Congratulations to Carmel College on retaining their ‘Outstanding’ status after recent OFSTED inspection. When visiting the college with my St Helens colleague Marie Rimmer MP, I was impressed with the extremely high standards of teaching and learning that young people from our borough and across Merseyside are receiving.

This excellence has also been reflected in several work experience students from Carmel College who have undertaken placements in my office. Each student has been diligent, hardworking, open to learning, and a real credit to the College.

The high standards Carmel sets for itself and its students is having a fantastic impact on young people’s lives and the future of our borough. I am delighted for headteacher Mike Hill and all the staff and students that they have had their fantastic work recognised.