At The Cheadle College, we provide an enrichment programme that is engaging and challenging for all our students. Through enrichment, you’ll be given the chance to learn a variety of new and interesting skills, which will aid you when applying for jobs or places at universities.
We truly believe that an excellent study programme along with enrichment is your key to future success. College is also about building friendships and creating memories that will last a lifetime. From local and international trips, to sports clubs and student societies, our enrichment offer gives you the chance to get the most out of your time with us.
Keep fit, have fun and meet new people. From basketball to yoga, football to first aid, there’s a wide range of activities to choose from at The Cheadle College.
Through our Sporting Excellence programme you may also be chosen to represent the college at local sporting competitions. Our dedicated sports department will visit your classes, posting on our social media and advertising across the college to keep you informed on what sports clubs are on offer and when training takes place.
Take advantage of our incredible on-site art facilities and Mac suites and let your creative juices flow by joining our Art & Media club. From trips to Art Galleries and Cinema Film screenings to staring in your own short films and creating works of art, there’s plenty to get involved in with this like-minded group. Talk to our student services team or Art Department to get involved.
From our Law and Business students to A Level Art, students from all walks of life come together to form our Law & Debating Club, better known as our Think Law programme at The Cheadle College.
The programme will give you, no matter your abilities, a fun way of developing your oracy skills using different activities to help students with your critical thinking and confident communication. The programme will also help you to become more informed about political and global affairs, providing a venue for you to train in debating for competitions or a future career. Talk to our Employer Engagement Team or student services for more information on the Think Law programme.
Work alongside our marketing department as a student journalist and creative writer. From producing interest columns and student guides to taking over our social media channels, our marketing team will work with you to give your creative writing the platform it deserves.
Our student-led news is featured across our website, social media channels and gains a viewership of over 1m readers annually. Email marketing@tcg.ac.uk to get involved.
The library and learning resource centre is at the heart of The Cheadle College; it provides our students with a vibrant and positive learning environment. We’re proud to offer a large, modern space for students to work, a well-managed service, quality resources and friendly, professional support.
Whoever said a library is just books has clearly not set foot into ours. The Cheadle College library is so much more than a place to just come and read. We’ve put together a helpful list of what you can expect to find when studying with us:
Support is available through the Library to all Cheadle College students who need additional assistance with their studies. Our team are here to refine your skills and enable you to achieve your potential from Foundation through to University Level.
This support is designed to supplement but not replace the subject-specific teaching and advice provided by your tutors during your course. By accessing our Library students can rest assured that they’ll find the best advice and guidance when it comes to Referencing, Researching and IT.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed (unless advertised)
Changes to our opening hours will be publicised across our website and social media. For a live status contact the library.
Did you know that being a student can save you some serious cash? If you enrol at The Cheadle College, you can use your student ID to gain access to local offers in and around Greater Manchester. Although many businesses offer a student discount, it’s always best to check first.
As a Cheadle College student, you can sign up for a TOTUM card (the new name for the NUS extra card), which will bring you over 200 UK student discounts.
Choose from a 1-year card for just £12, a 2-year card for £22, or a 3-year card for only £32. Because many of these brilliant discounts are online only, you can’t access them without your TOTUM card. Top brands that offer discounts include:
Many discounts are online only so make sure you get your TOTUM card today
Students of The Cheadle College get Premium free for 1 month, followed by discounted access after, only at Spotify. Search ‘Spotify Premium for Students’.
You can save 50% on Spotify Premium just by being a student at our College. That’s unlimited music, podcasts, and more for £4.99/month while you’re studying with us. Spotify will firstly need to check if you’re enrolled at an accredited college or university – when asked by SheerID please use the following – ‘Trafford College Group (Manchester)’.
Anyone living in Greater Manchester and aged 16 – 18 can apply for a pass, which gives unlimited bus travel right across Greater Manchester. Manchester has fantastic transport links and endless adventures on your doorstep. Also, pass holders will be able to access a range of other benefits, such as tickets to sports and music events. Find out more about Our Pass here.
Here’s a great offer on something a little different. Art Fund are offering a Student Art Pass, which will give you free access to over 240 museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK – all for just £5!
Included in the Student Art Pass is 50% off entry to the Imperial War Museum North in Salford. Definitely worth a visit.
This is a great app if you’re thinking of eating out for a discounted price whilst simultaneously donating to charity. The Dealer offers a limited amount of discount codes each day for restaurants and cafes across Manchester.
However, The Dealer isn’t just a discount code app. Each time you use the app, The Dealer makes a contribution to the Share the Meal Initiative (run by the World Food Programme). And every three times you use the app, The Dealer will donate enough money to feed one child for an entire day. Not only do you save money, you’re also aiding those vulnerable from malnutrition across the world.
Get student discounts on all your favourite brands – for free with UNiDAYS.
As a student, money is always tight. Which is why UNiDAYS is free to join and easy to use. UNiDAYS gives you access to the best free college discounts online and in-store with all the leading brands and merchants. They’re here to provide you with a variety of discounts from fashion, technology and entertainment.
When signing up to UNiDAYS, please select Cheadle College as your institution. You can verify this by portal or by using your college email address. Discounts include: