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UK: Workers eager to up-skill according to PwC survey

New research out from PwC reveals that, despite an appetite and willingness to learn new skills in the face of increasing automation, many UK workers are not being offered the opportunity to up-skill by their employers, which is leading to mistrust and fear of automation and technology. The … [Read more...]

Stockport schools encouraged to apply for free learning equipment

As children across the country return to the classroom, Stockport schools are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor learning resources to allow youngsters to get hands on with nature. Applications for the Local School Nature Grants are open from now up until the 22nd … [Read more...]

Stockport College Debut Academy wins public vote

Stockport College partners Debut Academy of Performing Arts is celebrating this week after winning the public vote for place in the finals of a UK competition. Performers from the newly refurbished Wood Street Debut Academy school in Stockport will showcase their talents alongside other … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester takes control of adult education budget

A new aspect of Devolution is effective from today as Greater Manchester takes control of the region's adult education budget. Along with five mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority, Greater Manchester is now accountable for administering the adult education budget in … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Don’t miss out on tax-free childcare!

Are you missing out on Tax-free childcare. With the school summer holidays round the corner, the cost of childcare has become a hot topic in many homes. But help is at hand – as long as you know where to look. Stockport based accountants Bennett Verby, explain how the scheme works and who is … [Read more...]

Stockport College forging pathways for former services personnel

Stockport College is no stranger to working with the armed forces due to our wide range of uniformed service courses. But July 29 will be the first time Stockport College has invited so many former servicemen and women to find out more about our pre-employment courses. As well as our range of … [Read more...]

Stockport to benefit from locally funded skills training

Stockport adults will join thousands more across Greater Manchester to benefit from locally funded skills training as devolution of the £92 million Adult Education Budget (AEB) moves a step closer.  The AEB, which will transfer from central government to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]

Graduation joy for Stockport Nursing Associates

Stockport recruits have celebrated completing their training as Nursing Associates, a brand new nursing role. They have graduated as Nursing Associates, a new registered nursing role at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs both Stepping Hill  Hospital and services in the community, … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Planning Appeal to go before Secretary of State

The planning inquiry into plans for the new school and campus at Seashell Trust closed last week and will now go before the Secretary of State for a final decision. The five-week long inquiry into Seashell’s appeal against Stockport Council’s decision to refuse the application for the planning … [Read more...]