I am delighted to share with you the news that 150 excited students successfully began their courses on Monday 11th September. This was obviously a very significant day in the life of UTC Portsmouth and our ‘pioneering’ students and staff have already impressed me with their enthusiasm and drive.

Further to my brief blog at the beginning of the month, I am delighted to inform you that the college building is complete and already looking magnificent. My staff and I are using the remaining time before we open to make sure everything is ready and fully resourced.

First of all, this will only be a short blog as I am expecting to provide you with at least one other update in this critical final month before formally opening our doors for learning in September