TCG rated ‘Good Provider’ by Ofsted
We are delighted that we can now share the results of our most recent November 2022 Ofsted Inspection Report for The Trafford College Group (TCG). We were visited by a team of Ofsted reporters across the college group, between the 8th and 11th of November last year. We are so very proud to say that our overall […]
Stockport student’s cover design printed on 4,000 ‘BagThing’ Greater Manchester best gigs and shows guides
BagThing is a targeted event marketing and distribution network based in Greater Manchester. They offer physical distribution alongside online exposure for Manchester’s best gigs and shows each month. For their December edition, BagThing collaborated with our HE Level 4 Graphic Design and Illustration students to produce the front cover of their printed package which is […]
Stockport College Alumni open Youth Club
Three of our University Centre Alumni students have been granted funding to open and run a youth club for children in the Brinnington area. Between them, our students have completed our Working with Children and Young People Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) Childhood Studies Degree, and due to high demand for youth centres within the […]
WorldSkillsUK: TCG Winners
Six TCG students from across Trafford College and Stockport College competed in the WorldSkillsUK 2022 finals. The finals took place in Blackpool and Northern Ireland, with our students up against the best of the best students from across the country. Students from across the UK competed for bronze, silver, or gold medals as well as the […]
Giving back to our community: Winter Fundraisers
Across all TCG campuses just ahead of the Christmas break, we will be collecting donations and raising money for two charities CashForKids and Cornerstones to help people in our community. Operation Christmas Child The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts‑filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—and delivers them to children in […]
WorldSkillsUK 2022: Our finalists
Our TCG finalists were competing in their WorldSkillsUK events last week in Blackpool and Northern Ireland. Up against the best of the best students from across the country our nail technicians, beauty specialists and master chefs were competing to be awarded their bronze, silver, or gold medals as well as the chance to compete in next […]
8 TCG students make WorldSkills UK National Finals
Eight Students from across the Trafford College Group have succeeded in reaching the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions. The Greater Manchester Colleges Group (GMCG) Annual Skills Competitions were held in March, which provided students with the opportunity to showcase the technical skills they have learnt across 10 specialisms. During the event over […]
Generation Aviation Open Event: Airport Academy
The UK Government has launched a new recruitment scheme, Generation Aviation, aimed at encouraging the next generation of young people to kick-start a rewarding and exciting career in the aviation sector. The scheme has been launched at Heathrow, with several events following this including at Manchester Airport’s Academy. On Monday, we hosted our first Generation Aviation […]
Counselling Level 4 Diploma students present Research Conference 2022
Here at Stockport College we believe in encouraging our peers to push themselves and share their knowledge with others. Recently our Level 4 Diploma Counselling department organised their very own conference for their peers to enable them to share research topics and give insight into the different areas of counselling to inform each-others learning and […]
Debut Studios students win big at Liverpool and Manchester competitions
Students from partners Debut Studios competed in solo’s, duo’s and group competitions last week. Including categories in Jazz, Contemporary, Commercial, Ballet and Lyrcial. Students competed against other performers from around the county and were judged on their performance and technical ability. Students also took part in competitions in Liverpool, winning best technique of the competition […]