Celebrating Apprentices and Employers at Biggest-Ever Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
Cheshire College – South & West proudly celebrated the achievements of exceptional apprentices and employer partners at its 2026 Apprenticeship & Skills Awards, marking a major milestone during National Apprenticeship Week. Held at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, the event brought together employers, apprentices, partners and stakeholders from across the region to recognise excellence across a wide […]
Strengthening Youth Violence Prevention Work Across Cheshire West
Cheshire College – South & West is stepping up its work to tackle youth violence, partnering with the Youth Service to bring a new prevention programme to Chester Campus following the success of a pilot project in Ellesmere Port. The programme will expand across the region and aims to educate and empower students on knife crime, exploitation, […]
Thanking Employer Partners for Apprenticeship Week
Cheshire College – South & West has been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by showing appreciation to its employer partners, delivering staffroom hampers as a thank you for their ongoing support in developing the next generation of skilled professionals. The College’s employer engagement team visited local businesses and partner organisations across Cheshire, presenting hampers as a gesture of […]
Cheshire College and Belong unveil dementia-friendly training facility
Cheshire College – South & West has officially opened the Alexandra Suite, a dementia-friendly training facility at its Crewe campus, in partnership with specialist care provider Belong Villages. Designed to mirror a real Belong household, the Alexandra Suite, named by current student Luca Baker, provides a highly realistic environment for Belong colleagues to develop practical skills, […]
Cheshire College Puts Skills in the Spotlight for National Apprenticeship Week
Cheshire College – South & West is putting the region’s skills, talent and career opportunities front and centre as it joins colleges and training providers across the UK in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026. Running from Monday 9 to Friday 13 February, the week forms part of a UK Government–led campaign highlighting how apprenticeships develop skilled, future-ready employees and drive local […]
Experienced Tradespeople Encouraged to ‘Teach Your Trade’ at Cheshire College
Cheshire College – South & West is inviting experienced tradespeople to consider teaching as a way to share their skills and help train the next generation of workers. With growing demand for industry-experienced teachers, the College is offering clear and supportive pathways for professionals to move from the workshop or job site into the classroom. Ruth Szolkowska, Vice Principal for Innovation, Curriculum and Quality at Cheshire […]
From Concept to Creation: Cheshire College Students Impress in Creative Makeup Competition
Hair and Beauty students from Cheshire College showcased their creative and technical skills at a Creative Makeup Competition held at Crewe Campus, themed Alice in Wonderland vs Wicked. The competition challenged students to design and present a complete creative look inspired by the theme, combining makeup artistry, hairstyling, outfit design and mood boarding. Working to a professional brief, participants spent several […]
Cheshire College the Only UK College to Support International Stuffed Cabbage Championship
Eleven students from Cheshire College –South & West represented the UK at the prestigious Championnat Du Monde Du Chou Farci (Stuffed Cabbage Competition) in London. The College was the only UK institution invited to support competitors as Commis Chefs, giving students a rare opportunity to work alongside top international chefs. Organised by Bernardaud and the Stuffed Cabbage Association, the competition celebrates the art of stuffed […]
Cheshire College Students Help Shape Sustainable Travel Plans for Leighton Hospital
Students from Cheshire College – South & West have been working alongside leading construction, design and healthcare professionals to explore how sustainable travel can shape the future of Leighton Hospital. Eleven T Level Design, Surveying and Planning students took part in an industry-led Active Travel in Hospital Design workshop, gaining insight into how hospitals can be designed to support safe, practical and environmentally […]
Local Schools Go Head-to-Head in Cheshire College’s Future Minds Challenge Cup
Cheshire College – South & West hosted its first-ever Future Minds Challenge Cup at its Crewe Campus, bringing together local Year 10 students for a day of academic competition, teamwork, and creativity. The event aimed to inspire young people to showcase their skills across a variety of subjects while experiencing college life first-hand. Students from Weaverham High School, Middlewich High School, […]