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Cheshire East school staff quitting over new computer system

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A councillor claims school staff are quitting their jobs because of the stress caused by a problematic computer system brought in to make Cheshire East more efficient.

The Best4Business project, designed to replace the ageing business IT systems with a new cloud-based network at both Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Cheshire councils, has had issues from the outset and is massively over-budget.

December 1, 2022 —

Expansion of South Cheshire special school gets council go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A special school in South Cheshire can go ahead with expansion plans to accommodate an extra 60 pupils after Cheshire East gave permission for an extension to be built.

Springfield School caters for children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

November 30, 2022 —

Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted

A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.

La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.

November 25, 2022 —

South Cheshire special school expansion plan set to go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a special school in South Cheshire to accommodate an extra 60 pupils have been recommended for approval, despite some objections.

Springfield School in Crewe caters for 200 children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

November 24, 2022 —

Cheshire East councillors debate plan to issue fines for idling engines

By Jonathan Sutton, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could soon start issuing fines to drivers who leave their engine idling as a review of the policy is taking place.

This could mean parents waiting to pick up their children outside schools in the borough who refuse to turn their engine off could face a £60 fine.

November 24, 2022 —

Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich

More than 250 graduands who completed degrees at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich joined peers from the University of Chester for a spectacular graduation ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.

The graduands were awarded degrees in agricultural science, animal management, canine clinical behaviour, equine science, zoo management, wildlife conservation and ecology, landscape architecture, adventure sports and coaching, rural events management, dairy technology and food science.

November 20, 2022 —

Cheshire East Council paying too much on school transport, says report

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is paying £3,000 more per pupil than most equivalent councils to transport some children to school each year.

This includes paying on average £71 for a 10-mile taxi journey or £118 for a 20-mile journey – way above the expected £21 or £41 costs respectively.

November 18, 2022 —

Ex Brine Leas teacher admits sex with pupil after conduct hearing

A former teacher at Brine Leas School in Nantwich admitted “unprofessional conduct” by having sex with one pupil and wishing another “dies from a brain haemorrhage”.

Dan Boulton has been banned indefinitely from teaching in the UK after being found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct and/or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute”.

November 17, 2022 —

Pupils at Nantwich school boost Food Bank with Harvest donations

Pupils and parents at Millfields Primary School in Nantwich have helped boost the town’s Food Bank stocks with Harvest donations.

Generous families amazed staff at the school with the volume of food and drink brought in to support the charity.

November 14, 2022 —

Cheshire East seeks clarity on SATS tests clash with Coronation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is waiting for government guidance on primary school SATS because the bank holiday for the King’s coronation clashes with the first day of the national tests.

The Key Stage 2 tests, taken by 11-year-olds at schools across the country, are scheduled to take place from Monday May 8 to Thursday May 11 next year.

November 11, 2022 —

Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has officially opened two sustainability projects in ceremonies marking the end of Reaseheath College’s centenary year.

The Duke, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, opened a Heritage Trail and Centenary Bridge and a state-of-the-art Vertical Farm at the Nantwich college and university centre.

November 10, 2022 —