Cheshire College Recognised for Excellence in Social Mobility at Educate North Awards

Cheshire College – South & West has won the Liverpool Hope Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Social Mobility at the 2026 Educate North Awards (ENA), one of the North of England’s most prestigious education awards. The award recognises the impact of the College’s Crewe 42 initiative, a targeted early intervention programme designed to support young people at risk of becoming […]
Cheshire College to Host Free Community Fun Day Across All Campuses

Cheshire College – South & West is set to welcome families and residents from across the region to its highly anticipated Community Fun Day on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Taking place simultaneously across all three campuses in Chester, Crewe and Ellesmere Port, the event is free to attend and will offer a range of activities for visitors of all […]
Cheshire College Named No.1 for Apprenticeships

Cheshire College – South & West has been recognised as the number one further education provider for apprenticeships across Cheshire & Warrington, following the publication of the latest Department for Education (DfE) National Achievement Rate Tables in March 2026, based on achievement data for the 2024/25 academic year. The College is the largest provider of post-16 education in the […]
Cheshire College Hair and Beauty Students Secure Competition Success

Students from Cheshire College – South & West are celebrating after excelling at the regional heats of the AHT national hair and beauty competition. Students from the College’s Ellesmere Port and Crewe campuses competed across a range of specialist hair, beauty and creative categories, showcasing their technical ability, creativity and industry-standard skills. Several students secured top three placements and are now progressing to the National Finals, which […]
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 […]
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A Future I Never Imagined – Hollie’s Journey from Cheshire College to Oxford University

After studying A Levels at Cheshire College – South & West, Hollie Simpson is studying at one of the world’s most prestigious universities — inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. Building a Community at Oxford Within Oxford University, I go to Pembroke College, which acts as its own community, like a miniature university. I’m very lucky to have all my best friends within my College as they really help […]
Students Line Crewe Streets with Creative Poppy Tribute

Students at Cheshire College – South & West have marked Remembrance Day with a creative project, producing hand-designed poppies that now line Nantwich Road near the College’s Crewe campus. The display honours those who have served in the Armed Forces and creates a striking public tribute for the local community. The initiative was part of a collaborative partnership with Connecting […]
Celebrating the Future of Skilled Trades at Cheshire College Awards

Outstanding students from Cheshire College – South & West were recognised for their exceptional skills and dedication at the annual Freemen and Guilds Awards, held at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of students across a diverse range of disciplines and marked another milestone in the 57-year partnership between Cheshire College […]
Cheshire College and Storyhouse Partner to Shape Regional Creative Futures

Cheshire College – South & West and Storyhouse, Chester’s independent and award-winning cultural hub and arts centre, have announced an exciting new partnership set to create opportunities for students and strengthen creative and cultural connections across the region. Building on their existing collaboration, Cheshire College and Storyhouse have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking […]