By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Just one school in Cheshire East had to close during autumn term because of Covid-19 – and only for the last day.
Mark Bayley, acting director of education, said the autumn term was probably the hardest and most challenging for schools during the whole pandemic.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The new primary school planned for Kingsbourne in Nantwich could provide additional places for children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).
Members of Cheshire East’s children and families committee heard from acting director of education Mark Bayley that the need for extra provision in the town had been highlighted during the recent consultation.
Reaseheath College in Nantwich is among winners in the latest round of government investment to boost higher level technical skills and innovation.
Newly formed Institutes of Technology (IoTs) are collaborations of specialist colleges, universities and employers who work together to reform and deliver higher levels of technical education and skills required by progressive, modern businesses.
Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich pulled together to help those in need at Christmas.
All departments were involved in collecting non perishable food, household items, toiletries and festive treats to make up a bumper delivery for Nantwich Foodbank.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East is to start looking for potential sponsors to run a new primary school proposed for a site at Basford, near Shavington.
The free school is due to open in September 2025 and will take children from new housing in the area, including the South Cheshire Growth Village.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-six responses were received during a five-week consultation on plans for a new primary school in Nantwich – and 24 were in favour.
The £3.5m free school is earmarked for land close to Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.
An internationally-acclaimed artist from Nantwich whose projects include facemasks made from foraged natural materials is returning to her roots as part of a UK initiative nurturing creative talent.
Visual artist and University of Chester graduate Estelle Woolley is returning to work with the university’s department of art and design thanks to the AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) scheme.
Young pupils from Nantwich schools brought festive cheer to care home residents by delivering Christmas cards.
The students used the artistic skills to create personalised cards as part of a community scheme by Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP).
A Nantwich youngster enjoyed a festive surprise from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after winning a a Christmas Card competition.
Eight-year-old Romani Rhodes-Fowles was visited by PCC John Dwyer and PC Panda at her Bridgemere CE Primary School.
A Reaseheath College trained butchery apprentice has proved a cut above by winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Butchery national finals.
Jason Edwards, 27, completed his FDQ Diploma in Professional Butchery (Level 2) at the Nantwich college last year and manages Littlers Butchers in Hartford.
Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been praised for raising funds for charity despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.
Members of Reaseheath’s Student Association handed a cheque for nearly £15,500 to children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK.
A Nantwich grandmother who penned her first book during Covid lockdown has successfully published it.
Amy Damatt, of Wellington Road, wrote the educational children’s story “A Puppy’s Tale by Rex” from the perspective of a rescued pup living with his owner and dogs of different ages and sizes.
A trio of Year 3 pupils from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have taken the chop for a great cause.
Friends Autumn, Freya and Beth decided to cut their lovely locks to help others.
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