We recognise the recent uncertainty has been challenging, and the college has continued to work constructively with UCU to reach an outcome that supports our staff, students and the wider college.

I am pleased to announce that the planned strike action for Wednesday 14th January 2026 and Thursday 15th January 2026 has been cancelled. This is to give UCU chance to consult their members on proposed next steps.

What this means for the next few days:

• All campuses and services at the college will open with business as usual on Wednesday and Thursday of this week

• We will communicate UCU's decision regarding strike action on Friday as soon as we are able to when they have confirmed this to us on Thursday

• Our Bloom provision will open for those who are able to get to us on Wednesday and Thursday but will remain closed to students on Friday. We are working hard behind the scenes with the Local Authority regarding transports arrangements

• The college nurseries will open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at both sites

•  Pre-scheduled applicant interviews tomorrow evening will go ahead as planned