From 1 April 2009, Cheshire West and Chester Council is the new Council replacing Chester City Council, Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council, Vale Royal Borough Council and the western part of Cheshire County Council. The pages and documents through this website may contain branding and information relevant to the old councils, but are being made available because they are still relevant to our customers. We are continuing to update all materials on the Cheshire West and Chester website and aim to remove all references to the old Councils by the end of the year (2009).

Education and Learning

All eduction matters in the Vale Royal area are handled by Cheshire County Council. For all other information visit Cheshire County Council Website - Education Section

Travelling to School - including free transport
Cheshire County Councils website gives guidance on transport matters for pupils and students including pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or disabled persons. See Transport/Travel to School

Information about travelling to School can also be obtained from the Transport Co-ordinator on 01244 603218 or Email: tranco@cheshire.gov.uk.

School Meals
MySchoolLunch.co.uk is a fun, informative and interactive website that informs and educates both parents/guardians and pupils about School Meals in the Cheshire area My School Lunch website (External link)

Information about Free School Meals can be obtained from Cheshire County Council on:
0151 357 6876 for West Cheshire
01606 275005 for Mid Cheshire
01625 534751 for East Cheshire

Adult Education and Employment Advice by The Works
The Works offer free drop-in sessions for over 25's offering information, advice and guidance to help you access training,education or employment. See us on the 3rd thursday of the month at Wharton Library, Willow Square, Wharton or the 1st friday of the month at Tourist Information, Northwich 10.30am until 12.30pm. For further info please call Jeanette or Mick on 01606 598 042.

Nextstep
'nextstep' is a national organisation which is funded by the Learning and Skills Council to provide information and advice on learning and work issues to adults over 20.

As well as helping you search for a job or course we can also provide information on related issues such as childcare, funding, benefits, redundancy and where to find specialist advice if you have a disability and want to return to work. To ensure that you receive the best help possible all 'nextstep' services must meet a strict high quality standard.

http://www.nextstep-cw.org.

Vale Royal Borough Council's Cyber Cafes and Adult Learning Centres
The Council's cyber cafes offer adult learning opportunities and access to the Internet. Information about and courses run by the cyber cafes and learning centres can be accessed using the following links:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

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