New £9 million Telford Sixth Form ready to welcome students
It will be the new home for Telford College's A Level students
A new £9 million sixth form campus bringing A level education to Telford Town Centre for the first time is complete and ready to welcome students.
Telford 6th has taken over the old council offices at Addenbrooke House in the Station Quarter and will be the new home for A Level students studying at Telford College from next month.
The development, located alongside The Quad, has been funded by Telford & Wrekin Council, which said it's committed to providing young people with the best possible learning opportunities.
Telford 6th features state-of-the-art science labs for physics, biology and chemistry, a drama studio, arts studio and a bespoke library for learners.
Leaders hope the central Telford location will make its facilities more easily accessible from all parts of the Borough, including South Telford, which the authority said has previously struggled with lack of access to A Level education close by.
The council said more than 500 young people currently travel outside of Telford and Wrekin for A level education, but hope the new campus will see more students stay to study in the area, being walking distance from both the train and bus station in Telford Town Centre.
Councillor Lee Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council Leader, said: “We are delighted that Telford 6th has now been handed over to Telford College in preparation for A level students walking through the doors this September.
“Telford 6th is a huge boost to the college’s existing training and skills offering and is excellent news for the Borough.
“It complements the other Station Quarter developments which have been completed, or are rapidly taking shape, including The Quad, new residential apartments and a Hampton by Hilton hotel.
“We are committed to providing the best education, training and skills opportunities for local people and creating quality job opportunities and have worked in partnership with Telford College to bring this exciting project to fruition.
“Telford 6th will be in a prime location in Telford Town Centre.
“Investing in Telford and Wrekin is quite literally laying foundations for the future, creating opportunities to learn new skills, secure great jobs, enjoy top cultural activities and live in an attractive place.”
Lawrence Wood, Telford College Principal and CEO, added: “Telford 6th is one of the most exciting opportunities for further education in the West Midlands and it is not just a facility that everyone at the college can be proud of, it is something the whole of Telford can be proud of too.
“For the first time ever students will have access to A-Level provision and state-of-the-art facilities right here in the heart of Telford & Wrekin, giving every young person the very best start.
“The completion of this project marks a huge moment not just for staff and students but for parents, employers and the wider community.”