Category: Children’s services

573 Children’s services posts found.

Free Easter holiday activities across Shropshire for eligible children

25/03/2026
Little 4-year-old boy paints a pottery in the backyard of his house doing crafts and getting dirty. Realistic images with natural light

Easter is on the horizon, and Shropshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is offering to make the holidays unforgettable for…

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Nearly 99% of children offered place at a preferred secondary school

02/03/2026

Monday 2 March 2026 is secondary school National Offer Day 2026 when the allocation of school places to children across the country…

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Deadline extended to support the creation of an inclusive outdoor space in Much Wenlock

17/02/2026
The team at the Cavalier Centre are currently fundraising for an exciting new project.

A volunteer-led charity in Much Wenlock has made a renewed plea for public support to crowdfund for an inclusive outdoor space through…

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Updated Shropshire Support Finder 2026 now available online

16/02/2026
Updated Support Finder out now

An updated guide to help Shropshire residents find information about health and social care support, voluntary organisations and community-based activities that are…

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New Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service launches soon

13/02/2026

News from our partners A new NHS-led service for children and young people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with mental health, emotional…

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Shropshire Council announces continuation of Community Short Breaks contract with Action for Children

03/02/2026

Shropshire Council is pleased to announce that the contract for the provision of Community Short Breaks for children and young people with…

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Shropshire Council confirms record investment in education across the county

23/01/2026
Councillor Andy Hall and Sarah Camacho, Federation Principal at Whitchurch Church of England Federation.

Shropshire Council has agreed a significant investment of around £33 million in education in response to rising pupil numbers across the county.  This investment includes £24.49 million…

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New partnership to deliver All In Short Breaks for children and young people with SEND

22/12/2025

Shropshire Council is delighted to announce the awarding of a new contract for the delivery of All In Short Breaks to children…

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Shropshire Fostering Launches Campaign to Find Loving Homes for Babies

11/12/2025
Image of mother feeding baby at home

Shropshire Fostering has launched a new campaign to raise awareness that babies are among the children who need foster care – and…

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Schools invited to bid for up to £1000 of active travel funding

01/12/2025

Shropshire Council is again inviting schools to apply for up to £1000 to help enable more children to cycle, walk or scoot…

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