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In here you’ll find an abundance of good news stories, features and updates from students and staff across Cheshire College’s three Campuses.

We’d love to hear more! Send your news to p.release@ccsw.ac.uk so we can include it in our next issue.

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OUR APPRENTICESHIPS Our apprenticeships could be your route into a range of careers or allow you to achieve a qualification and promotion to a more senior role in your chosen field.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Cheshire College – South & West celebrated its most successful results day to date, with 1,000 students achieving record breaking results, including over 100 students who achieved the highest possible A level grades of A*A*A* or the equivalent in their chosen subject.

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The support was the best thing about the course! My lecturers were fantastic, so full of enthusiasm and incredibly supportive.

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Cheshire College – South & West has been excited to welcome a cohort of Brazilian students to study at its Crewe and Chester Campuses. The students, who are from the state of Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil, are visiting as part of the College’s International study programme.

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APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

ARE NOW OPEN!

Take a look at our Career Guide College Life One of the best things about studying at Cheshire College is the freedom we have to be ourselves. We are encouraged to study independently and develop as individuals and this prepares us for further education like university, which I think is great!

The College has helped me a lot in terms of university applications and academic excellence. The Scholars Programme is truly amazing. The programme has helped so many of us to achieve what we thought was impossible.

The extracurricular activities are great for discovering new talents and hobbies, and I think it’s wonderful that the College provides activities outside of your studies where you can focus on having fun!

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LEARN BSL FOR DEAF AWARENESS MONTH

Level 3 student, Emily, was present for one of the lessons and described some of the tasks which she and her classmates had to attempt: “Andrew would spell out the names of places or cars or types of fish in BSL and we had to use the alphabet to understand what he was saying to us.

It was really interesting. I thought it would be complicated or confusing but once you know the letters it becomes quite easy to figure out.

I felt proud that I was able to pick it up, because I wasn’t the best at languages in school, so I wasn’t sure I’d be any good at BSL at the start of the lesson.

Students at Cheshire College – South & West have been learning the basics of British Sign Language this September, in recognition of Deaf Awareness Month.

The beginner-friendly classes were taught by Andrew Mayers; a British Sign Language Teacher who was born profoundly deaf and has spent

over two decades teaching BSL and deaf awareness to people in the local community.

As well as discussing his lived experiences with deafness, Andrew taught students the BSL alphabet and issued a series of challenges to test their knowledge.

Cheshire College is committed to continued personal development, and frequently welcomes guests or employer partners on-site to share their knowledge or training with our students.

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING RESULTS In August 2023, Cheshire College – South & West celebrated its most successful results day to date, with 1,000 students achieving record breaking results, including over 100 students who achieved the highest possible A level grades of A*A*A* or the equivalent in their chosen subject.

Students were invited to attend their Campus of study to celebrate with friends, families and teachers before they move onto university, higherdegree apprenticeships or employment.

One of the College’s many successful students is Noah who achieved A*, A, B in English Language, French and Psychology and will be going on to study French and Italian at Bristol University:

I’m delighted with the grades I got today, and I can’t wait to start my new course in September. The dedication and professionalism of the lecturers at Cheshire College has been amazing, they’ve really helped me throughout my studies.

A Level student Emily said she was “surprised” after achieving 3 A*s in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics adding: “I’m so happy with my grades and I’m excited to go and study Medicine at the University of Birmingham. I feel like I’ve been really involved with my subjects here and the College gives you the resources to succeed. You feel like you’re welcomed here rather than just learning.”

The results day was also significant for the College’s T Level students, as they were the first in their cohort to receive their results since Cheshire College was specially selected by the

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government to be one of the country’s T Level providers.

Equivalent to 3 A levels, T Levels focus on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

T Level student, Ruby, said she was “excited [that her] goal of university came true” as she looked forward to studying Primary Education with Qualified Teaching Status (QTS) at Edge Hill University in September 2023.

When asked what she’ll remember most about her time at Cheshire College, Early Years T Level student, Helene, said “having the best tutors that supported me from the very beginning and just enjoying my time here over the years with friends.”

The College’s BTEC students also had cause for celebration after many of them achieved star distinctions which will allow them to pursue their chosen careers, university placements and higher apprenticeships.

