City of Portsmouth College opens £650,000 refurbishment facilities

The money has paid for a new T Level science laboratory, seven new large classrooms and a new Learning Resource Centre, which gives students the opportunity and the ability to study independently in a bright and spacious environment that all of the students can enjoy.

The refurbishment, which has officially been completed, saw a ribbon cutting event which welcomed MP Stephen Morgan who is a former pupil of the college to open the new facilities within the building.

College principal and CEO, Katy Quinn, also said: ‘It’s an exciting time for us at City of Portsmouth College as we further develop our learning areas, including for our new T-Level provision.

‘This refurbishment is already proving to be a hit with our students as it provides them with the space and equipment they need to prepare for their future careers.

‘It was also great that Stephen also met our politics and CCF students. All uniformed protective services students have the opportunity to join our CCF programme as a free additional element of their course.’

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The MP had a tour of the new site and also had the opportunity to speak to year one politics students and chat to Combined Cadet Force cadets who had earlier taken part in a remembrance parade at the campus as part of Armistice Day.

Labour MP for Portsmouth South, Stephen Morgan, said: ‘It was great to be back at City of Portsmouth College to see the investment staff are making to improve outcomes for all students and officially open new facilities.

‘I want every young person to be leaving education ready for work and ready for life. That means creating an education system that gives young people the skills for the future.

‘I look forward to seeing how these new facilities will deliver the learning environment and support students need to excel and achieve what they need for the future.’

City of Portsmouth College was formed by the merger of Highbury College and Portsmouth College last year.