Free Books for Bestwood Babies
A scheme that has been working across Nottingham for the last 16 years is now to be rolled out to children living in the Bestwood Ward of Nottingham City. The…
Consultation on proposed closure of Snape Wood primary school moves to next stage
A proposal to close Snape Wood Primary & Nursery School in Bulwell due to a decline in pupil numbers affecting its financial stability and sustainability has moved to the next…
Local families invited to discover the joy of reading with the 2025 ‘Story Garden’ Summer Reading Challenge
Nottingham City Libraries challenges families across the city of Nottingham to take part in The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging children to explore the magical connection between storytelling…
Support with the cost of living available this summer through the Government’s Household Support Fund
Government support is available to help struggling pensioners and families in Nottingham with things like food and energy bills through the Household Support Fund. The support comes from the seventh…
Nottingham Pupils to ‘Get Safe for Summer’ with Water Safety Education at City Centre Beach
As the summer holidays approach and warm weather continues, Nottingham City Council is launching its ‘Get Safe for Summer’ campaign to help keep children safe around water. Every year, unsupervised…
Nottingham leads the way in boosting children’s health and activity
Nottingham is taking significant steps to get children more active and eating well, with one school being awarded Champion status in the Achieve Well Health and Wellbeing Foundation Awards. The…
New programme to transform creative access for young people in Nottingham
Child Friendly Creative City, was launched this week at Nottingham’s Primary Parliament. Led by ChalleNGe, Nottingham’s Local Cultural Education Partnership, the transformative new programme aims to revolutionise how children and…
Back with a Splash! Official reopening of Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool
Nottingham City Council is thrilled to announce the official reopening of the Victoria Embankment Paddling Pool on Thursday 22 May 2025. Get ready to dive into some seaside nostalgia as…
Green light for plans to increase city SEND provision
Plans to increase Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) provision in Nottingham have been approved by the Department for Education (DfE) this week. The proposals would see the expansion of…
New Corporate Director appointed for Children & Education Services
Sarah Nardone has been appointed as the Council’s new Corporate Director for Children and Education Services. Sarah initially joined the Council in June last year as the Interim Director for…