A lecturer who was recently made redundant by Northumberland College has criticised the institution for withdrawing the "unique" course he had been involved with for 12 years.
Chris Scott was the course lead for the Outdoor Adventure Academy, based at Kirkley Hall near Ponteland. According to promotional material posted by the college last August, the outdoor education course could lead to careers such as a rock climbing instructor, mountaineering leader or kayak and canoe coach.
However, Education Partnership North East, which took over Northumberland College in 2019, feels the course is no longer financially viable due to dwindling pupil numbers. It has decided to withdraw the course and made Mr Scott redundant.