Production Arts Practice BTEC student, Megan, celebrated with friends and tutors on Campus after receiving her results. She spoke about her progression to the Academy of Live Technology in Wakefield and how a highlight of her time at Cheshire College was “receiving technical training by industry experts on Campus and securing a spot on the Eurovision 2023 production team.”

Emily achieved an impressive Distinction and Merits in BTEC Applied Science and will be progressing to study Paramedic Science at the University of Wolverhampton. When asked about how Cheshire College has supported her, she responded:

I started off doing A Levels at a different College, but I felt I wasn’t reaching my full potential. So, I moved to Cheshire College, and it’s made all the difference. I’m so happy I made that choice and decided to study here.

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APPLYING

FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT Cheshire College uses an online system called PayMyStudent, which makes applying for financial support quick and easy.

You can use a mobile phone, PC, tablet or laptop to upload your evidence and submit your application, and you can also view and check your payments online too!

Scan the QR code to apply.

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ALADDIN FLASHMOB AT CHESHIRE COLLEGE Students and staff at Cheshire College – South & West’s Ellesmere Port Campus received a surprise when a normal lunchtime routine was transformed thanks to an Aladdin-themed flashmob.

The Broadway musical, based on Disney’s 1992 animated feature film, will be this year’s Christmas play at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus.

Performing Arts and Technical Theatre students took this lunchtime

opportunity to practice their vocals, choreography and sound design for the unsuspecting crowd.

Students sang several songs from the award-winning soundtrack including Arabian Nights, Prince Ali and A Whole New World. The latter was performed from a first-floor balcony by Level 3 Performing Arts Practice (Acting) students Oliver and Afiya, who will be playing the roles of Aladdin and Princess

Jasmine, respectively.

When asked about the challenges around putting the event together, Level 3 Production Arts Practice student, George, commented: “The whole build up to it was quite suspenseful, trying to figure our speaker placements without feedback and working to a tight turnaround, but the overall project has been really enjoyable to work on and I’m glad it’s gone successfully.”

Fellow Production Arts Practice student Sophie Hayes also reflected on the success of the event: “From a technical standpoint, it was very efficient. Nothing went wrong. It was certainly challenging in terms of where the location was, but I think we all quite welcome a challenge! ” Aladdin will be performed at Cheshire College’s Ellesmere Port Campus on 11th, 12th and 13th December. Tickets are available to purchase now at www.ccsw.ac.uk.

Hair & Beauty For You

Away from the hustle and bustle of our busy College, you’ll find our hidden gems – hair salons, beauty salons and our complementary therapies spa which includes a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and floatation tank.

Our facilities are well-equipped training establishments which enable our students to develop their skills to the highest levels by providing a real service to real customers.

For more information about our Hair & Beauty Facilities and how to book your appointment, scan the QR code!

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COURSES at Cheshire College

Whether you want to take time out for yourself and learn a new skill, revisit an old hobby or gain the technical qualifications required to progress in your career, we have a range of FREE adult courses that could be what you’re looking for!

UPSKILL RE-TRAIN PROGRESS

Mastering basic hairstyles

Ceramics

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English and Maths courses

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PROFESSIONAL COOKERY STUDENT COMPETES FOR

DELIFRESH YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR TITLE A Professional Cookery student at Cheshire College – South & West has successfully qualified for the regional finals of the Delifresh Young Chef of the Year competition.

Nathan Price, who studies at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, was chosen to compete at the regional finals in Liverpool, out of over 100 entrants.

The Delifresh Young Chef of the Year is a national competition which was born to give excitement back to the Hospitality and Catering industry.

Each year, the competition showcases outstanding young talent, giving them a springboard to catapult their career and profile.

Nathan’s winning dish, which secured him a place at the regionals, consisted of pan-fried calamari, squid ink gnocchi, cockles and pickled cucumber.

Upon hearing that he had qualified for the regional finals, Nathan said that he had been speechless at first:

It’s such a privilege to be able to compete. It’s a big step and I’m sure it will be challenging but it will be entertaining too and I’m definitely going to enjoy the experience.

me lots of ideas and support. When I was thinking of dishes for the regional qualifiers, I’d decided to cook gnocchi but I’d never actually cooked it before, so Angel taught me how and made sure I got plenty of practice.”

Nathan has also benefitted from the Ellesmere Port Campus’s Academy West restaurant and kitchens, which have allowed him to hone his skills in realworld conditions and equip him for life in the Hospitality industry.

