The 157 Group congratulates all those who have been recognised in the 2015 Queen’s birthday honours list for services to further education, vocational skills and prison education, including four from 157 Group member colleges:
• Frank McLoughlin CBE, principal of City and Islington College, chair of the Commission on Adult Vocational Teaching and Learning (CAVTL) and former chair of the 157 Group, was given a knighthood for services to further education
• Peter Roberts, principal of Leeds City College and former chair of the 157 Group, was appointed CBE for services to further education
• Shelagh Legrave, principal and chief executive of Chichester College, was appointed OBE for services to further education
• Andrew Dennis, brick instructor in prisons at The Manchester College, was appointed MBE for services to prison education and skills.
Dr Lynne Sedgmore CBE, executive director of the 157 Group, said, “We offer our congratulations to all those who have been honoured for the important work they do in further education and skills, which has enormous value for individual learners, employers, the economy and society. I am particularly pleased about the recognition given to leaders and teachers at four 157 Group colleges, including two former 157 Group chairs. It is a fitting tribute for the work they do to transform the lives of thousands of learners, in their own colleges, and for their valuable contributions to the wider sector.”