London South East Colleges joins Collab Group

We are pleased to announce London South East Colleges as the newest member of Collab Group. Their inclusion increases the geographic coverage of Collab Group across South East London, covering Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich, Orpington and beyond into the South-East region.

Background

Last year, London South East Colleges (LSEC) successfully led a three-way merger, resulting in the changed shape and scale of provision in South East London. LSEC, like other Collab Group Colleges, has a strong commercial focus and has well-developed employer relationships. We look forward to working together on joint commercial activities as our network of colleges continue to collaborate in the delivery of high-quality training services for national employers. 

Their inclusion also strengthens the Collab Group presence in London. The Collab Group looks forward to the contribution that Sam Parrett OBE, Principal and CEO: London South East Colleges, will make to the work of Collab Group, both in London and nationally.

Ian Pretty: CEO of Collab Group said: “London South East Colleges is a great fit for us at Collab Group. The college has considerable STEM and higher-level provision and is taking a leading role in providing learners with the skills needed to drive economic growth and productivity. Their inclusion increases our geographic profile across London and their strong commercial focus makes them well suited to join our membership. We are delighted to welcome them to the Collab Group.”

Sam Parrett, Principal and CEO of London South East Colleges said: “We are delighted to be joining the Collab Group. As a College, we are known for our innovative and forward-thinking approach and we see the Collab Group as a very natural partner in that respect. We look forward to sharing our experiences and ideas with other members of the Group and to working closely with them to further develop our business across South East London.”