Andrea Huby, who is the Assistant Director for Hair, Beauty and Hospitality at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, said that Nathan’s achievement was significant:

This is a professional competition, not a student competition, so Nathan’s success is really commendable. For a Level 3 student to be competing alongside working professionals is just extraordinary.

We can’t wait to see what Nathan has in store for the regional finals.

SHECANCODE INTERVIEWS CHESHIRE COLLEGE COMPUTING LECTURER Pami Deol teaches Computer Science Lecturer at Cheshire College – South & West and has extensive experience in the IT industry.

In a recent interview with SheCanCode, Pami provided her top tips on becoming a systems analyst and why women are particularly suited to this role.

I may be biased but IT and Computing is the best industry to work in. The diversity of working in the sector, its ever-growing importance to the economy and the incredible people within it make it a wonderful industry to be in.

One of the most rewarding roles in the sector is IT systems analytics, a job that requires computing dexterity, attention to detail and excellent teamwork. But how do you go about becoming a systems analyst and why should you pursue a role in this area? This guide is on hand to give you the insights you need.

Scan the QR code to read the article in full.

Nathan will be tasked with creating a main course and dessert at the upcoming regionals, the details of which are being kept secret for the time being.

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APPRENTICESHIPS ELLIS I left school looking for something different. I wanted to gain experience alongside studying qualifications, so the SP Energy Networks Engineering PreApprenticeship Programme was perfect for me.

ZSUZSANNA Cheshire College is really supportive, helping me with anything, no matter how small. I’ve gained practical skills, but I’ve also grown in confidence and self-belief, all thanks to the freedom of the apprenticeship.

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Our apprenticeships could be your route into a range of careers or allow you to achieve a qualification and promotion to a more senior role in your chosen field.

Scan the QR code to share your details with our dedicated apprenticeship team so that we can find the right opportunity for you.

AARON I chose an apprenticeship as I thought it would give me handson learning. I will be taking years of work experience with me, and I will understand how the theory works in practice! If you are thinking about doing an apprenticeship and there is something you are interested in, have a go!

EMILY When I left sixth form, I had the UCAS points to go to university, however, I knew I wanted to leave the education system and go into work, so doing an Apprenticeship was good for me as I could earn and learn at the same time.

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SILENT LIGHTING STORM CAPTURED

BY A LEVEL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT A silent lightning storm in the skies above the West Midlands caught the eye of photographers in September, including A Level photography student, Alex Garrett.

There was no thunder or rain, but the silent lightning resulted in amazing

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Alex’s photo featured on the BBC weather watch!

Here is a snapshot of our latest apprenticeship vacancies with local, regional, and national employers.

Administration Apprentice Apprentice Commis Chef Apprentice Dental Nurse Apprentice Hairdresser Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer

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HIGHER EDUCATION 2023

SAVE THE DATE WEDNESDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2023

We're delighted to confirm that our Higher Education Graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday 6th December at Chester Cathedral.

Look out for photos and stories from the day in our December issue of the Chronicle!

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RECEIVES YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD Cheshire College – South & West Hospitality and Catering student, Amanda Salters, has been awarded the ‘Young Chef of the Year’ award at the 2023 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards.

The black-tie ceremony, Cheshire Life’s first since 2019, was held at Carden Park Hotel where trophies were handed out across 11 categories. Guests included Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire Lady Alexis Redmond and Sir Phil Redmond, rock legend Noddy Holder and author and Cheshire Life columnist Suzan Holder, and actress Catherine Tyldesley.

Amanda, and the 200+ guests, enjoyed a superb threecourse dinner created especially for the event by the Carden Park chefs.

Level 2 Professional Cookery student, Amanda, has achieved great success during her time at Cheshire College as she’s competed in the action-packed Heats for the Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or competition, made it to the final round of Delifresh’s Young Chef of the Year awards and can officially add Cheshire Life’s Young Chef of the Year award to her roster.

Cheshire College offers a range of Hospitality and Catering courses where their experienced chefs help students to acquire industry-standard skills and, as part of their vocational training, students work in the College’s kitchens and AA Rosette standard Academy restaurants.

