Supporting your mental health at college
May 15th – 21st 2023 is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. Mental Health Awareness Week, now in its 23rd year, runs from 15-21 May and is hosted by the charity, Mental Health Foundation. This year, the theme […]
Cheadle students artwork to feature in Stockport Railway Station community display
Six of our Cheadle Art students have been selected for their artwork to be displayed permanently at Stockport Railway Station, as part of a community art competition. Last November, Avanti West Coast, Network Rail, and Crewe 2 Manchester Community Rail Partnership launched a community art competition – an exciting opportunity to create one of up […]
Money saving tips
The cost-of-living crisis is a major concern for many people in the UK. With energy bills, food prices, and fuel costs all rising, it can be difficult to make ends meet. However, there are a number of things you can do to save money and ease the pressure on your finances. Here are a few […]
What are the benefits of college learning?
When it comes to learning something new, the internet, from YouTube videos to online “experts” have become an attractive option for many. Often free, cheap, and easily accessible at any time, the appeal is obvious. In this blog post, we discuss the benefits of learning at a college over online DIY options! 1. Quality of […]
Meet our staff: Learning Facilitator, Nicole
Here at the Trafford College Group we pride ourselves on our hard-working staff who support our students throughout their college journey. We spoke to Learning Facilitator Nicole about the invaluable role she plays here at Cheadle College, and her journey towards becoming a member of the team. Hello, my name is Nicole I am a […]
TCG Celebrates T Level Thursday
9th February marks T Level Thursday during National Apprenticeship Week 2023. TCG was one of the first providers to offer these brand new qualifications to students in Greater Manchester, and we now have T Level programmes running across Trafford, Stockport and Cheadle College. T Levels are qualifications for 16- to 19-year-olds, taken after GCSEs. They […]
TCG Student Engagement Manager Michelle McLaughlin receives MBE
Michelle McLaughlin, the student engagement manager for Trafford College Group, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List. The MBE is an honour awarded to those who have shown outstanding service to their country and their fellow citizens. Michelle was recognised for her role working with communities across Greater Manchester to provide […]
TCG rated ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted
We are delighted that we can now share the results of our most recent November 2022 Ofsted Inspection Report for The Trafford College Group (TCG). We were visited by a team of Ofsted reporters across the college group, between the 8th and 11th of November last year. We are so very proud to say that our overall […]
Giving back to our community: Winter Fundraisers
Across all TCG campuses just ahead of the Christmas break, we will be collecting donations and raising money for two charities CashForKids and Cornerstones to help people in our community. CashForKids Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK. Their mission is to improve the lives […]
Choices students host Winter Warmer event for AgeUK Stockport visitors
Here at the Trafford College Group, we are proud to host our regular Welcome Wednesday events in partnership with AgeUK Stockport. Welcome Wednesdays welcome visitors from the group to our campuses once a month for various activities and skills sharing with our students. This month, The Cheadle College Choices students hosted their Winter Warmer event […]