By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East councillors have expressed concern some of the borough’s schools are not taking up a substance misuse education programme with one saying lessons about the harm from drugs are as important as maths.
The adults and health committee was being updated yesterday (Monday) on recent work stemming from the “reducing drug and alcohol harm plan” in Cheshire East.
While for some, the current cold snap is proving a headache – for many it produces stunning, picturesque winter scenes like these!
Snow seems a rare occasion in recent years, so many have taken advantage of working from home or school closures to enjoy it.
Freezing winter conditions have seemingly ground Nantwich to a halt today with a number of schools shut and roads closed or log-jammed.
While snow and ice may have brought a touch of late festive fun, for some if has caused chaos on Monday with thousands returning to work and school.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Two Cheshire East councillors are calling for a ban on mobile phones in all the authority’s maintained schools.
Independent councillors David Jefferay (Wilmslow) and Emma Gilman (Macclesfield) will be presenting a motion to full council today (December 10th) calling for the authority to back a phone-free environment throughout the school day.
In communities across the UK, local schools and grassroots clubs play a vital role in shaping young minds—not just academically but socially and emotionally as well.
These environments are where children and teens begin to form their identities, develop confidence, and learn values like teamwork, dedication, and resilience.
Nantwich schools could soon have ANPR cameras outside to target bad or illegal parking by parents.
A ‘Safe haven’ parking pilot scheme is set to be trialled outside four schools in Cheshire East.
A new Maths online training scheme has been launched in a number of schools across Nantwich.
First4Maths Academy is designed as a support service and has been launched at Acton CE Primary Academy, Calveley Primary Academy and Nursery, Millfields Primary School and Nantwich Primary Academy.
Dear Editor,
Last November, I robustly challenged the Labour-led administration’s plans to cut four “shared leisure centres” aligned with four of our high schools.
After further public consultation, I attended Monday’s E&C Committee meeting where it must be said, important progress had been made.
Divorce can be difficult for children to cope with.
In the UK, it’s important to understand how the education system supports children during this time.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
No schools in Cheshire East are affected by the current RAAC concrete fears across the UK, officials have confirmed.
Cheshire East Council says it has carried out checks on its maintained schools and said there is no evidence they contain the concrete type which has led to fears of buildings suddenly collapsing.
By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Schools across Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester are to receive Government cash to carry out repairs and upgrades.
The condition improvement funding will see a £456 million pot of cash earmarked for 1,000 projects up and down the country.
Cheshire East Council has won government backing for two new schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
The successful bid means the Department for Education will build two new special schools, in Middlewich and Congleton.
Dear Editor,
I asked earlier this week: Is anyone else questioning the allocation of the dedicated schools grant, due to be ratified at next week’s CE’s Children & Families Committee? That meeting was held – and the answer is no.
Just to clarify the situation for everyone, the grant money has been allocated at three different rates based on deprivation factors.
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