14 November 2007The Provision of further Education in Harrogate
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Leeds Metropolitan University continue to work together to ensure the successful transfer of the responsibility for education and training at Harrogate College to Hull College.
Working with the College and the University, the LSC is undertaking a consultation to hear the views of current, past and future learners, employers, staff and the community of Harrogate.
Liz Burdett, Director of Area for the LSC in North Yorkshire said,
“As part of Leeds Metropolitan University, Harrogate College has been dedicated to consistent improvement over the last several years. This reorganisation is about building on the strengths of the college to make sure the needs of learners in Harrogate are being met and the college continues to flourish and be an asset to the area.
Hull College is a large and successful college and would be well-positioned to share its expertise with Harrogate College to benefit learners, employers and local communities. Harrogate would also gain the advantage of a new college build, with Hull looking to develop new state of the art facilities with support from the LSC in Harrogate in the near future.
The LSC is confident that uniting the two colleges will create a winning partnership and provide exciting opportunities for the future of further education and training in Harrogate.”
Leeds Met Pro-Vice-Chancellor Steve Denton said,
“Leeds Met is proud of the improvements that have been made at Harrogate College since merger in 1998 . The merger with Hull will provide a good opportunity to further improve quality and resources to ensure the college is at the leading edge of post -16 education. Leeds Met is, and will remain committed to, the provision of FE and HE in Harrogate and the surrounding region, and will continue to work in partnership with the college.“
Hull College Principal and Chief Executive, Dr Elaine McMahon added, “Hull College is looking forward to working with the communities of Harrogate and North Yorkshire to further develop additional opportunities in the area. We have received a warm welcome from those staff and stakeholders we have had chance to meet and who are supporting this exciting development”.
Interested parties can access the relevant documents and information and submit any questions via the online feedback form at:
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/YorkshireHumber
The consultation process will commence on 14th November and end on 5th December 2007.