Minister pays visit to see merger take place
THE minister of state for apprenticeships and skills, Anne Milton, visited Southport College following its recent merger with King George V College.
Ms Milton, who is also minister for women, was accompanied by Southport Conservative MP, Damien Moore, on her tour of the town centre college.
Their visit gave senior staff and governors at the college the opportunity to thank them for their support for the merger process through the Department for Education.
The combined college offers both academic and technical/vocational qualifications, including apprenticeships and therefore provides an ideal opportunity for students to choose the best route for them.
The visitors toured some of the college facilities and had the chance to talk to students from both college sites about their chosen study routes and their aspirations for the future.
Ms Milton said: “It was great to be there on the day the merger finally happened. I know everyone has put a lot of work into this and I look forward to seeing it going from strength to strength.”
Thanking the minister for attending, Mr Moore said: “I was delighted to welcome Anne up to Southport today.
“This merger will be a fantastic boost for the region, helping to drive up educational standards and creating more opportunities across the local community.”