The Sheffield College Joins the 157 Group

The 157 Group is pleased to announce that The Sheffield College is joining its membership. The decision brings the 157 Group membership total to 28 Colleges.
 
Lynne Sedgmore Executive Director of the 157 Group said:
 
“I am delighted that The Sheffield College is joining the 157 Group. I know that they will be an extremely valuable addition to our membership. The Sheffield College plays a key role in supporting learners, communities and employers across South Yorkshire and their involvement will also strengthen the position and influence of the Group as a whole”
 
Sedgmore added:
 
“I am particularly pleased that as a result of this decision Heather MacDonald in her capacity as Chief Executive Officer will be joining our Principals network. I am sure Heather will bring a fresh and valuable approach to our work”
 
Heather MacDonald, Principal and Chief Executive, The Sheffield College, said:
 
"I am delighted to join the 157 Group, which is committed to excellence, and enhancing the reputation of further education colleges.
 
"I look forward to sharing ideas with other principals at a national level who are determined to make a difference by improving the nation's skills, creating more opportunities for the communities they serve, supporting businesses and boosting the economy."

Frank McLoughlin Chair of the 157 Group said:
 
“The Sheffield College’s decision to join the 157 will both benefit the current membership and demonstrates the key role that 157 is playing across the FE sector. Over the last eighteen months the group has cemented its position as a leading voice on FE and related policy. I look forward to working with Heather and her colleagues to develop the groups thinking and play our role in moving the whole sector forward. ”
 
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For more information, please contact 157 Group Director of Policy and Development, Kat Fletcher on 07966 453 808 or kat.fletcher@157group.co.uk

Notes to editors:

1. The 157 group represents 28 of the most influential Colleges in the FE sector.
2. It was formed in 2006 in response to paragraph 157 of Sir Andrew Foster’s report on the future of further education colleges in which he argued that principals of large successful colleges should play a greater role in policymaking.
3. View the 157 Group members here