Trafford College joins the 157 Group
12th December 2012
Trafford College, a highly successful Further Education College in Greater Manchester, has become a member of the 157 Group.
Lynne Sedgmore CBE, executive director of the 157 Group, said, "Trafford College has established a reputation for outstanding provision and a real commitment to raising levels of educational success in Manchester. The College's work with local schools and employers is exemplary, and we are really pleased that, in joining the 157 Group, Trafford's voice and experience will be able to influence our important policy work with Ministers and others. We look forward to working with the College's leadership team, under Sir Bill Moorcroft."
Peter Roberts, chair of the 157 Group and principal of Leeds City College said, "The speed of Trafford's success since its establishment in 2007 is remarkable, and demonstrates the effectiveness of strong and purposeful leadership. The experience of Sir Bill and his team will be of undoubted benefit to other 157 Group members and the rest of the sector, as we carry out our work for the benefit of learners and employers."
Sir Bill Moorcroft, principal of Trafford College, said, "We are proud of the achievements of Trafford College and are looking forward to being able to contribute to the 157 Group's national work on further education policy and its efforts to raise the profile and reputation of the vast range of vocational, academic and higher-level qualifications that FE Colleges offer."
You can visit Trafford College's website at http://www.trafford.ac.uk/.
