Accross teams up with Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley Community Trust has been delivering BTEC courses for seven years alongside a provider outside the town.

Martin Fearon, manager of Accrington Stanley Community Trust, said: “We have been working with education providers outside of Accrington with regards historically, but we think it’s hugely important to work in collaboration with local organisations in #AmazingAccrington.

Ste Buckley, who is heading up the partnership, added: “We are hoping this course will appeal to those who may be interested in a sports career but aren’t sure which route to take in order to achieve that.

Charlotte Scheffmann, Assistant Principal at Accrington and Rossendale College, commented: “Accrington and Rossendale College prides itself on building community connections and creating ongoing relationships with other organisations in #AmazingAccrington. "Stanley Trust is a voluntary organisation and we want to do what we can to support them. It’s a two-way working relationship which will benefit both the college and the trust.”