WORK is underway to breathe new life into the Winsford campus of a college.

Warrington & Vale College has begun installing new signage at its Weaver Street campus, which will become a new partner Institute of Technology (IoT).

The campus' evolution is part of the Government's plan to establish a network of IoTs across the country, aiming to provide top-tier technical education and training.

With a significant investment of £290 million from the Government and support from key employer partners, each IoT will focus on a particular specialism, including medical engineering, high-value manufacturing, cloud networking, and healthcare.

Winsford campus’ IoT will specialise in healthcare and life sciences, building on the success of the Health & Social Care Academy (HSCA) at Warrington campus, which launched in 2022.

The college has successfully secured funding to establish a HSCA at its Winsford campus, along with a new Life Sciences Academy featuring a fully-equipped science laboratory.

A college spokeswoman said: "The campus as a whole will benefit from this investment, with communal areas also undergoing a revamp.

"Enhanced facilities will include collaborative work spaces for students and employer partners, access to digital resources, and modern meeting spaces.

"Additionally, the campus will be expanding its adult offer, introducing new part-time and full-time courses, as well as specialist apprenticeships.

"As construction progresses and the vision for Winsford campus takes shape, the college remains committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that meets the evolving needs of students and employer partners alike.

"With the establishment of the Cheshire & Warrington Institute of Technology, the college is poised to play a pivotal role in driving innovation, economic growth, and opportunity in the region."

The transformation is well underway, with the campus expected to be ready to welcome new students in September 2024.

To find out more about Warrington & Vale Royal College’s new IoT, visit: wvr.ac.uk/iot.