In June 2016 Harrow, Uxbridge and West Thames Colleges announced their intention to explore a formal strategic alliance. Discussions over the summer have developed to the point where we are now in a position to issue a formal public consultation about our intention to merge.
The consultation opened from Monday 24th October 2016. Please note that the receipt of comments is now closed.
This is an exciting partnership with a vision to develop an outstanding further education provision which will play a critical role in ensuring the economic success and social cohesion in West London, and more broadly in London. The colleges will provide a strong mix and balance of provision and age groups, with a diverse funding base. A robust local offer in each Local Authority area will be enhanced by clear, accessible specialist pathways. Pooling expertise will allow each of the colleges to further develop provision at all levels, but particularly at higher levels in London Enterprise priority areas, adding further value to our engagement with employers.
View or download the consultation document here.
Decisions will be made on the proposed merger by colleges before the end of December 2016.
We look forward to hearing your views and to working with you to secure an outstanding vision for the future of further education in west London.