City Council backs appeal for LGBT+ adoptive and foster parents
Nottingham City Council is backing an appeal for more LGBT+ people and couples to give homes to children in care. The appeal comes as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering…
Dolly Parton sings praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books
PHOTO: Cllr David Mellen with the 5,000th child to receive the free books, baby Remae Gordon-Goode, with dad Raelle, mum Melanie and sister Kyron A scheme that gives free books…
Monsters are on the loose in Nottingham City Libraries! Fun, free activity for families this half-term
Half-term is rapidly approaching in Nottingham (18 – 22 February) and friendly monsters are here to entertain children across the city. Parents can take their little monsters to any of…
Primary school praised for inspiring pupils
A Nottingham primary school has been praised for the way it inspires pupils to work hard to be successful. Ofsted inspectors said Mellers Primary School has an aspirational approach to…
Councillor David Mellen to read to 5,000 children in 50 days
Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years at Nottingham City Council, is launching his Big Reading Challenge – aiming to read to 5,000 children in 50…
Primary school praised for progress made by pupils
A Nottingham primary school has been praised for the improvements its pupils make in maths and English. Ofsted inspectors said Dunkirk Primary and Nursery has many children who do not…
Last chance to apply for primary places starting in September in Nottingham schools
Parents and carers of children in Nottingham city who are due to start primary school in September 2019 have just one week left to apply for their child’s place. Anyone…
Imagination Library reaches halfway milestone
Children in Wollaton East & Lenton Abbey ward are set to benefit from the Imagination Library scheme as the campaign reaches its official halfway point. The book-gifting scheme now covers…
Adoption plea to help children in care in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council is renewing its appeal for people to give a permanent home to children in care as part of National Adoption Week (15-21 October). Around 80 children in…
Family event marks end of month of Asian culture celebrations
A special event takes place this weekend to mark the end of a month of celebrations around South Asian culture in Nottingham. The culmination of the South Asian Heritage Festival…