West Herts College and Barnfield College merged to become the West Herts College Group on 1 February 2019. The West Herts College Group has four campuses, located in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Luton. Learners access the college from a wide geographical area that includes West Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Luton and parts of North London. At the time of inspection, approximately 6,000 young people were on study programmes which account for most of the funding, in addition to 450 apprentices, 2,700 adults and a small number of learners with high needs. Leaders’ subcontracting arrangements with Free to Learn Ltd and Isales Academy Ltd provide adult learning programmes and apprenticeships. Leaders work with Luton Borough Council to help refugees integrate into their local communities. Leaders also work very closely with the Refugee Council to encourage adult learners from refugee families to access qualifications in language, literacy and communication. Further partnerships with Jobcentre Plus and the Centre for Youth and Community Development inform the curriculum.