Andrea Huby, Assistant Director of Hair, Beauty and Hospitality at Cheshire College, said:

We are so proud of Amanda and her amazing achievements so far. Her success is testament not only to her talent and determination as a Chef, but also to the knowledge, training and support which she has received from our Hospitality and Catering department.

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APPLY FOR

FREE TRANSPORT We're now accepting applications for FREE transport for the 2023/2024 academic year.

More than 1,500 students use our College Transport Service and we’re delighted to be able to continue this offer.

Whether you’re travelling from Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Merseyside, North Wales and beyond, we have free transport options available for you to use and ensure your day-to-day travel to and from College is made that bit easier.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? If you are 16-18, studying on a full-time course and live more than a mile away from Campus, you qualify for free transport.

Ellesmere Port

Whether you’re a new student joining Cheshire College for the first time, or returning for another year, you need to complete a new application form so that we can review your details and provide the most suitable support.

Scan the QR code to complete the quick and simple application form.

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EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT

Cheshire College are proud to have relationships with key employers across the region who provide fantastic apprenticeship opportunities.

This month, we’d like to showcase

Unette; a family-run business whose clients range from entrepreneurs to global brands.

Unette was founded more than 40 years ago and has grown into a world

leader in liquid-filling innovation.

This highly successful company, which is still run by the same family, has designed and manufactured products which have become industry standard for the sports nutrition and car product markets, attracting the likes of Lucozade and Jaguar Land Rover as clients.

The firm, which generates more than 1,500,000 Tear Top Tubes a week at its peak, operates from purpose built, manufacturing facilities on the outskirts of Nantwich. The expert and valued team at Unette have designed and created their own specialised machines at the plant, making the business almost entirely self-sufficient and at the cutting edge of the latest technology to serve their customers’ needs.

The company prides itself on its strong morals and works hard to create a positive working environment for its team.

ON A RECENT VISIT TO THE UNETTE HEADQUARTERS IN NANTWICH, CLAIRE GARNER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE AT CHESHIRE COLLEGE, SAID:

On my visit to Unette, I was impressed with the modern facilities, industrious environment and the warm welcome I received. The firm is at the cutting edge of the technology and specialised product innovation which helps them stand apart from their competitors.

The team and its management are driven by shared principles which means investing in and developing existing staff and new talent is important, as is creating a safe and comfortable working environment for the ‘Unette family’ as it is often referred to.

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The apprenticeship vacancy on offer will help develop varied engineering skills in a manufacturing setting, under the watchful eye of Karl Barber, Operations Manager, who is in charge of making sure the inner workings of the business are running smoothly.

It struck me, that for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate, it would be a fantastic opportunity to develop an engineering career with a growing firm which offers a unique service for some highprofile clients.

LOCATION: Nantwich

Find out more about this opportunity by scanning the QR code!

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Apprenticeship Maintenance Technician The apprenticeship will include learning the full process of Unette’s production lines, understanding the machinery and how it works, maintaining, cleaning, building, and fixing the machines. Also learning other processes for working at a busy manufacturing plant.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

We love hearing what our former students are up to and how Cheshire College helped them achieve success in their chosen path.

If you’re a former student of ours and you’d like to share an update on where you are now, we’d love to hear from you! marketing@ccsw.ac.uk

DYLAN

First Class BA Degree in Philosophy and Theology from Pembroke College, Oxford

I chose to study at Cheshire College due to the excellent standard of teaching and the flexible and enriching nature of the College environment.

I was particularly attracted to the College by the Futures Programme. I received incredible help, advice, mentoring and opportunities throughout this programme, and it was pivotal for me getting into Oxford. I would highly recommend studying at the College. I would advise you to throw yourself into all the lessons and opportunities, and make the most of the environment and facilities, which I found so conducive to success!

HARRIET

Currently studying for a BSc in Science at Chester University

I chose to study Access to HE at the College because I wanted to retrain in a way that fitted around my schedule. The support was the best thing about the course! My lecturers were fantastic, so full of enthusiasm and incredibly supportive. Their feedback was so detailed and it helped me really excel in my work.

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CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON PLEDGE CAREERS FAIR Cheshire College – South and West hosted the Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Crewe and Nantwich Careers and Education Fair at their Crewe Campus on the 5th October.

Students from local secondary schools in Crewe were invited to attend the event, along with Cheshire College’s own cohort of students, and members of

the general public from 4pm-6pm.

