An important decision was made by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet at its meeting today (Wednesday 6 March 2019). To see the full agenda and…
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Decision made by Cabinet on 6 March 2019; plus video of meeting
Shropshire Council to invest in new residential accommodation for children in care

Shropshire Council has agreed to increase its provision of residential accommodation for children in its care, by investing in the purchase, adaptation…
Local Jewish author Natalie Cumming helps Shropshire schoolchildren to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2019

Natalie Cumming, author of ”The Fiddle”, joined schoolchildren, Shropshire Councillors, and representatives of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths in ceremonies held…
Budding children’s social workers encouraged to apply to fast-track training programme

People interested in making a real difference to the lives of Shropshire’s children are being encouraged to consider a career as a…
Shropshire needs more foster carers – could you foster a Shropshire child?

Shropshire Council has today (Tuesday 29 January 2019) launched a new website to try and encourage more people to come forward to…
Another good year for Shropshire schools, shown by latest school performance tables
Congratulations to Shropshire’s GCSE students and their teachers as new figures show that 2018 was another good year for GCSE results. The…
New running track made from recycled road now in use at Criftins CE Primary School

A new running track made from a recycled Shropshire road is now in use at Criftins CE Primary School near Ellesmere. Constructed…
Agencies effective at dealing with Shropshire children in need or at risk, report finds
Agencies including Shropshire Council, Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and West Mercia Police provide an effective response when concerns are raised about…
Key Stage 2 results tables published: Shropshire primary schools achieve well
Results for last summer’s national curriculum tests for 11-year-olds were published yesterday (Thursday 13 December 2018). The Key Stage 2 tables confirm the percentage…
News from our partners: Archie Spriggs Serious Case Review report published
News from Shropshire Safeguarding Children’s Board The report of a Serious Case Review carried out following the death of seven-year-old Archie Spriggs has…