Facilities & Services

Learning and Development Centres

Southwark College has over 600 computers for you to use to support your studies. Our Learning and Development Centres have a wide selection of books, newspapers, journals, magazines, DVDs and on-line resources to help your studies. Our experienced staff are always on hand to help you to find what you need.

New Training Facilities for The Shard Open In Southwark

A cutting edge training initiative to help local people access jobs. The Shard officially opened its doors to the public on Friday 17th June 2011.

Sellar, the developer of the Shard at London Bridge Quarter, Southwark council and Southwark College have worked closely to develop a series of "real work environments" which provide hands on vocational training for local people.

Former classrooms and lecture theatres have been converted into bright new training workshops and public retail units which will give students practical experience in dealing with customers as part of their courses.

The real work environments include a florist, a cafe, a hair and beauty salon and a fitness studio at the campus on the Cut, in addition to a construction centre at the College's Bermondsey centre. The college is working closely with local businesses along the Cut to promote closer partnership working and potential placements for students post qualification.

Child Care

The College runs a nursery service for children aged 1-5 years old. Our childcare practitioners are fully qualified and take pride in looking after your child in a safe, friendly and stimulating learning environment. Our nurseries have both been graded as "Good" by Ofsted Early Years inspectors. Depending on your circumstances your child may be eligible for a free nursery place. However, all students are required to pay a termly registration fee regardless of their income. Please talk to one of our Customer Services advisors to find out more.

Canteens and Cafés

We have canteens at all of our College sites that offer a range of hot and cold food, including healthy options. At Bermondsey you can even try the catering restaurant, Hardings, if you feel like treating yourself! We also have a bistro-style café at Waterloo.