Oasis Academy MediaCityUK look forward to bright future as plans for state-of-the-art buildings are re-confirmed

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK are delighted to announce that their proposed move to a state-of-the-art new building in the prestigious Salford Quays has been re-confirmed as architectural designs move forward to the next stage.

Salford City Council reconfirmed its commitment to a flagship Academy. John Merry, Leader of the Council said, "We are committed to working with Oasis Community Learning and the Academy on behalf of the city's young people in delivering this learning centre for the future."

Steve Chalke MBE, Founder and CEO of Oasis Community Learning said, “This is fantastic news. Set alongside our already greatly improved academic results and our excellent behavioural record, the renewed guarantee of a brand new world-class facility on Salford Quays, as part of the MediaCityUK development, will create even greater opportunities for each our students.”

Nick Bent, Chair of the Academy Council said, “With a commitment now in place from the BBC, and Andy Davy Project Director FM&T for BBC North, on our Academy Council, moving next door to them will undoubtedly increase the potential of this partnership for the benefit of our students and wider community.”

Andy Davy, Project Director FM&T for BBC North said, “I am excited about the potential of the partnership with Oasis Academy MediaCityUK. There are some incredibly talented students and if we can inspire them and work with them closely, we are certain to see a wide range of opportunities open up for them in the media industry. In this way we will all benefit.”

Hazel Blears MP said “The new Academy, linked to the BBC, with fantastic facilities for learning will give Salford's young people the best chance of getting the jobs of the future. This is brilliant news for our City.”

The plans are that by the start of the September term in 2012, a building for 900 11-16 year old students and 250 sixth formers will be opened on the Salford Quays site.  The future is bright for the young people of the area along with their families and the whole local community.