On Thursday, 26th June, Edsential proudly welcomed six schools from across Cheshire West and Wirral to its headquarters to officially recognise them as Lead Schools for Music Education. The event, titled ‘Lead School, Welcome and Recognition’,...
A new government-funded initiative – the National School Breakfast Programme – is aiming to offer every child the opportunity to start the school day with a breakfast. While many schools have faced concerns over costs...
The Nest Northwest – a vibrant youth music initiative delivered by Edsential Musical Routes – has just been crowned winner of the Children and Youth Arts Award at the Cheshire West Community and Voluntary Arts...
How Edsential Catering Keeps Pupils with Allergies Safe – Every Day of the Year At Edsential Catering, we understand that for parents and carers of children with allergies and intolerances — trust, clarity, and consistency...
Time is ticking to secure funding for sessions that support young people in the music industry The Nest Northwest project, ran by Edsential, is urgently seeking funding to support with their music programme. Thanks to...
Why Do So Many Girls Drop Out of Sport? Sport and physical activity play a huge role in building confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills. Yet, by the time girls reach adolescence, they are twice as...
We are delighted to announce that Catering Business Manager, Richard Scott has been shortlisted for the “Education Award” in the Contract Catering Awards 2025, the awards ceremony is held annually and is the only event...
FREE taster session: 7th November at 6pm The Wirral is set to become home to an exciting new music initiative with the launch of Edsential Big Band Academy, providing an incredible opportunity for young woodwind,...
We are delighted to announce the success of Cheshire’s Music Careers Expo, which took place in September 2024. Hosted at Winsford Academy, this event has solidified our reputation as a key player in helping young...
This week, the Music Service had the pleasure of hosting three exceptional A-level music students for work experience. Maia, Tallulah, and Gorge joined us from Wirral Secondary Schools, immersing themselves in the world of music...
With the recent announcement that schools are expected to publish a summary of their music development plans on their websites from the academic year 2024 to 2025, it’s more important than ever for schools to...
Neo Community have been chosen as the regional North West winner of the Department for Education HAF award Edsential Community Interest Company on behalf of Wirral Council coordinate the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme...
Thursday 7th March 2024 was World Book Day which is a day dedicated to celebrating the wonderful world of books and reading. The effects of reading on child development include cognitive and emotional benefits, such...
Did you know that 22nd April marks the start of Allergy Awareness week 2024? As the provider of over 20,000 school meals every day across the North West, Edsential takes allergens seriously. We want to...
Applications are now open for the 2024 Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme in Cheshire West and Wirral. The HAF programme, which is funded by Department for Education, supports children, young people and their families...
On Sunday 15th October, our young string players had the opportunity to sit alongside professional musicians of the Northern Chamber Orchestra at the Storyhouse in Chester. As part of the orchestra’s education programme, the NCO...
Chester’s thriving art scene is about to be infused with a new wave of creativity, as Chester Contemporary prepares to unveil a spectacular exhibition showcasing the talents of international and local contemporary artists. This ground-breaking...
School residential trip provider, Conway Centres, has won the Best Residential Experience award at this year’s School Travel Awards. On 6th June 2023, members of the Conway Centres team made their way to The Royal...
For the 5th year running, Edsential will be co-ordinating the Holiday Activities with Food (HAF) programme, on behalf of Wirral Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council. Funded by Department for Education, HAF supports children...
Every year Edsential Musical Routes Music Education Hub invite schools to the Music Mark Schools programme. An amazing opportunity to join a national network of leaders in music education who support quality music education for...
Photo source: The Royal Family Edsential are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty touched the lives of millions of children, young people and adults. The Queen’s...
In response to the release of the government’s new national plan for music: ‘The Power of Music to Change Lives’, Edsential Musical Routes is hard at work planning an array of even more musical opportunities...
Sound City Satellite joined Edsential Musical Routes at the Future Yard Venue to deliver a focussed conference, live programme of activity and training for young people aged 14-16 as part of the Merseyside Music Education...
Children aged 5 to 16, who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, are invited to take part in an action-packed summer holiday this year, as part of Edsential’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF),...
