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Trafford and Stockport College Group Celebrates Outstanding Student Success at 2025 Graduation Ceremony

Graduates in black gowns and red stoles celebrate by throwing mortarboards into the air on stage during the university graduation ceremony at University Centre Stockport College.

More than one hundred graduates, along with their families and college staff, came together at the historic Stockport Town Hall on Thursday (20th November) to celebrate their achievements at the Trafford and Stockport College Group 2025 Graduation Ceremony. The evening recognised the dedication, resilience and hard work shown by learners across a wide range of […]

TSCG celebrates ‘The Power of Specialist FE’ Awareness Week

Trafford and Stockport College Group is proud to take part in The Power of Specialist FE awareness week, running from 1–5 December 2025. The campaign celebrates the vital role that specialist further education (FE) plays in the lives of young people with the most complex needs. Led by Natspec, the national membership body for specialist […]

Stockport College student and passionate debater introduces Head of Ofsted at national conference

Hajira Qaiser speaking on stage at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference, holding a microphone in front of a large event backdrop

The spotlight was firmly on 18 year old Hajira Qaiser, a second year student at Stockport College, as she took to the stage to introduce Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector, at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference in Birmingham last week. Hajira was invited down personally by Sir Martyn during a visit to […]

First student clinic held in ‘Road to Votes at 16’ initiative

Group photo of college students and staff gathered in a classroom setting with MP Tom Morrison.

Trafford and Stockport College Group is leading the way in empowering young people to understand and engage with democracy through its new ‘Road to Votes at 16’ Roadmap. The roadmap comes after the Government announced plans for 16-year-olds to gain the right to vote by the next General Election. The first initiative on this roadmap […]

TSCG recognise inspiring males on International Men’s Day

TSCG light up standing letters in a window

International Men’s Day is a yearly event for people to appreciate the men in their lives and this year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Men and Boys’. Teams at Trafford and Stockport College Group are made up of some of the most hard-working and inspirational males in the industry, who represent our community values. Research highlighted by […]

3,800 young people secure their right to vote through pioneering college initiative

Two students, male and female smiling in front of a register to vote banner

A pioneering move by Trafford & Stockport College Group saw 3,800 students take their first step into democracy by registering to vote during college enrolment week. This trailblazing initiative, which is now being incorporated into colleges across the UK, will ensure that young people have the tools, confidence, and knowledge to exercise their democratic rights […]

Chief Inspector of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, chats one to one with our students in exciting roundtable talk

College meeting in a modern conference room with participants seated around a round table, discussing academic programs and student opportunities.

On Wednesday 12th November, Sir Martyn Oliver, Chief Inspector of Ofsted, visited Trafford and Stockport College Group for a tour of our Stockport College campus. During his visit, Sir Martyn explored several departments including Engineering, Hair and Beauty Services and English & Maths. He spoke with both students and teachers about upcoming plans for their […]

A Student’s Journey: Hammad Jabeen at Trafford & Stockport College Group

Hammad Jabeen standing in front of a blue wall with circuit board graphics and the word ‘CYBER’ visible, representing a cybersecurity learning environment

When Hammad Jabeen first joined Trafford College’s Altrincham campus to complete his GCSEs, he had no idea which course he would pursue next or that his journey would take him from an ordinary student to a standout Student Leader, representing his peers before college governors, and eventually becoming a staff member within the very same […]

Trafford and Stockport College Group Joins National Celebration of Lifelong Learning

People seated at a classroom table during a workshop or training session, with notebooks, pens, and a patterned water bottle visible on the table. Background shows shelves with supplies and a colourful bulletin board.

Get the Nation Learning Week is underway across the UK, running from 3–7 November, spotlighting the power of lifelong learning. The initiative aims to inspire individuals and communities to embrace education at every stage of life. Trafford and Stockport College Group has proudly joined the movement, reaffirming its commitment to adult education by signing the […]

Greater Manchester Leads the Way with Historic Armed Forces Covenant Supporting Young People from Military Families

A group of people standing together indoors in front of two banners. The group includes individuals wearing formal attire, including one person in a military uniform with medals and another in a green outfit with a hat.

In a landmark moment for education and community collaboration, all nine of the Greater Manchester Colleges have united to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging their commitment to support 16–19-year-old students from military families across the North West. This first of its kind initiative in the UK marks a significant step forward in recognising and […]