Barking and Dagenham College
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01708770000
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A truly great college, passionate about success
Barking & Dagenham College is a unique, diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is supported to grow, develop and really flourish.
Our courses include technical and professional education courses in specialist areas and a range of learning opportunities for school leavers to graduates and anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills. Clear progression routes enable you to move on to further study, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and sustainable employment.
Whether your goal is to be your own boss, to work for a global organisation or to secure a promotion, you'll benefit from industry-standard training facilities that are among the best in London.
Our Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Mission
Empowering futures, transforming lives
Vision
To be an exceptional college
Values
- Inclusion - valuing diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all
- Networks and collaboration - working together and through partnerships to achieve common goals
- Safety and wellbeing - creating an environment
- Principles - acting with honesty, integrity and transparency at all times
- Innovation - embracing creative thinking and new technologies
- Resilience - overcoming challenges with perseverance and determination
- Excellence - striving for the highest possible standards in everything we do
Why Barking & Dagenham College?
It's simple! We're innovative and provide a great place for students of all ages to learn.
We don't just provide you with a qualification, we train you for a career. Working closely with employers, we tailor your training to give you all the skills you need to succeed in your studies, in the workplace, and to develop your career.
This is achieved through:
- A well-rounded study programme
- Work experience opportunities
- Engagement with industry employers
- Masterclasses
- Skills competitions
- Trips and travel opportunities, and much more!
We look forward to welcoming you to BDC and helping you achieve success!
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27/11/2025
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Razaaq Adoti
September 2021
Employed
Before starring in Hollywood blockbusters and producing powerful stories on screen, Razaaq was a student at Barking & Dagenham College where his journey into film and performance truly began. Razaaq studied Performing Arts at BDC before going on to train at the world-renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). It wasn’t long after that his career skyrocketed. He made his feature film debut alongside Russell Crowe in Gladiator and has since appeared in major productions like Black Hawk Down, Resident Evil: Apocalypse and Amistad – working with iconic directors like Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg. But Razaaq isn’t just in front of the camera. He’s a passionate producer, writer and advocate for diverse storytelling, founding his own production company to bring bold, underrepresented voices to the screen. From Barking to Hollywood, Razaaq’s career proves what’s possible when talent meets tenacity.
Hayden Williams
September 2008
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In 2008, Hayden studied Fashion Design at Barking & Dagenham College before progressing to study at university. As one of the most recognised fashion illustrators in the world, he has been published and featured by Vogue, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, MTV and the Daily Mail. As well as being recognised in major publications, his work has also been praised by Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande and many more. In 2014, Hayden collaborated with Rimmel London and Kate Moss to create fashion illustrations in support of Kate's first eye collection and in 2015, designed a modern interpretation of Cinderella's gown for Disney. To add to this list, Rihanna also recognised Hayden's work and used one of his illustrations as her Twitter profile picture, which led to Rihanna inviting him to one of her tour dates.
Shaun Escoffery
September 2021
Employed
Shaun trained at Barking & Dagenham College in Performing Arts and Technical Theatre, which was based in a real working theatre, The Broadway in Barking Town Centre. After being signed by Sony Music, he has performed all over the world and supported major artists such as Quincy Jones, Beverley Knight, Angie Stone, Mica Paris and Erykah Badu. As well as his incredible musical career, Shaun's theatre career has gone from strength to strength and has starred in Parade, Les Miserables, Mama I Want to Sing and in the role of Mufasa in The Lion King.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dagenham Road, Romford, RM7 0XU |