A learning facility is an 'asset' to Worcester according to the city's MP.

Member of Parliament for Worcester, Robin Walker, recently visited the Fairfield Learning Centre in Warndon as part of National Careers Week and praised it as an "asset to the city".

The centre serves as a hub for adult and young adult learning for Worcestershire County Council.

During his visit on March 8, Mr Walker heard about the proposed plans for an extension to the centre.

Mr Walker was accompanied by Worcestershire County Council's cabinet member for economy, infrastructure, and skills, Marc Bayliss.

Mr Walker said: "It's great to see both adult and young adult learners coming in and getting fired up to learn to improve their skills, and to see some of the exciting plans to expand as well.

"I think it's a great asset to the city, but more importantly than that, I think it’s helping people to understand how they can progress their skills and move forward and supporting both community and the skills agenda."

Mr Bayliss shared his thoughts on the proposed single-storey extension, which aims to expand learning opportunities and enhance community engagement.

He commented: "This expansion will help us give students an even wider and more comprehensive educational experience and allow us to work more closely with the local community in Warndon."

Plans for the expansion include enlarging the hair and beauty training salon and creating additional space for Young Adult Learning provision.

The aim is to provide learners aged 16 - 19 (19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan) an alternative to mainstream education in a supportive environment.

The extension would mark the first major update to the property since its opening by Princess Anne in 2007.

Anna Lee, manager of Learning Services Worcestershire, expressed her delight at the MP's visit.

She said: "It was great to welcome our City MP to Fairfield and show them first-hand the work that we do with young adult and adult learners."

The Learning Services Worcestershire team last year received a Good rating from OFSTED, highlighting their commitment to quality education and support.