Stockport Skills Centre 2526

🌟 Welcome 🌟

Are you aged 16–18 and looking for a supportive, hands-on way to build your skills, confidence and career prospects? At our Stockport Skills Centre, we offer courses designed to help you take the next step — whether that’s into further education, training or employment.

What We Offer

Health & Social Care – Level 1 & 2

Learn how to support others and make a difference in your community. These courses are perfect if you're interested in working in care, nursing or health services.

Customer Service – Level 2

Develop the communication and problem-solving skills employers are looking for. Great for all careers.

Employability Skills – Level 1 & 2

Get job-ready with essential skills like CV writing, interview techniques, teamwork and time management.

Maths & English – Functional Skills (Entry 3 to Level 2) & GCSE

Boost your confidence in everyday maths and English. Whether you're catching up or aiming higher, we’ll support you every step of the way.

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education)

Build life skills that matter — from mental health awareness and healthy relationships to money management and decision-making.

Contact Details:

T. 0161 476 7400
E. Stockport@gceducationandskills.ac.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do the courses start?

We have 3 intakes during that academic year, these are:

1 September 2025
3 November 2025
12 January 2026

What is PSHE?

PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education.

It's a non-accredited (but still important) part of learning that helps young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their lives now and in the future. It includes:

Mental health and wellbeing
Healthy relationships and sex education
Financial literacy (like budgeting or understanding payslips)
Drug, alcohol and risk awareness
Citizenship and social responsibility

At our Skills Centres, PSHE helps learners build life skills, grow in confidence and better understand the world of work and adulthood — especially useful for 16–18-year-olds who need a bit of extra support before moving on to further education, training or employment.

Why Choose Us?

✅ Small class sizes and personalised support

✅ Friendly tutors who care about your progress

✅ Real-world learning in a relaxed, inclusive environment

✅ Help with travel, bursaries, and next steps after your course

Key Dates

Autumn Term 2025

Induction Weeks

September Starts: 1 – 5 September 2025
November Starts: 27 – 31 October 2025

Teaching Weeks

September Cohort: Begins week commencing 8 September 2025
November Cohort: Begins week commencing 3 November 2025

Term Dates

Monday 1 September – Friday 24 October 2025
Half Term: 27 – 31 October 2025 (Off)
Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December 2025
Christmas Break: 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 (Off)

Key Events

Review Week: 8 – 12 December 2025
Parents’ Evenings:
- 11 December, 2pm – 6pm
- Phone or Teams meetings available on request
Exam Week: 15 – 19 December 2025
Learner Forums:
- 26 October 2025
- 20 December 2025

Spring Term 2026

Induction Week

12 – 16 January 2026

Teaching Weeks

Lessons begin week commencing 19 January 2026
Monday 5 January – Friday 13 February 2026
Half Term: 16 – 20 February 2026 (Off)
23 February – 27 March 2026
Easter Break: 30 March – 10 April 2026 (Off)

Key Events

Review Week: 16 – 20 March 2026
Parents’ Evenings:
- 17 March, 2pm – 6pm
- phone or Teams meetings available on request
Exam Weeks:
- 9 – 13 February 2026
- 23 – 27 March 2026
Learner Forums:
- 12 February 2026
- 24 March 2026

Summer Term 2026

Term Dates

Monday 13 April – Friday 22 May 2026
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026 (Off)
Half Term: 25 – 29 May 2026 (Off)
Monday 1 June – Friday 25 July 2026

Key Events

Review Week: 1 – 5 June 2026
Exam Weeks:
- 20 – 24 April 2026
- 18 – 22 May 2026
- 8 – 12 June 2026
- 13 – 17 July 2026
- Mop-Up Week: 27 – 31 July 2026
Learner Forums:
- 21 May 2026
- 7 July 2026