Maidenhead & Windsor

Borough Pledge To Work To Maintain Classes In Maidenhead

The Royal Borough says education in Maidenhead will suffer a major blow as a result of East Berkshire College's determination to go-ahead with the closure of its local campus in July 2007 – but has pledged to work with local schools and partner organisations to maintain classes in the town.

A Maidenhead council statement today (Friday February 2) said:

"It is unacceptable that East Berkshire College is leaving a town the size of Maidenhead with reduced access to education. The decision to carry on with the closure is a major blow and it is deeply disappointing that they have not listened to the widely-held concerns about the effects on adult education in the local community. However, we are pleased that they are working to maintain classes in Maidenhead.

"This decision leaves Maidenhead with one excellent further education college – BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) – which is an integral part of the town and a tremendous local facility. We greatly appreciate their willingness, and that of Desborough School, to help fill the gaps that will be created by the East Berkshire College's withdrawal.

"BCA is an important part of Maidenhead and the council will be working closely with them, with East Berkshire College itself, with borough schools and other partners to ensure that as much adult education provision as possible will remain local and accessible to Maidenhead residents."

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead