Schools & Colleges

Popular Nantwich school site manager scoops national honour

Popular Nantwich school site manager scoops national honour

A primary school site manager in Nantwich has scooped a national “Hardest Working Hands” award!

Keith Challinor, 56, has worked at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley, since the school first opened 15 years ago.

June 19, 2019
Malbank School bids for expansion to take in 120 more students

Malbank School bids for expansion to take in 120 more students

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich is set to expand to cater for 120 extra students.

Cheshire East Council has given permission for the school on Welsh Row to expand, with work expected to begin later this year.

June 12, 2019
Special needs children “left in limbo” by Cheshire East Council, say lawyers

Special needs children “left in limbo” by Cheshire East Council, say lawyers

Dozens of children with special needs were “left in limbo” after Cheshire East Council failed to meet 2019 school allocation deadline, say specialist lawyers.

Experts say 34 SEN children out of a total of 134 suffered delays in receiving their transition education healthcare plans or statements for 2019.

May 30, 2019
Reaseheath College opens new Halls of Residence on Nantwich campus

Reaseheath College opens new Halls of Residence on Nantwich campus

The latest halls of residence building has been officially opened at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.

It brings the total capacity on campus to 850 bedrooms, and is part of a recent £80 million investment.

May 28, 2019
Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

The winners of the Nantwich Rotary Art & Handwriting competition have picked up their prizes from local MP Laura Smith.

The young winners gathered at Nantwich Museum for the 11th Rotary Club of Nantwich Primary Schools Art and Handwriting Competition.

May 28, 2019
Record breaking crowds enjoy Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich

Record breaking crowds enjoy Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich

Record-breaking crowds thronged to Reaseheath College’s Family Festival, making the event the best and biggest since its launch 23 years ago.

Around 11,000 visitors enjoyed the action-packed event on the college’s Nantwich campus, which offered hundreds of fun activities and displays in a day of perfect spring sunshine.

May 22, 2019
Social media “threats” against Brine Leas in Nantwich are hoax, say police

Social media “threats” against Brine Leas in Nantwich are hoax, say police

Alleged “threats” made against Brine Leas School in Nantwich are hoax, police have said.

Officers were called in after the “threats” were reported as being posted on social media sites including Instagram and Snapchat.

May 17, 2019
Police probe social media “threats” against Brine Leas School in Nantwich

Police probe social media “threats” against Brine Leas School in Nantwich

Police have launched a probe into alleged threats made on social media towards Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Headteacher David Cole called in the police after “threatening messages” were reported as seen on Instagram and Snapchat.

May 14, 2019
Reaseheath College “health and wellbeing” team honoured in national awards

Reaseheath College “health and wellbeing” team honoured in national awards

Reaseheath College’s Health and Wellbeing team has been recognised by the Association of Colleges (AoC) at its national awards.

The Nantwich college’s team of professionals was runner-up in the Mental Health and Wellbeing category of the AoC Beacon Awards, which showcase best practice and innovation among colleges.

April 29, 2019
93% parents offered first choice primary school, says Cheshire East Council

93% parents offered first choice primary school, says Cheshire East Council

Nearly 93% of parents have secured their first choice primary school for September 2019 admission, according to Cheshire East Council.

Admissions figures show local schools offered 98.4% of Cheshire East residents a place at a school of their choice – with nearly 93% being offered their first preference.

April 27, 2019
Reaseheath students rescue “beached” whale and dolphins!

Reaseheath students rescue “beached” whale and dolphins!

A beached pilot whale and several dolphins and seals have been successfully rescued from the front lawn at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

But thankfully this was a simulated rescue to enable 40 Animal Science students to gain an internationally recognised qualification in wildlife rescue!

April 26, 2019
Highfields Academy Children enjoy cracking Easter fun

Highfields Academy Children enjoy cracking Easter fun

Children enjoyed a range of cracking activities as part of an Easter school holiday club in Nantwich.

Pupils from primary schools across Nantwich and nearby villages were kept entertained during half term at Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue.

April 22, 2019
Parents slam soaring number of school attendance fines in Cheshire

Parents slam soaring number of school attendance fines in Cheshire

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Fines for taking children out of school during term time have been slammed by parents – but MPs insist youngsters’ attendance is crucial.

It was revealed last week that the number of fines issued to parents in Cheshire in the first year following a high-profile court battle soared compared to previous years.

April 18, 2019

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