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Category: Education

Plans for £2m flagship centre unveiled to help young people transform their lives

Ambitious plans have been announced to create a £2million flagship scheme in Salford providing much-needed accommodation and training for young people. As part of the...

Are you 16-25 and unemployed?

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are delivering The Prince’s Trust Team programme. GMFRS is  offering young people aged 16-25 the chance to gain...

Mayor of Salford visits new City Year youth programme at Summerville Primary

On Thursday 14th January, the City Mayor of Salford, Ian Stewart, and Councillor Jane Hamilton visited Summerville Primary School to see how a new charity initiative is...

Ryan Giggs to judge George’s Worsley menu competition with local primary

350 pupils from a Worsley primary school have been offered the chance to put their menu ideas in front of ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs. Next month he’ll...

Salford City College rated ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspection

Salford City College are celebrating after being awarded a ‘Good’ rating in their latest Ofsted report. Inspectors found key strengths at the college...

Manchester United partner up with the University of Salford

The University of Salford has linked up with world-renowned footballing giant Manchester United to provide journalism students with first-hand experience of sports...

Free guide to school admissions launched

A new, free guide to schools in the UK has just been launched to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education. FindASchool is the first tool to...

Golden Globes 2016: Salford screenwriting star nominated for best foreign film

A Salford University graduate is vying for international recognition after her film was nominated for a prestigious Golden Globe award. The annual event in Beverly Hills...

£100m to recruit top talent into Salford social work

A scheme to get top talent into social work is set to be expanded across the country, including in Salford, after the Government pledged £100m. The University of...

Stone Roses guitarist pays visit to enterprising Eccles students

A fundraising activity organised by Skills for Working Life students at Salford City College’s Eccles Sixth Form Centre caught the attention of a famous Manchester...