BREAKING NEWS: College sixth form to close

A COLLEGE sixth form will close in September it was revealed today (Friday).

Angry parents and students protested against the plans to shut Seaford Head Community College's sixth form when it was proposed in October last year.

Now following a consultation it will close

The decision was made at a governors meeting.

Post-16 sports courses will be introduced.

Headteacher Lynton Golds said: 'Although this marks an end to the historic sixth form provision at Seaford Head Community College it leaves a door open for the possible future development of post 16 provision as other qualifications such as the national diplomas roll out.'

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Robert Brandley, chair of governors, said: 'This is a very positive outcome as the recommendation enables the college to maintain its extremely popular and successful sixth form sports packages and to continue to review other sixth form opportunities which are in line with the college's Specialist Status, local demand and national qualifications.'