Hugh Baird College

Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. It is one of the largest providers of education and training in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students. The college offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. On 1 December 2017, following Sefton Council approval and support, South Sefton College in Litherland became part of Hugh Baird College. South Sefton College was renamed as Hugh Baird College's South Sefton Campus and it is home to the college's dedicated Sixth Form Centre and houses its A-level provision. This was renamed to Sefton Sixth Form College on 1 August 2023. History In 1891, Grants were made available from the Exchequer, which coupled with additional financial aid, allowed Bootle Technical School to open, offering 37 courses in 25 subjects with an intake of 807 students. Additional subjects were added to the Schools provision in 1897, including: building, home dressmaking, mechanical engineering and iron/steel manufacture. On 27 September 1900, a new building was erected and officially opened by Earl Derby under the directorship of John James Ogle. It was located where the Port Academy Liverpool building now stands. Bootle Municipal Technical College amalgamated with Bootle College of Art in 1968 to become the Bootle College for Further Education Hugh Baird College opened in 1974, with the council deciding to name it after Councillor Hugh Baird due to his commitment to scholarship in the region. Hugh Baird had been a member of Bootle Council for 30 years and at the time of opening, was the leader of Bootle Council and the chairman of the Transport Committee on the newly established Merseyside County Council. In 1988, a sports hall opened, followed by the £5 million Pembroke Centre in 1997 (now known as the Port Academy Liverpool building), with an extension in 2009.