Over two thousand students sought advice, information and inspiration on their next step into careers and jobs from the many exhibitors that were at the event including Bakkavor, Bentley Motors, British Army, Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, NHS and Right at Home.

There were also multiple higher

education, further education and independent training providers present throughout the day.

CEIAG Supervisor, Simonetta Pearce, said that the event had been a great success with all who attended it:

We’ve welcomed even more people than we did last year, which is a huge achievement. It was great to see so many young people thinking seriously about their futures and engaging with our guests to explore their options.

The Cheshire and Warrington Pledge Partnership consists of a team of people from across the education, commercial, and community sectors who are proactively working to ensure that young people and individuals looking to gain qualifications and skills can find local opportunities that will benefit their careers and prospects.

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NAIRAH Progressing to the University of Warwick to study Philosophy, Politics & Economics

I am so happy with my results and I am excited to start my course at University. The variety of subjects, adult learning environment and teachers at the College have helped me achieve my results.

USE THE CONTACT DETAILS BELOW TO SPEAK TO FUTURES SUPERVISOR, HOLLY JONES. Head to the Student Hub when you’re on Campus.

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NEW ANATOMAGE DISSECTION TABLES PROVIDE 3D EXPERIENCE FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS

Science students on Crewe Campus enjoyed using two new Anatomage dissection tables that arrived on Campus over the Summer.

The Anatomage Table is the only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy system. Users can visualise anatomy exactly as they would on a fresh cadaver but the table allows for exploration and learning of human anatomy beyond what any cadaver could offer.

Cheshire College Science students can benefit from this specialist equipment as the tables can reconstruct induvial structures in accurate 3D, resulting in an unprecedented level of real accurate anatomy and allowing students to dissect this.

Science Lecturer, Lucy Allen, will be representing Cheshire College in October at the Anatomage conference in Milan to explore how best to use the tables in lessons to ensure our students are making the most out of the fantastic equipment.

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The week will be filled with opportunities for you to find out how you can continue your studies at Cheshire College at

the end of your current course, gain further qualifications that will help you succeed in the career you want, save money on tuition fees and still benefit from the supportive environment we provide.

Look out for more information from your tutor, PDT and around the Campus soon!

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WELCOMES BRAZILLIAN STUDENTS Cheshire College – South & West has been excited to welcome a cohort of Brazilian students to study at its Crewe and Chester Campuses.

The students, who are from the state of Paraíba in Northeastern Brazil, are visiting as part of the College’s International study programme.

Over the years, Cheshire College has developed a number of partnerships with schools and other educational establishments around the world, welcoming over 2,000 students and teachers through its doors to date.

Seventeen-year-old, Arthur, said that he was enjoying his classes at the College, especially the more unusual lessons such as Photography:

she enjoyed the free time in between lessons when students can enjoy extracurricular activities and meet other students from the UK. The students are staying with host families during their visit; people from the local community who have offered to house the students and help them to learn about British life and culture.

Seventeen-year-old Heitor said that he often goes for days out with his host family and is looking forward to an upcoming trip to Chester Zoo. International Programmes Manager Glyn Smith said that the students had made a positive impression around College:

“We’re practicing how to take professional photos at the moment, and I’m really enjoying it.”

We have been delighted to host the students from Paraíba; all their lecturers have said what fantastic students they are. We have also been teaching them about life in the UK and helping them with their English, and we’re in awe of the progress they have made.

Arthur, like most of his Brazilian classmates, has said that this is his first time in the UK. Students have experienced life at both Crewe and Chester Campuses and have found much to enjoy at both sites.

Gabriela shared what she liked to do on the Crewe Campus:

I have dance and drama lessons at Crewe, and these are my favourite subjects, so I really enjoy going to this Campus.

Fellow students Adson and Evelin were also complimentary about the College and life both inside and outside of the classroom; with Adson commenting on the quality of the teaching staff, while Evelin said that

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Explore our cutting-edge Campuses!

Cheshire College is proud to provide impressive facilities at all three of our Campuses.

Whether you’re interested in our newly designed hospital ward at Crewe, our innovative Digital Hub at Chester or our very own Motor Vehicle workshop and Sustainable

House at Ellesmere Port, we have the resources to provide expert training and support.

Take a look a closer look at our Campuses through our virtual maps and let us know what you think!

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