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Millie’s Trust launch First Aid gold standard in Scotland

Millie's Trust has crossed the border as Children’s Minister Maree Todd MSP has launched Millie's Mark, a new paediatric first aid accreditation for childcarers across Scotland. The Minister visited The Orchard Nursery in Edinburgh, one of the first nurseries to sign up for Millie’s Mark, a gold … [Read more...]

Stockport College Nails an Award!

Stockport College has won the best nail work in the North West and Wales in the qualifying heats of WorldSkills inter-college competition - thanks to top tuition from a UK industry expert. Level 3 Nail Services students Alison Leech and Laura Wilkinson came first and second, respectively, in the … [Read more...]

Together Trust former Chair of Trustees awarded MBE

Wendy Coomer, former Chairman of the board of trustees for the Stockport based Together Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday 2019 Honours List. The Together Trust is a North West charity that supports young people and adults with disabilities, complex needs, autism and their … [Read more...]

Stockport Together Trust Fostering rated Good by Ofsted

Fostering staff at Together Trust, a Cheadle-based charity, were delighted to receive a ‘Good’ rating following a recent Ofsted inspection. The charity, which supports young people, adults and families across the North West, has been running its fostering service for over 20 years. They also … [Read more...]

Students prepare for the World of Work with Stockport business

Stockport-based packaging manufacturer, Glossop Cartons, is working with Marple Hall School to help prepare students for the world of work, in an educational partnership designed to educate young people about the job opportunities available to them. Glossop Cartons’ HR and procedures manager, … [Read more...]

Ofsted: Stockport College making ‘Significant Progress’

Ofsted, the government office that inspects and provides judgements on the quality of education, has stated that Stockport College is making ‘significant progress’ since its merger with Trafford College just 12 months ago.  Since the merger in April last year Stockport College has seen … [Read more...]

Belle Vue Drives Off with Honours at UK Coach Awards

A driver at Stockport bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue Manchester has been crowned the UK's best at the UK Coach Awards. Miguel González was named top UK coach driver at the 2019 UK Coach Awards. He was among a clutch of Belle Vue winners at the 11th annual awards, a national scheme which … [Read more...]

Dean of Stockport College team raise £10,000

The College Dean of Higher Education at the Trafford College Group, including Stockport College, trekked 55 miles in a day dressed as a nurse to raise money for his brother’s life-limiting condition Stockport College and Trafford Group College Dean Mark Harris trekked over 55-miles between … [Read more...]

Arena Group present over £5,000 to Lisburne School

Employees of Arena Group have raised over £5,200 in memory of Stockport grandfather, Neil Singleton. Mason Singleton, celebrating his 6th birthday, was joined by his classmates at the end of term’s assembly to receive a cheque for over £5,200 from Arena Group in memory of his grandad Neil, a … [Read more...]

‘Meet your Future’ campaign launched by GM Mayor

Working with partners, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has launched the Meet your Future campaign and is inviting businesses to commit to supporting 1000 work shadowing opportunities for young people.   The campaign aims to increase the number of workplace experiences available for young … [Read more...]