News for: Education

A new report has highlighted the progress made in tackling the skills gaps faced by businesses in Greater Manchester as part of the city-region's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). LSIPs are a Department for Education initiative to align skills training with employer needs, and in Greater … [Read more...]

Students, staff and VIPs gathered at Seashell for a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate progress on construction of the Stockport charity's new Ged Mason Building. The charity educates and cares for young people with the most complex disabilities in the country. The Ged Mason Building is set to … [Read more...]

England international Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored on his senior debut for the Three Lions in 2024, returned to his Stockport roots to open a brand-new 3G football pitch at his former school. The state-of-the-art pitch at Stockport School is one of two new facilities worth a combined £2.4 … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group have unveiled plans to expand training and careers opportunities at the airport through a new Skills Hub. The Skills Hub will bring together various new and existing schemes in the airport’s education and employment programme under one … [Read more...]

With more than 15,000 people visiting Stockport's new community and cultural hub, Stockroom, for its opening weekend, the town centre saw its busiest week of 2025. Stockroom opened in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on 24th May, and over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, hosted 40 events and … [Read more...]

The launch of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate is giving more young people in Greater Manchester a clear route into careers in public service thanks to new T Level placements. Employers and colleges have come together to create hundreds of high-quality opportunities working in the NHS and on … [Read more...]

Pear Tree School in Cheadle Hulme has celebrated its grand opening, offering much-needed school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Located on the former Orrishmere Primary School site, Pear Tree will provide a nurturing, inclusive … [Read more...]

Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is inviting local small businesses to take advantage of upcoming events taking place at Stockport College's Innovation Hub. Addressing a range of topics, from AI tools to tax opportunities and business leadership, programmes are suitable for SMEs of all … [Read more...]