A boom in virtual work experience opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic has made sure young people across the country have not missed out on workplace and careers-related learning. Young people have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, which has caused major … [Read more...]
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Bellway donates mud kitchen to local primary school
With outdoor learning increasingly important in today’s post-pandemic world, housebuilder Bellway has donated £375 to Nether Alderley Primary School to replace its mud kitchen. Located close to Bellway’s beautiful Heatherley Wood development within Alderley Park, Nether Alderley Primary School … [Read more...]
Google and DWP launch new digital skills training for jobseekers
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with internet giant, Google, to deliver 9,000 jobseekers with scholarships towards digital skills training. Universal Credit claimants referred to the programme by the Work Coach will be able to work towards a Google Career Certificate. The … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to donate IT equipment to council ‘Computers for Kids’ scheme
Cheshire East Council has announced that the first computers have been distributed to schools as part of its 'Computers for Kids' scheme and is calling for businesses to get involved to donate unused IT equipment. The scheme has been launched off the back of the national campaign, ‘Laptops for … [Read more...]
Storengy UK launches Cheshire East school solar panel competition
Energy company, Storengy UK is partnering with Cheshire East Council for a competition giving one school in the region to win a solar panel package worth up to £10,000. In their mission to lead the way to net zero carbon emissions, Storengy UK is running the competition for Cheshire East primary … [Read more...]
An Hour to Skill campaign launches to boost online learning in lockdown
A new campaign, 'An Hour to Skill', has launched to encourage the UK's workforce to dedicate an hour a week to online learning to improve their skills. The 'An Hour to Skill' campaign aims to inspire people to set aside an hour of their time to take a free online course from the government's … [Read more...]
New initiatives will help Cheshire East schools deliver remote learning
Cheshire East Council has been working very closely with its schools to develop programmes to help learners respond to the challenges of school lockdown. Since the first lockdown was announced in March, there has been a period of great innovation in remote education to ensure that students do nor … [Read more...]
Council praises Wilmslow High School for autism award
Cheshire East Council has praised the staff at Wilmslow High School for achieving a Nasen award for how they include and support children and young people with autism at their specialist resource provision. Nasen (the National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a charity that supports … [Read more...]
Macclesfield College students celebrate BTEC results
After delays in releasing results, students at Macclesfield College are celebrating top grades in BTEC Level 3 vocational qualifications. After the interruption of education as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, student results were, in part, based on their teacher’s assessment of their … [Read more...]
The King’s School opens new £60 million campus
The King's School in Macclesfield has opened its new £60 million campus, which will open to students in September. The school, originally founded in 1502, moves to new eco-friendly site between Prestbury and Over Alderley, after construction completed just six weeks ago due to teams from Vinci … [Read more...]
Council praises efforts of young people ahead of exam results
Ahead of the A-level and GCSE results being announced, Cheshire East Council is paying tribute to the young people affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The council hopes that young people get the results they deserve and that they are able to progress with the next steps in their life journey. … [Read more...]
Leadership training schemes announced in £20 million boost to small business recovery
Two newly announced training programmes aim to boost leadership skills in small businesses as they recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The UK government is investing £20 million into the two leadership training schemes. The programmes aim to help small business leaders … [Read more...]