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Stockport’s Redrock signs up apprentices

Four young people are reaping the benefits of Stockport's Redrock development having been chosen to join the Wates Construction team as the first apprentices on the project. The appointments form part of Wates’ pledge to ensure that training and employment opportunities are created for Stockport’s … [Read more...]

Gander Young Business of the Year sponsored by the Seashell Trust

Gander is launching the Young Business of the Year in the style of BBC's The Apprentice in partnership with local organisation, the Seashell Trust. This inaugural business challenge programme, will see teams of students from three Stockport based partner colleges; Aquinas, Cheadle & Marple and … [Read more...]

0-2-5 Nursery in Heaton Moor gets Royal Bank of Scotland support

A new pre-school facility has been unveiled at 0-2-5 Nursery in Heaton Moor, thanks to a six figure funding deal from the Royal Bank of Scotland.  Work to convert two cellar rooms at a popular Stockport nursery has resulted in the creation of a gorgeous new pre-school facility for its children to … [Read more...]

Stockport children’s book awards for 2016

The winners of this year’s Stockport children's book awards hosted by Stockport Libraries & Information, were announced at a special presentation event.   The presentation evening was held at Edgeley Park hosted by Craig Bradley - ‘That Poetry Bloke’ poet, writer and performer. Stockport … [Read more...]

RNLI pilots safety scheme with Stockport’s young swimmers

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has teamed up with Stockport sport and fitness provider Life Leisure to pilot a youth water safety scheme the charity hopes will equip children with the skills to keep themselves safe in open water. All children attending school swim classes and … [Read more...]

Latest Stockport College recruit is star of stage and screen

Stockport College's latest teaching recruit is Lizzie Stavrou, who will be familiar for her TV roles. Lizzie, who has appeared in Coronation Street, Doctors and the new Cold Feet, is currently working with Debut Arts Academy at the college. She is trained in musical theatre at the prestigious … [Read more...]

Is your school considering Academy status?

If schools are thinking about converting their school and considering Academy Status, SAS Daniels are ready to help. SAS Daniels LLP and academy conversion specialists, J&G Marshall are hosting a free event on converting schools to academy status. The event is aimed at head teachers, … [Read more...]

Hallidays recruit expert support for trainees

Stockport accountants Hallidays have recruited an expert to manage, coach and enhance their growing team.   New team manager Helen Johnson has a wealth of experience managing and coaching a large team. She will nurture the team, including 10 trainees recruited during the past 12 months mostly … [Read more...]

Work starts to demolish school buildings at Seashell Trust

Work to demolish some of the old school buildings at Seashell Trust as part of £45m new campus development on the site in Cheadle Hulme, started on Wednesday.  A team of demolition experts rolled on to site at Stanley Road to start knocking down some of the old school buildings to make way for a … [Read more...]

Stockport’s new academic year starts on back of record results

Pupil’s young and old have started Stockport's new academic year this month on the back of record results for the borough. The first-rate statistic comes after pupils in Stockport achieved higher provisional results than the national average from Early Years right through to the end of Key Stage … [Read more...]

Stockport Rugby Festival pulls in C&C Healthcare as top sponsor

C&C Healthcare are headline sponsors of this year’s Stockport Rugby Festival, the hugely popular minis rugby festival being held at Stockport Rugby Club on October 2. A total of 40 teams will compete from across the Stockport borough and the north west and, based on previous years, will attract … [Read more...]