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Post 16 students benefit from collaboration
Eight of the region’s colleges join the UK’s largest
education network
12/07/05
Leaders from eight further education colleges have joined Leeds Met’s collaboration network, whose membership already includes Park Lane College in Leeds and Bradford College, developing what is already the UK’s largest network of post -16 education and enhancing opportunities for up to 250,000 students, stretching beyond the Yorkshire region as far as Nottinghamshire and Tyneside.
Monday 11 July was a day of celebrations for Leeds Met. Not only was Brendan Foster MBE installed as Chancellor of the University during the summer graduation ceremonies, but four more colleges signed a 'collaboration agreement' with the University.
In addition to West Nottinghamshire College, York College, Leeds College of Technology and Thomas Danby College signing on 11 July a further four colleges; Calderdale College, Dewsbury College, Wakefield College and Leeds College of Building, will sign ‘collaboration agreements’ at events on 18 July.
The collaboration network will see the education establishments
working together to widen access and increase participation by
those under-represented in higher education. As a result of joining
with one of the country’s most innovative universities,
students at the colleges will benefit from access to a wide range
of degree programmes and progression opportunities. Leeds Met
will validate a variety of qualifications, in particular foundation
degrees at each of the colleges and students who successfully
complete foundation degree courses will automatically be able
to “top-up” their qualification to a full honours
degree at Leeds Met with an extra year’s study.
In addition, the colleges are already taking the opportunity
to develop new course programmes with Leeds Met and establish
closer links with employers throughout West Yorkshire.
Commenting on the partnership with Leeds Met, Di McEvoy-Robinson,
Principal of West Nottinghamshire College, said: "West Nottingham
College is delighted to be working with such a forward thinking
university, where learners come first. To be part of a wider
further education/higher education partnership will open many
new doors and opportunities for our staff and students."
