Further to my brief blog at the beginning of the month, I am delighted to inform you that the college building is complete and already looking magnificent. My staff and I are using the remaining time before we open to make sure everything is ready and fully resourced.

First of all, this will only be a short blog as I am expecting to provide you with at least one other update in this critical final month before formally opening our doors for learning in September

Warm July For many people the month of July signals the start of their holiday season. This year, I have had so many interesting conversations with excited people  about their vacations and ‘staycations’. One unexpected aspect of some of these conversations really stood out for me this year and that is the fear than many people have of certain insects especially those they regard as ‘creepy crawlies’!