Sutton College secures £1.2 million grant to transform adult education in the Borough

Sutton College has been awarded a substantial £1.2million grant from the Greater London Authority's (GLA) Skills for Londoners programme. 

The money will be invested in adult education with a particular focus on enhancing learning and increasing the offer in creative, adult social care and other key subjects for the local community. 

Sutton College partnered with the council to submit an application to the GLA to deliver on the mission to give adults in the Borough access to high-quality education and skills development and to improve educational facilities. 

The grant will be used for three main purposes: 

• Improve academic opportunities and facilities at Sutton College. 
• Purchase £200,000 of specialist equipment to enhance learning and increase the offer in creative, adult social care and other key subjects. 
• Development of the college's new home on Sutton High Street to create a first-class adult education facility.

Tom Dillon, Principal of Sutton College, said: 

“This grant is a transformative opportunity for Sutton College. It will help us to provide cutting-edge resources and facilities, improving our students’ learning experience and fostering an environment where education and local development go hand in hand.

“With the GLA's Skills for Londoner programme award, Sutton College becomes a cornerstone of educational excellence in the heart of Sutton, pushing Sutton further towards our vision of a vibrant and sustainable town centre with thriving businesses, cultural venues, and easily accessible public services.”

Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of London Borough of Sutton, said: 

“With this grant we will make Sutton College a great hub for learning and innovation.

“We are committed to providing the best possible opportunities for learning and developing skills that will drive the local economy and benefit the whole community.”