Education

Harriet Jones is completing her BSc in Chemistry at the University of Chester

University of Chester science student assists national air quality project

The revamped kitchen at St Clare's Pre School in Chester.

Chester pre-school benefits from firm's community donation

Year 6 pupils at The Firs School received Bikeability training

Pupils at The Firs School in Chester get on their bikes

The group were recognised for their exceptional work at the River Park kiosk in Port Sunlight

Wirral group win Dimensions' 2021 Leaders' List award

The film poster for Granada Nights.

Free film screening today in Chester

The University of Chester has worked with the Grosvenor Museum and the University of Oxford, among others, to create the exhibitions.

University of Chester offers glimpse of historical exhibitions with new website

Two local Chester primary schools made the final of the competition

Chester schools reach final of Hate Crime Media Challenge

The 12 Queen's Park High School pupils. Picture: Queen's Park High School

Delight as Chester school pupils' work selected for publication

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More than 2,800 pupils across Cheshire West and East absent due to Covid before Christmas

Birkenhead High School Academy

wirral news Wirral school no longer accepting transgender girls

Danielle Maw's children's toy.

How University of Chester graduate mum's lockdown toy design secured dream job

Cheshire College wins major investment

Institute of Technology gives Cheshire College £13m prize

Catrin Pugh. Image: Catrin Pugh/Instagram

Remarkable Catrin looks forward to helping others with visible differences in 2022

Mersey Bank House

University of Chester submits plans to convert former HMRC office into base

Hoole Church of England Primary School pupils raised nearly £2,000 for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

Chester school helps raise nearly £2,000 for local hospice

Dr Caroline Pudney and Hugh Dennis at Beeston filming for The Great British Dig

University of Chester archaeologist appears on national TV

The site where the proposed new education facility in Ellesmere Port would be. Picture: Google.

Have say on bid to relocate Ellesmere Port education facility to former school site

Greenleas Primary School in Wallasey. Photo: Google Maps / Street View

wirral news Temporary road closures planned around Wirral schools next year

Nurse with Head Mounted Tablet. Picture credit: Sasha Taylor.

University of Chester expert helping shape future of healthcare

The meeting will take place at Crewe Municipal Buildings

Cheshire news Responses to plans to build new primary school in Cheshire

Some of the designs showcased at the Verve fashion show.

Fashion design graduates showcase their work

The Acorns Primary and Nursery School teaching assistant Jane Speed has retired after 31 and a half years in the role.

Ellesmere Port school's fond farewell to long-serving teaching assistant

Jennifer Hodgson (right) with Ashley Rudd at the awards.

Chester graduate lands international award

Senior School pupils and West Cheshire Foodbank. Picture: The Queen's School.

How Chester school has helped communities in need this Christmas

Louise Morris, volunteer co-ordinator (left) and Amy Butt, mentoring admin assistant (right).

University of Chester students and staff spread Christmas cheer to community

The girls football team at Little Sutton C of E Primary School.

Young Ellesmere Port football stars reach cup final

Gillian Keegan was asked on Sky News how concerned she was about more restrictions or closures of schools in January.

Are schools shutting again? Health minister gives Covid update on schools

Blacon High School.

Chester high school partially closed due to Covid outbreak this week

Government funded training is being offered to encourage more people, particularly women, to become HGV drivers

How to get free training to become a HGV driver and earn up to £40,000

School attendance 'compulsory' as pupils sent home amid Covid disruption. (PA)

Number of schools send pupils home early for Christmas amid Covid disruption

Pupils put on their thinking caps to name the new street.

Chester village school pupils get creative to name new street

Chester Lions Club President Graham O'Reilly presenting a cheque to Kate Linford, Preschool committee chair, watched by school manager Lyndsey McCallion and three of the schoolchildren.

Chester pre-school given funding to help pay for roof refurbishment

Are schools going to close again? What we know after Boris Johnson announcement. 9(A)

Are schools going to close again? What we know so far

The Firs School, Chester, has relaunched its 'Park 'n' Stride' scheme.

Chester school pupils get out and about for eco scheme

Youngsters at a number of Chester schools took part in fundraising activities to raise money for less fortunate children in the world.

Pupils of Chester schools work together to raise hundreds of pounds for charity

Two schools in Cheshire made the list (PA)

Two schools in Cheshire named in top 10 by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide

Debbie Corbett (Steve Morgan Foundation); Ethan Slater; mum Helen Black.

Chester student paralysed in horrific cycling accident can stand again thanks to school and charity

Staff at Chester University formed a picket as part of nationwide industrial action.

City centre rally held supporting striking university staff

Centre, John Dodd, President of the Freemen, with award winners Owen Brookes (left) and Hadassah Sidwell.

Cheshire College star learners congratulated in ceremony

Omicron Covid variant sparks 'chaos' warning to schools in England. (PA)

Parents and teachers warned over 'chaos' in schools across England

Pupils chosing pyjamas to be donated.

Chester schoolchildren buy pyjamas for youngsters who will spend Christmas in hospital

Chester Medical School students in the simulation suites at the University’s Wheeler Building.

Chester Medical School given go-ahead to train doctors from 2022

The Duke of Edinburgh Awards dinner with HRH Prince Edward.

Ellesmere Port pupil's royal honour after Duke of Edinburgh Award success

Cheshire’s home school community will join the annual Christmas parade to launch the new creative light installation.

Home-schooled community to help light way in Chester Christmas parade

Grosvenor Park Academy pupils at their new larger sports hall.

Chester school to unveil new larger sports hall to families

MP Justin Madders and Mayor of Ellesmere Port, councillor Lisa Denson, at the official office opening of a new business venture launched by army veteran Carl Roberts (thrid from right).

Ellesmere Port army veteran on a mission to make his hometown "prosperous" again

Estelle Lally, Lily-Ella Barnard, Imogen Aldridge, Gemma Christie and Edmund Hartley prepare to lay the King’s School wreath.

Chester school pupils lay Remembrance wreath at Cenotaph

Blacon High School paid its respects at the remembrance service.

Chester high school pays its respects in remembrance service

Clare Riley Early Years Practitioner; John Brimelow Trustee, The Ursula Keyes' Trust; Emma Foster Deputy Manager; Jeanette Jolliffe Manager; Chris Barrowcliff Administrator; Ian Russell Trustee, The Ursula Keyes' Trust with pupils.

Joy as Chester pre-school officially opens larger new building

Kim Cairns and Joe Holland with pupils at Parklands Community Primary and Nursery School.

Ellesmere Port caretaker wins national School Superhero award

Deewater Grange residents Hilde and Margaret with the home's special tree-inspired artwork for The Big Draw.

Chester schools and care home residents team up for art project

Dr Caroline Pudney at the amphitheatre in Chester.

University of Chester sheds light on significance and diversity of city's Roman past

Blacon High School completion.

£2.2m extension at Chester high school completed

Stephanie Watkins, Laboratory Technician and Human Nutrition PhD Student at the University of Chester.

University of Chester seeking volunteers with asthma for vitamin D trial