As Chairs of our respective brands, we are united in our enthusiasm for this merger and see it as an opportunity to leverage our combined resources for greater impact. By merging, we can combine our strengths and deliver a high quality, responsive and financially sustainable provision for the region.

Bridgwater & Taunton College and Strode College have similarly aligned, student-focused vision, mission and values, both Colleges have high-quality, complementary, and varied curriculum. The aim of the merger is to harness the shared vision of both colleges, build on their outstanding reputations and deliver innovation and growth, making a significant contribution to the economic vitality of our region.

Denys Rayner, Chair of the Board of Governors, Bridgwater & Taunton College and Jane Viner MBE, Chair of the Board of Governors, Strode College

We are keen to hear your views on our vision for the future of our colleges and invite you to participate in this consultation.

Our vision is to unite the very best aspects of our Colleges. The merger will enable us to work together to create a College Group which will unlock the full potential of both colleges, transforming lives and communities through learning and partnerships.

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