Education, work and skills
Our ambition is to support our residents to have access to the best education, skills, and qualifications at all stages of their lives. We also want to support those who most need it to access work, and develop the skills to succeed.
Our aims for the next 3 years
Schools
We'll create the conditions in which great school leaders can run great schools by:
further developing our strong partnerships with schools and school leaders
making sure all schools have the opportunity to join a sustainable and successful local multi academy trust
developing a clear plan to manage fluctuation in pupil numbers
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We'll improve opportunities and outcomes for residents with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by:
continuing to deliver additional specialist places, including post-16 provision
working with our partners to improve the offer for neurodiversity, with a particular focus on needs-based support at the earliest point and reducing waiting times for diagnosis
Work opportunities for young people
We'll work with employers to increase opportunities for young people to experience the world of work and understand the range of career opportunities by:
continuing to develop the new One Stockport Education and Careers Forum to improve careers education, information, advice and guidance for young people and their parents or carers
creating a Construction Skills Academy to provide a one-stop shop for residents, businesses and contractors to connect people with jobs, skills and local business opportunities
Access to work for adults
We'll improve access to work for adults and support for those re-entering the job market by:
improving signposting to support available through our partners
holding employability sessions for people aged 50 and over who are looking for work
promoting the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter to secure more opportunities for good work with good pay and conditions for local residents