Department of Education figures released this week show that Greater Manchester has closed the educational equality gap between the most disadvantaged children in the city-region, and the rest of the country thanks to reforms of the local early years services. 56% of children from disadvantaged … [Read more...]
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Agreement signed to reduce region’s STEM skills gap
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, signed an agreement with the Science and Industry Museum to work together on reducing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills gap in the region, in line with the GMCA’s Local Industrial Strategy. The agreement was signed by … [Read more...]
Stockport College students win at WorldSkills UK LIVE
Two Stockport College students have been named among the best in the UK after winning a gold and a silver medal at WorldSkills UK LIVE. Stephanie Kelly (pictured above) and Joely McGahey are studying nail technology at Stockport College and were elated to walk away with a gold and silver … [Read more...]
Stockport College success story inspires future students
Former Stockport College student, Iain Darbyshire, is a true inspiration to sport students hoping to find success in a career in professional football. At just 26 years of age, the former Stockport College BTEC sport student has already celebrated a career filled with success in football-coaching … [Read more...]
Safeguarding and wellbeing tool adopted by Greater Manchester councils
Local councils in Greater Manchester, as well as across the UK, have adopted technology of a Manchester start-up, Tootoot, to combat mental health issues in their schools, as well as taking part in early stage pilots for the wellbeing tool in the workplace. The business also received support … [Read more...]
Stockport College owner enters merger talks with Cheadle and Marple colleges
The Cheadle and Marple College Network and Trafford College Group (TCG), which absorbed Stockport College last year, have announced they are in talks regarding a potential merger. The merger would create a single college group with sites in Stretford, Altrincham, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple. … [Read more...]
Damar Training up-skills for growth with new appointments
Long-established apprenticeship training specialist, Damar Training is preparing for growth as they enter their 40th year. As part of their 5-year plan, Damar have made several new appointments to focus on growing the business. Commercial Partnerships Director, Robin Lindsay, will take the lead … [Read more...]
New Chair of Board at Stockport based Seashell Trust
A new chair has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Stockport's Seashell Trust. Gwen Carr, is to retire after completing her full term of 12 years with the Trust and will be replaced by Dr Robina Shah MBE. Last week, Gwen, who has been Chair since 2014, stepped down from her post and … [Read more...]
Elected and business leaders publish first Manifesto for the North
As the country prepares to head to the polls, Northern business and elected leaders have joined forces to publish the first ever Manifesto for the North – outlining the ambition to power up the North with support of the incoming Government. The first of its kind, the Manifesto for the North will … [Read more...]
Stockport College creating autonomous learners with technology
The learning support strategy adopted by Stockport College is a move away from traditional human helpers, and one which recognises the power of technology in creating autonomous learners. With a Learning Support Zone, specialist tutors and support coordinators, they ensure every student feels … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to open Aerozone Education centre
Manchester Airport today announced plans to open a state-of-the-art education centre on its campus. Called AeroZone, it will launch in the new year and host more than 5,000 pupils aged between four and 18 every year. The plans were revealed as the Airport’s parent company - MAG - released its … [Read more...]
UK: multi-million investment fund open for Academies and sixth form colleges
Academies and sixth form colleges across England can now bid for a share of more than £400 million to transform facilities, improve school buildings and create more good school places. The Department for Education has launched the latest round of the Condition Improvement Fund – the last of which … [Read more...]
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