Winsford pupils get an insight into life at Warrington and Vale Royal College

Pupils from 10 Winsford primary schools visited the Hartford campus and shown what it would be like to attend the college.

Jess Andrews, class teacher at Winsford High Street Primary School, added: “It was a brilliant opportunity for children to see college and the event will support their transition to secondary school.

“The sessions were engaging and imaginative and we learnt so much about subjects and jobs we have never even thought of. The children were tired which is a good sign of them being really engaged all day.”

Sessions on the day included electrical installation, business and travel, media, art and design, drama and dance, ICT, applied science, health and social care, sport and team building workshops.

Stephanie Hutchinson, school engagement manager at Warrington and Vale Royal College, said: “As a college, we really enjoyed being a part of this important initiative. The pupils were really enthusiastic and took everything on board. They behaved fantastically and were a credit to their schools.

“Whilst they are a few years away from joining us at the college yet, I think we have made a great first impression on the class of 2024 for Winsford and many of them will remember their experiences today for many years to come.”

The event, organised by the Raising Aspirations Project, is part of the Winsford Whole Place programme.

Cllr Nicole Meardon, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “The Raising Aspirations Project is all about introducing Winsford’s youngsters to the real world of work and helping them realise that they can pursue whichever career they wish.

“This rewarding, inspiring and successful event at Warrington and Vale Royal College was an important step in their personal development. It is hoped that the children will have come away from it with more personal ambitions and fresh ideas for what they want to achieve later in life.”