Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has officially opened Telford 6th, marking a major milestone for post-16 education in the town.
The new sixth form gives young people the opportunity to study A-levels in the centre of Telford, with the new campus located close to rail links and main bus routes. The opening follows months of work to transform the site and bring Telford 6th to life, creating a dedicated sixth form facility for young people in the town.
Telford College Principal and CEO Lawrence Wood said: “This really is a memorable day for us and marks the culmination of a bold vision and many months of hard work by so many people.
“Telford 6th represents a huge moment for post 16 education in Telford for young people right across the borough. This investment demonstrates a real commitment to their future but also to the local economy for decades to come.
“I’d like to say thank you to MP Shaun Davies, Telford & Wrekin Cabinet & Council Chief Executive David Sidaway for their support, our staff and all the partners involved in this project for their help in bringing the vision we had for Telford 6th to life.”
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, said “I am so proud to be a part of this day. The opening of Telford 6th is about more than giving young people access to education in the town centre. It’s an investment in their future; giving them the opportunities and support they need to achieve their ambitions.
“I grew up in Telford and now I’m raising my family here, so I know how important it is to create opportunities for the next generation. Telford 6th is another step forward, helping more young people gain the skills and qualifications they need to succeed.
“There is an incredible amount of talent among Telford’s young people, and I see it every time I visit our schools and colleges. We must continue making Telford a place where young people can study and build successful careers, because they are the future of our town.
“Having known this building when it was Addenbrooke House, seeing this transformation fills me with real pride. It’s a great achievement, made possible by the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.”
With its doors now open, Telford 6th will play an important role in helping the next generation of Telford’s young people shape their futures.
