Marilyn Hawkins

Message from the Chair

I am delighted to take over from my predecessor, Frank McLoughlin CBE, as chair for the 157 Group and proud to lead a group of large and successful colleges. Together we are committed to using our collective influence and expertise to play a powerful transformative role in the FE and skills landscape more....


Lynne Sedgmore CBE

Message from the Executive Director

As Executive Director I am delighted to be leading and supporting an FE college membership organisation that articulates a powerful, influential and unique voice on behalf its member colleges and more broadly on behalf of the learning and skills sector. Our second impact review 2010-11 reinforces the innovative and leading-edge contributions we have made with our member colleges and through strong partnerships. more ....


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For immediate release: Thursday 2 February 2012 157 Group welcomes extra funding for degree places in FE colleges BEGINS The 157 Group has ... More


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