College merger to create a bright future for West Sussex region

Chichester College Group and Worthing College have formally merged, in a move which will bring significant benefits to the region.
 
The merger means the Chichester College Group (CCG) will now provide high quality learning opportunities for around 25,000 students across four colleges – Chichester College, Crawley College, Brinsbury College and now Worthing College.

Shelagh Legrave OBE, Chief Executive of the Chichester College Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Worthing College to our family of colleges.

“There are many similarities between the Group and Worthing College, not least a commitment to delivering high quality A-level provision.

“We look forward to working in partnership with local businesses and organisations to ensure we are able to deliver a diverse and employer-led curriculum that meets their requirements.” 

Paul Riley will continue in his role as Principal at Worthing College and will join the Group’s leadership team. He added: “I am delighted that our merger has finally come to fruition.

“I believe it is in the very best interests of staff, students and the wider community we serve. It will enable us to enhance our existing student support services to provide wrap around pastoral care for all of our students.

“We recognise and welcome CCG's strengths in ‘Student Voice’ to enrich experiences and maintain an unrelenting focus on the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. Our staff will also benefit from a richness of opportunity for sharing best practice with colleagues from across the group.

“The merger will also ensure the continuation of high quality teaching and learning and the extensive curriculum offer at Worthing College with a wealth of progression opportunities for students, helping shape the skills agenda both regionally and nationally".