Nursery group, Kids Planet, which includes the Stockport-founded Kids Allowed brand, has announced the acquisition of Greater Manchester chain, Fledglings. Kids Planet has grown to 182 settings following investment by BGF, who have backed the group since 2016. The 2020 acquisition of Kids … [Read more...]
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New support programme launched for Stockport creative businesses and entrepreneurs
Digital technology skills and training provider, IN4 Group, is launching a new support programme, Stockport Creative Campus, for the borough's entrepreneurs. The Stockport Creative Campus programme starts on Feb 8th for 8 weeks of hybrid delivery, providing workshops, ample networking and expert … [Read more...]
More than 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training via Green Skills Academy
Over 350 Greater Manchester residents have accessed training in green technologies through programmes offered at the city-region's Green Skills Academy, which launched in Trafford Park in 2023. Since launching in January last year, 351 people have attended Skills Bootcamps and short courses … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on Cheadle Hulme SEN school
Stockport Council and Prospere Learning Trust have launched a consultation to hear residents views on plans for a new school in Cheadle Hulme for students with special educational needs (SEN). Pear Tree Specialist Support High School, which will be based at Worcester Road, Cheadle Hulme, will be … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester libraries scale up business support project
A business support project run out of libraries across Greater Manchester has been expanded to support entrepreneurs in all 10 boroughs. The 'Build a Business' scheme offers in-person workshops, one-to-one support and connects people to local networking events offering a wealth of expertise to … [Read more...]
Future Stockport seminar shares secrets to ‘Managing Difficult Conversations’
Stockport young professionals network, Future Stockport, is hosting its first breakfast seminar on the topic 'Managing Difficult Conversations.' The session, sponsored and hosted by Gorvins Solicitors at their office in Stockport town centre, will be led by Catherine Brown, a former barrister … [Read more...]
Plans approved for investment in Cheadle College
Trafford College Group has seen its plans approved to invest £27 million in upgrading facilities for learners at it Cheadle College campus. Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Regulation Committee gave the green light to proposals in their meeting on Thursday 14th December 2023. Plans … [Read more...]
Employer Integration Board holds first meeting as part of Greater Manchester’s technical education plans
A new Employer Integration Board has met for the first time as part of the city-region's ambitions for technical education, work and skills. The Board is comprised of representatives from 13 major employers across seven key industries in the city-region, including the likes of Factory … [Read more...]
UK engineering employers lack skills to address impact of climate change, finds IET survey
Eight out of 10 UK engineering employers lack the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change, according to the findings of an international survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Despite nearly two-thirds of UK businesses being worried about how climate … [Read more...]
Stockport Heritage and Archives library to move to Stockroom
Stockport Heritage and Archives library, currently housed at Central Library in the town centre, is set to move to the new library, community and education centre, Stockroom, currently being developed within the Merseyway Shopping Centre. The move aims to help keep the collection protected and … [Read more...]
Mulitply programme boosts maths confidence for Greater Manchester residents
A programme aimed at increasing the number of Greater Manchester adults gaining numeracy qualifications is helping to boost the confidence of city-region residents who have struggled with maths. Level 2 maths qualifications delivered through Greater Manchester's Adult Education Budget (AEB) were … [Read more...]
Trafford College Group shares adult courses on offer from January 2024
Trafford College Group has revealed the range of adult courses on offer at Stockport College and Cheadle College from January 2024. The updated adult course guide offers courses across all areas of learning, with content that can support a new hobby, upskill learners in their careers, or be a … [Read more...]
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