News for: Education

A report to Stockport Council's Cabinet has recommended moving library services from Central Library to a new multi-million pound learning hub in Merseyway, following extensive public consultation. The new Learning and Discovery Hub, provisionally named Stockroom, will repurpose disused retail … [Read more...]

Businesses in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support young people currently on work placements through the Kickstart scheme and progress them onto apprenticeships. The Kickstart scheme was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to support businesses to offer paid work experience … [Read more...]

Parents and guardians of Stockport children are being urged to ‘Turn it Off’ as part of a new campaign to clamp down on dirty air caused by car exhaust fumes outside the borough’s schools. Poor air quality is the largest environmental public health issue facing the UK and is estimated to … [Read more...]

Three children from across Stockport have had their artwork of notable landmarks in the town recreated as bespoke Lego models by clients of local charity, Pure Innovations. The artwork was created as part of a summer competition, organised by Stockport SHAPES Alliance, One Stockport and Pure … [Read more...]

Two students from Poynton High School have taken part in a national summit to explore ways engineers can help the UK meet net zero carbon goals. A Year 9 and a Year 13 pupil from the school took part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Schools COP Summit, which brought together over 50 young people … [Read more...]

A consultation on plans to move library services from Central Library to a new learning and discovery centre in Merseyway, provisionally named Stockroom, closes today at midnight (18th October). The proposals will see book lending, IT provision and other services currently offered at Central … [Read more...]

Young people in Stockport will have the opportunity to learn about post-16 further education, training and career opportunities with the region's top employers during a week of careers events. Stockport Jobs Match's Post-16 Careers Week is a virtual exhibition taking place from 11th to 15th … [Read more...]

There is still one month left for Stockport residents to comment on proposals to move library services to a new 21st Century facility in the town centre. Stockport Council has been awarded £14.5 million Future High Streets Funding by the government to spend on Stockroom, redeveloping empty retail … [Read more...]