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2 North London college sites to merge into new campus that could cost £100m

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Vincent
Published date11 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
Brent Council has approved plans proposed by United Colleges Group UCG, formed in 2017 following the merger of City of Westminster College and the College of North West London CNWL, to replace the ‘poor teaching and learning environments’ at the current Wembley and Willesden sites with a brand new campus on Olympic Way, in Wembley

Buildings on both existing campuses are said to be ‘nearing, or at the end of, their useful lives’ making it ‘significantly challenging’ to deliver an effective curriculum, with the Willesden site described as ‘in particularly poor condition’. It is hoped the new campus will provide students with ‘modern, flexible, and fully fit for purpose’ facilities, with the planning application suggesting the costs could range from £2m at the lower end, right up to a whopping £100m.

The campus will replace the existing Olympic Office Centre, following demolition. UCG claims the new site will have a positive impact on ‘learning, learner outcomes, and learner satisfaction’ through the development of an ‘inspired learning environment’.

The single site will provide learning facilities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics STEM, as well as practical qualifications in digital technology and communications, and green technologies. It will also contain a specialist unit to deliver integrated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND provision.

Specialist facilities include a film and TV studio, a teaching kitchen, personal care rooms, and horticultural garden room. It will also provide a canteen, dining area, open study spaces, and a student support room.

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