Hard work during lockdown has paid off with GCSE success for students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities at schools run by Stockport charity, Together Trust. Students at Ashcroft School and Inscape House School have received confirmation of their efforts with fantastic GCSE … [Read more...]
News for: Education
TfGM recommends planning ahead for back to school travel
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is advising parents and pupils to plan ahead for how they will travel to school in September and to cycle, walk where they can. TfGM is advising parents to look for new cycling and walking routes put in place as part of the #SafeStreetsSaveLives project to … [Read more...]
Trafford College Group principal interviewed for leadership podcast
James Scott, Principal of Trafford College Group, has been featured by The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to discuss the quality of leadership in a podcast episode. The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to … [Read more...]
Small Business Leadership Programme announced to aid economic recovery
The UK government has announced a £20 million investment in programmes to improve leadership skills in small businesses nationwide to aid their recovery following the coronavirus lockdown. Two schemes have been announced to help businesses to adapt to the changing conditions of the coronavirus … [Read more...]
Top students celebrate Stockport College’s annual awards online
The outstanding achievements and successes of Stockport College’s students have been celebrated at a special online version of the FE Student Awards this year. Students and their families waited in anticipation to log onto the virtual ceremony, which took place on Thursday 23rd July at 3pm, … [Read more...]
Digital skills training programmes open for applicants
Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to apply for digital skills training programmes created through the Fast Track Digital Workforce fund. The fully funded training schemes have been designed to help create greater opportunities for people the city-region to secure digital … [Read more...]
New Principal appointed at Trafford College Group
Trafford College Group, formed in 2018 from the merger of Stockport and Trafford colleges, has announced the appointment of a new Principal. James Scott, formerly Campus Principal at Stockport College and the Group's Vice Principal, will take over the role from Lesley Davies OBE from 1st … [Read more...]
Book borrowing and free IT use returns to Stockport libraries
Book borrowing and IT provision in Stockport, with Covid-safe measures in place, has resumed at Hazel Grove, the Heatons, Marple and Reddish libraries. Stockport Council have reintroduced the limited service at four locations in the borough to trial Covid-safe practices and ensure safety of both … [Read more...]
Sweets manufacturer helps Stockport children continue learning during lockdown
Sweets manufacturer, Swizzels Matlow, has donated IT equipment, as well as confectionery, to Stockport Council to help disadvantaged children continue education while school remains closed. Stockport Council have distributed 150 bags of the New Mills manufacturers' sweets, including Squashees, … [Read more...]
Stockport learner wins prestigious performing arts award at the 2020 BTEC Awards
The exceptional achievement of Alex Waddacor from Stockport College was celebrated as she was awarded the prestigious bronze BTEC Award for performing arts. Alex was recognised by teachers and peers at Stockport College partner, Debut Academy of Performing Arts, for her excellence in shows, … [Read more...]
Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund helps Stockport Digital Academy tackle skills gap
Stockport Digital Academy is one of 14 projects in Greater Manchester and Lancashire that have been successful in applying for the Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund to address the North West's digital skills gap. The £3 million fund is a joint project between the Department for Digital, Culture, … [Read more...]
Young people in need receive laptops from Stockport Council to continue education
Care leavers in Stockport have been given laptops as part of the Department for Education (DfE) scheme to help young people in need continue their education and keep in contact with support services. The scheme provides laptops, tablets and internet access to disadvantaged families, children and … [Read more...]
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