Peter Mayhew-Smith

Group Principal and Chief Executive of the South Thames Colleges Group, comprising Carshalton, Kingston, Merton and South Thames Colleges. Views are my own.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

This was a very BIG moment in South London, such strong collaboration and a very ambitious view of the future for all of our communities. Really great to get firmly behind this, thank you @BIGSouthLondon let's do it!!

[BIG South London @BIGSouthLondon]

🚀 #SouthLondon's #BIGGrowthAmbitions are officially here!

Launched at @DandG_Global yesterday, we’re setting the stage for inclusive, sustainable growth by 2035, with key leaders like @CraigHurring, @eleanorSW19, and @howarddawber. 🌟

https://t.co/LUews3Vm7W

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Today @SouthThamesColl it's the solar careers fair, our second now, great attendance, already 300 people through the door and queues building for the many employers and speakers. Fantastic partnership with @SolarEnergyUK_

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Delighted to celebrate #CollegesWeek2025 Always a HUGE pleasure to see our wonderful sector shouting out about its work and making sure our amazing staff and students are recognised across the country. Let's make it happen!

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

It's officially Colleges Week 2025! Join us in celebrating the impact colleges have both in their local communities and across the country. Make sure to tag us and use the #CollegesWeek2025 hashtag - we can't wait to see what you get up to! https://t.co/fBuds0YniK

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@wandbc @battersea_arts Superb morning, buzzing with energy and creativity. Thank you to all the team @wandbc for making this moment come to life.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Today, it's the launch of London Borough of Culture 2025! And it's Wandsworth! Fabulous year ahead for us all! @wandbc

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@wandbc And it's all taking off at the amazing @battersea_arts Not even 10 in the morning and the roof is officially raised!

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@wandbc And it's all taking off at the amazing @battersea_arts Not even 10 in the morning and the roof is officially raised!

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Great to see you @EdwardJDavey visiting us @KCupdate We really enjoyed showing off our very special new facility to promote careers in the health and care sector, courtesy of our generous LSIF investment!

[Kingston College @KCupdate]

Kingston College had the pleasure of hosting @EdwardDavey, Leader of the @LibDems, for a tour of our newly established Health & Social Care Hub on Thursday 23 January. Read more here: https://t.co/uB8hW1itfE #siredwarddavey #liberaldemocrats #healthandsocialcare

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@ShanWareing That'd be great, Shan, looking forward to seeing you soon.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Brilliant evening @MiddlesexUni to see the wonderful @ShanWareing inaugurated as the new vice-chancellor. Great speech, Shan, lovely values to carry into your tenure there!

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@howarddawber @SouthThamesColl @AoC_info @MayorofLondon @londoncouncils @LDN_economy Great to welcome you to the College @howarddawber , some very useful discussion and important new plans for London emerging in partnership between @LDN_economy and @LondonColleges . Come back soon!

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Our very great pleasure; wonderful to see Colleges and our friends @LDN_economy working so well together. Looking forward to the next exchange!

[LDNMayor Economy @LDN_economy]

We're working with the FE sector to deliver the skills needed for inclusive growth in the capital.

Thank you @SouthThamesColl @AoC_info and London colleges for a useful visit and meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing London's skills sector.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@AoC_info report published today highlighting yet again the vast challenge faced by Colleges in supporting all the vulnerabilities of our students and their mental health issues. Fantastic work being done but a huge amount more to do.

[Association of Colleges (AoC) @AoC_info]

"This report makes it impossible for policy makers to look away from the issue, and clearly demonstrates that we need a much better strategic response." - @Pmayhewsmith.

Read our new report in full:
https://t.co/NJmlAgWyLs

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

We have enjoyed remarkable opportunities in close partnership with @creativeyouthuk over many years, making very special projects, placements and performances with hundreds of our students. It needs support and we are asking everyone if they can help.

[Creative Youth @creativeyouthuk]

We need your help.

Arts organisations across the country are in crisis. We need your support to help us to continue providing platforms for young people in the arts.

Please support our crowdfunder & spread the word https://t.co/mfYk4iHaQa

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

A very proud moment as our wonderful Colleges continue to rise, doing all they can to transform our students' futures. 'Exceptional mental health support' among a host of highlights.

[Kingston College @KCupdate]

Delighted to share our best ever Ofsted Inspection for STCG with two Outstanding grades for students’ Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes, with an exceptionally Good grade overall. Proud of our students and staff for this amazing result! https://t.co/etwUrMDJie

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Oh please, it just got even better. Extraordinary spectacle, really.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

And the house band are rocking the place to its foundations. Just another remarkable day here!

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Fourth graduation of the day @KCupdate ,packed house, hundreds of people piling in to celebrate a truly superb year.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

Fourth graduation of the day @KCupdate ,packed house, hundreds of people piling in to celebrate a truly superb year.

[Peter Mayhew-Smith @Pmayhewsmith]

@mary_vine @UKHouseofLords @LondonColleges @AoC_info Thank you Mary! We had a lovely afternoon at the House of Lords yesterday with the BEST students and teachers in South London! Thank you so much CoSLP!

[mary vine-morris @mary_vine]

Had the most fabulous afternoon @UKHouseofLords with our wonderful south @LondonColleges and adult ed colleagues, celebrating our amazing students and inspiring staff! @Pmayhewsmith reminding us about the transformative power of #FurtherEducation @AoC_info #LoveOurColleges