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Free Data Protection workshop for Stockport Businesses

New legislation affecting how we store and use personal data will be applicable from 25th May and, to help Stockport Businesses understand how this impacts on business, Stockport Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) is hosting a FREE General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR workshop.   Places are … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Community Learning and Skills Service rated by Ofsted

Stockport Council’s Continuing Education Service is celebrating after being visited by Ofsted inspectors in March who graded the service as being ‘good’. The service provides English, mathematics and employability courses and qualifications for more than 850 adult learners every year, supporting … [Read more...]

Stockport Pen Pal Project Connects Generations

The Stockport Pen Pal project has bridged the gap between Janet Coxon, 97, and a Year 7 student from Stockport School, as part of a campaign to bridge the gap between teenagers and the older generation in Stockport.  Home Instead Senior Care in Stockport and Tameside teamed up with Stockport School … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Chief Executive announces retirement

Mark Geraghty, Seashell Trust Chief Executive and School Principal has announced he is to retire. Mark, who has been head of the Trust for almost nine years, is to leave at the end of the current academic year. The Board of Trustees have appointed Jolanta McCall as Mark’s replacement. She will join … [Read more...]

Have you thought about a career in childminding ?

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children? Have you considered a career in childminding ? By providing the children you care for with individual play and learning opportunities, you will not only have fun, but also help them develop important life skills.   … [Read more...]

Stockport College to merge with Trafford

Stockport College and Trafford College today announced the completion of their merger which will create a single, larger and more sustainable college better able to meet the current and future needs of students, employers and the local community. The Trafford College Group is the corporation name … [Read more...]

Start Smart programme launched for self-employed

The GC Business Growth Hub, in partnership with People Plus, has launched its new Stockport Start Smart programme, designed to support Stockport residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them. The programme is also open to those who have recently started their own business and … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Pioneer 10 Scheme

The NEW 2018 Pioneer 10 Programme is now open for budding pioneers in Stockport. Sponsored by Stockport Council, Pioneer 10 has helped more than 4,000 businesses to grow. Now it’s your chance to be a next generation business and discover innovative new ways of thinking and doing. We are 100% … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust is to appeal after planning application refused

Seashell Trust is to appeal after planning application refused for a school and campus transformation on the site at Cheadle Hulme. A meeting of the Board of Trustees of Seashell Trust which provides education and support for children and young adults with extremely complex disabilities, this week … [Read more...]

Stockport Nursery opens second early years facility

Stockport Nursery - Nursery Rhymes - has opened its second early years premises in the North West, thanks to a £35,000 funding package from HSBC. Nursery Rhymes runs a successful day nursery and pre-school site in Cheadle, Stockport, providing a safe and stimulating environment for children aged … [Read more...]

Midshire demonstrates integrated approach to work experience

Local managed print service provider Midshire® has demonstrated its integrated approach to work experience and announced its continued support for local charity the Seashell Trust. Cheadle Hulme-based Seashell Trust provides secure learning environments to children and young adults aged 2-25 with … [Read more...]