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Caroline Lucas 'so proud' of City College's success rates

18 May 2011

On a recent visit to City College Brighton and Hove, Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has spoken of her admiration for the College in light of the news that in terms of full-time course success rates, it is now 14th in the league of England's 234 General Further Education Colleges. For Level 3 (A-level equivalent) course success rates, City College is the 5th highest performing College in the country and is the top performing Further Education College in Sussex.

'I just feel so proud of all the students and staff at City College because they've done an amazing job when it comes to these success rates', says Dr. Lucas. 'Any time I've been at the College talking to students, they seem so committed and motivated and I think this is a wonderful achievement for both the College and the city. For local parents who are looking at the options open to their sons and daughters, I would say that they should look at what City College has achieved and talk to some of the students who've been on courses there and only have good things to say about it. It's got a huge amount to offer.'

Caroline Lucas MP at City College

Caroline Lucas MP at City College

City College Principal Phil Frier says:

'To have such wholehearted support from a public figure of Caroline's stature really means a lot to City College. I hope it raises awareness of the fact that the College is the kind of place that students from all kinds of backgrounds and with a range of different educational needs can achieve at the highest level.'

City College is still recruiting for a range of courses starting in September 2011. For more information, see www.ccb.ac.uk or call course information on 01273 667759. The next Interview Day for full-time applicants will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 30th June.

For City College media enquiries, please call Brian Bell, Marketing Communications Officer, on 01273 667788 Ext. 488 or email bb1@ccb.ac.uk website www.ccb.ac.uk

About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year, 2,000 full-time, 7,000 part time, almost 400 Higher Education and 400 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its 'City Business Skills' department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.