[2] The college has two campuses in Stevenage, one in Hitchin, and an administrative centre in Letchworth Garden City.

[3] The Hitchin Centre offers courses in business, tourism and events, hair and beauty, catering, sport, public services as well as creative arts.

[4] The Retreat, based at the Hitchin Centre, offers hairdressing and beauty therapy services.

Under the direction of a head chef, students design menus as well as prepare and serve food and drinks to customers, including a lunch menu as well as theme evenings throughout the year.

In November 2017, NHC underwent an Ofsted inspection and received a Grade 2 (Good) for overall effectiveness of the provision.