largest regeneration projects and how the plan is being realised to create a great place to live, work and visit with new public transport connections.