Another further education college has officially exited 14-16 provision this week.
Hugh Baird College will close its doors to 14-16 students this summer because growth in young student numbers has “led to the provision moving away from its original mission”.
It follows a growing number of colleges which have deemed the provision is not financially viable – and have closed their direct entry 14-16 provision.
The college, which is based in Bootle, Liverpool, took the decision to suspend its 14-16 provision last year, FE Week understands. The final cohort is in the process of wrapping up their studies this year, and the college will not run any 14-16 provision from September 2023.
