Category: Children’s services

579 Children’s services posts found.

95% of children offered place at their first choice primary school

17/04/2023
children in field

Families in Shropshire today (Monday 17 April 2023) find out whether their children have been offered a reception place at their preferred…

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Community organisations in south Shropshire invited to networking event

11/04/2023

Organisations and individuals who work with local communities in south Shropshire are  invited to a Strengthening Families Networking Market Place event at…

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Ensuring our care leavers have an egg-cellent Easter

06/04/2023
Easter eggs donated for care leavers

Staff at Shropshire Council have been busy buying and donating chocolate Easter eggs to ensure that children who have left care have…

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Pop up youth spaces for young people this Easter

04/04/2023
Children having HAF fun at The Bridge Youth Centre in Bridgnorth

Young People in Shropshire can now enjoy more Easter activities across the county thanks to HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) funding. Shropshire…

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‘Thriving children’ grant funding awarded to town councils and parish councils

03/04/2023
Child with facepaint

Wem Town Council, Cleobury Mortimer Town Council and Bishop’s Castle Town Council have recently been awarded grant funding from Shropshire Council to…

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Shropshire Council warns families about the risks of vaping for children

31/03/2023
Two vaping devices on a white background

Shropshire Council is encouraging families to start conversations about the risks of vaping, as reports suggest that e-cigarettes and vapes have become…

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Visiting a farm or petting zoo over the Easter break? Follow these safety tips for peace of mind

31/03/2023
Two lambs running through a grassy field

Zoos, farms and visitor attractions with animals are always popular with families, especially during school holidays, and in Shropshire there are lots…

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Holiday fun with Holiday Activities and Food – spaces still available!

28/03/2023
Child with facepaint

There is still time for eligible children to be registered for holiday fun on the Shropshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme…

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New funding to look after smiles in Shropshire

22/03/2023

Shropshire Council has recently secured funding from NHS England to promote oral health to targeted communities in Shropshire. This will fund the…

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Free school meals support to continue in Easter holidays as part of £4.1m package to support households with cost of living

15/03/2023
Cost of living

Families in Shropshire who currently receive free school meals during school term time will continue to receive support over the Easter holiday…

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