Come and Play with the Hallé is a unique concert, specially designed to offer thousands of children who take part in whole class instrumental learning the opportunity to play and sing with an international symphony...
Edsential, who are partially owned by Cheshire West and Chester Council and Wirral Council, pulled out all the stops to make The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee extra special for children in school. The community interest company...
129 young people from across Cheshire West and Chester attended Buckingham Palace to collect their Duke of Edinburgh gold awards in the presence of Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, Edward Windsor, The Earl of...
Edsential Musical Routes have opened their brand-new Music Resource Centre in Ellesmere Port. The increased demand for instruments has meant Musical Routes have needed to upscale their storage facilities to meet the needs of their...
Edsential’s young musicians from ‘New Noise’ and members of Future Yard’s ‘Sound Check’ training programme performed live music to a large audience on Saturday 2 April. They have been working alongside each other over the past 11...
This Spring, Year 3 teachers from Edsential’s partner schools joined RSPB at the Ness Botanical gardens for a free teacher training workshop thanks to generous funding provided by the RSPB for the ‘MEADOWSONG’ programme. The...
The second Hidden Histories project commenced in February, funded by Edsential Musical Routes in partnership with Camerata Orchestra. The first project with award winning composer, James B Wilson was a huge success, and more schools...
The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme, co-ordinated by Edsential on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral, and Halton Borough Council, is set to support over 10,400 children and their families with free festive activities and food this winter. Across...
Edsential recently launched the FREE Climate Change Teacher Toolkit to support teachers with classroom-based learning related to the COP26 conference – a global summit on how countries across the world will tackle climate change. The...
The Holiday Activity Fund (HAF), co-ordinated by Edsential on behalf of Wirral Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Halton Borough Council, provided thousands of children and their families with free nutritious meals and enriching...
Following on from the successful summer 2020 and spring HAF 2021 programmes Edsential are excited to be co-ordinating the Holiday Activity Fund for the summer holiday period on behalf of Cheshire West & Chester Council,...
Our sustainable palm oil journey started in 2018, where we were asked how we were going to support the use of sustainable Palm Oil through school catering. But rather than just promote the use of sustainable Palm Oil,...
Everyone at Edsential were deeply saddened to hear of Prince Philip’s passing. The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award was set up by Prince Philip in 1956, to support and challenge young people to be the...
Ladies and Gentlemen We are delighted to share with you our Virtual Spring Concert! We would like to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing young musicians and tutors who have created...
This Summer we are working with Wirral, Halton, and Cheshire libraries to distribute 26,000 books and activity packs as part of The Reading Agency’s – Summer Reading Challenge. The Reading Agency is a national charity...
Edsential are excited to announce the launch of the Holiday Activity Fund for 2020. For the second year, Edsential have been successful in accessing funding to co-ordinate Holiday Activity and Food Provision over the summer...
Edsential – Here for you With the current challenges schools, families and communities are facing due to COVID-19 we wanted to reassure that Edsential are here for you, no matter what: https://edsential.com/here-for-you/ For us, our...
With exam season fast approaching, the pressure is on for both you and your pupils to get results, whether it be for SATs, GCSEs or A-Level exams. A revision residential is a great opportunity to...
A brilliant night of young music stars Over 300 children, families and teachers attended a brilliant night of music from local young musicians at the Edsential Music Together Showcase Concert held at Northwich Memorial Hall...
What is The Big School Swim? The Big School Swim is an annual event that celebrates swimming in schools. It is a great opportunity for you and your pupils to celebrate the fun – and...
National charity The Wheelyboat Trust, which turns 35 this year, will launch its 200th wheelchair accessible Wheelyboat, a Coulam Wheelyboat V17, at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. The new Wheelyboat, named Phil Braden, will...
We are sponsoring Teresa Connally, Unison Branch Secretary to support her in doing the Santiago de Compostelia 120 miles walk for the British Heart Foundation She will be completing the walk on the first...
Holiday Activity Fund Press Release | 1.8.19 Families across Cheshire West and Chester will be able to enjoy free nutritious food and activities at a wide range of exciting holiday clubs over the summer holidays....
