5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (492+ words) An ambitious plan to develop career-focused skills and drive economic growth " with a major focus on securing investment to expand education and training opportunities for young people " is set to be approved. Staffordshire County Council's Skills for Growth Plan outlines…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago  (314+ words) Thousands of people in Staffordshire continue to learn new skills and improve their lives thanks to the county's Community Learning Service." There have been over 2000 sign-ups to courses so far this academic year. "Courses are delivered in over 30 community venues,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (367+ words) Businesses in Staffordshire can learn about the key role they can play in providing opportunities for young people leaving care at an event next month. Staffordshire County Council will set out how employers can join Staffordshire Movement for Care Leavers…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (287+ words) Families in Staffordshire are set to get access to more available and affordable childcare through a new Department for Education programme providing more school-based nursery places. Six schools in Staffordshire are amongst 300 nationwide that will be offering or increasing nursery…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (338+ words) Thousands of children and young people across Staffordshire enjoyed a fun-filled Easter, thanks to'Staffordshire County Council's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.' Funded by the Department for Education, the HAF programme supports children aged 516 who are eligible for benefit-related free…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (346+ words) A special awards ceremony has recognised the successes of young people from across Staffordshire who have accessed training and career opportunities after leaving care. Held at Weston Hall, Stafford, the Staffordshire Care Leavers Awards brought together care experienced young people,…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (244+ words) Delivered by Staffordshire County Council's Community Learning Service, the new programme offers adults aged 19 and over the chance to learn new skills, build confidence and improve wellbeing through a variety of free and low-cost courses. The latest courses cover a…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (318+ words) Children from across Staffordshire can now find a new comforting friend in their local library, thanks to the arrival of Helpful Bear. Helpful Bear is a soft, cuddly companion to help little ones manage their worries and express their feelings....

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (391+ words) Millions of pounds are to be spent on increasing places in special schools and improving standards in mainstream classrooms for pupils with special educational needs. Staffordshire County Council will be allocating "10. 7 million in 2026/27 to support children with SEND, or those…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (423+ words) A programme helping young people develop enterprise and employability skills has returned, with the first intensive sessions now being rolled out at'schools and colleges across Staffordshire.' Now in its sixth year, Ignite has already helped more than 30, 000 young people across…...