I NOTE with interest the Agenda article by Alan Middleton ("College closure has hampered the impact of Games on the East End", The Herald, October 18), and wish to correct any misconception that Glasgow Kelvin College is not continuing to support the work begun by one of its legacy colleagues, John Wheatley College, in the east and north-east of Glasgow.

Whilst the three legacy college names have changed, Glasgow Kelvin College continues to provide high-quality learning to the communities it serves and continues to operate from the same campus buildings in the north and east of the city.

It maintains a substantial presence in some of Glasgow's, indeed Scotland's, most deprived communities, delivering accessible learning opportunities to local residents from introductory to advanced level courses. As a key partner with Glasgow's North East Community Planning Partnership the college is an active supporter of community regeneration.

The college continues to support and expand the John Wheatley Learning Network which, in partnership with key stakeholders such as the Wheatley Group, provides access to digital technology and learning in the heart of the Glasgow's most deprived neighbourhoods in the east and north-east of the city.

In addition, the award-winning Youth Access Programme remains a principal provider of youth services in the east end and Easterhouse, and we are working to expand this programme into other areas of the city.

Glasgow Kelvin College continues the best work of each of its legacy colleges, providing access to learning opportunities which address both community and employer needs, ensuring employability, aspiration, personal development and progression are embedded within its programmes. We remain committed to contributing to social and economic regeneration in the east and north of the city, supporting all of its learning communities in line with the Scottish Government's ambitions for post-16 learning in Scotland.

Alan Sherry,

Principal, Glasgow Kelvin College, Springburn Campus,

123 Flemington Street,

Glasgow.