Category: Uncategorized
Opportunity Areas (OAs) are partnering with other regions to share some of the best practice that we have picked up over the course of the programme. For many places, teaching and learning using online methods has been a challenge during the COVID-19 period. Oldham OA, in partnership with Oldham Learning, is working with Tameside LA […]
Are you aged 14-18 from Oldham and in need of some support to help you feel more focused and connected towards your future career goals? This free 12-session programme helps to: Develop your skills and employability networks Gain accredited qualifications and career support Access leadership opportunities Access further training and progression pathways You will also […]
Be the CEO of Oldham Learning
The CEO of Oldham Learning is a unique opportunity for a high-calibre individual to work in partnership with schools, and lead a system that enables high-quality first teaching. As a new organisation, Oldham Learning needs a creative, consultative and powerful leader who can build relationships and establish a system-led approach in this foundation stage. The […]

Oldham opportunity area (OA) was launched in 2017 by the government as one of 12 OAs to raise education standards. The OA brings together national and local government, education leaders, teachers, voluntary organisations and employers. At the time the OA launched, Oldham ranked 294th out of 324 districts in the social mobility index. It was […]
Find your future in digital
As part of their Oldham Digital Skills Programme, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation have an amazing online opportunity running on Wednesday 15 July, from 11am – 12pm. The session is for young women from Oldham aged 13-25 alongside their partners Manchester Digital and Oldham Opportunity Area. This is an online ‘ask me anything’ style session; young […]
Hi everyone! We appreciate that the last week has been particularly challenging, especially for our primary school colleagues, and we would once again like to remind you of our support and availability for you whenever it is required. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, supported by the Mental Health Foundation, who have chosen the […]
We hope you all had a restful long weekend! Our theme for this week is ‘Supporting Emotional Wellbeing’. We understand that the times we are finding ourselves in are unlike any other. As a result, we may be finding that our wellbeing is affected. We’ve put together an Emotional Wellbeing document (link at the bottom […]
The Oldham Youth Voice Family are hosting a series of summit events to address their priority issues and to create a week of youth voice action. They want to bring more young people together with decision makers to make a positive difference on: Protecting the environment Putting an end to knife crime Tackling mental health […]