By Middlesbrough FC

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with The Tees Valley Collaborative Trust.

Tees Valley Collaborative Trust was established in 2017 and is a multi-academy trust based in the north-east and are now associate partners of the club.

The trust aims to engender a love of learning through an exceptional quality of educational provision in which every learner is inspired and supported to fulfil their potential, enhancing their personal development and benefitting their community.

MFC head of commercial Liam McGuinness said: “We are delighted to start this partnership with Tees Valley Collaborative Trust and feel we can work closely for the benefit of each other.

"The trust has key objectives to improve the life chances for young people in our region and maximise the outcomes and opportunities for all learners. We are excited to work together in the upcoming months to achieve their goals and objectives in the local community.”

Head of Centre for Stockton Sixth Form College, Michael Mackin said “This is an exciting partnership for the Trust and its colleges and schools, consisting of Stockton Sixth Form College, Prior Pursglove College, Errington Primary and Bishopton PRU.  

“We are delighted to be working with MFC and look forward to developing links with the club that will enhance the education opportunities and experiences of all students and pupils who study with us.”

For more information about the Tees Valley Collaborative Trust visit their website.