00:02Education leaders say applications to a Stockton Sixth Form College have surged as councillors
00:08review post-16 opportunities across the borough. Figures presented to Stockton Council's People
00:14Select Committee show applications to Stockton Sixth Form College are up 89.4% compared with
00:22the same stage last year. Atomics Educational Trust says increased school engagement and
00:28marketing have helped boost interest. The committee has previously heard around 2,000
00:33young people leave Stockton each year to continue their education elsewhere. Leaders
00:39say new courses and industry partnerships aim to improve local prospects.
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