Want to study A-levels in Knowsley? You will have to leave

We report on a shameful hole in the borough's schooling system. 'It signifies almost a lack of hope, that people have given up on an area' says a leading expert

Dear readers — in today’s members’ edition we have some great Post Picks (including some fantastic footage of Edwardian Liverpool), a round-up of news you should know about and a great in-depth piece about an educational black hole in our region that should be keeping local policymakers up at night.

In 2016, Knowsley’s last sixth form offering A-levels closed after a fall in student numbers meant keeping it open was no longer considered financially viable. Mollie went to meet the sixth formers travelling miles to study their A-levels.

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