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New playing space at Torvill Drive officially opens on Monday

12th April 2019

The new play area will open at Torvill Drive Park in Wollaton on Monday 15 April between 2-4pm. To celebrate, Nottingham’s Parks and Open Spaces team is staging a family…

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Councillor David Mellen completes his Big Reading Challenge

18th March 2019

Councillor David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Intervention and Early Years at Nottingham City Council, has completed his Big Reading Challenge – smashing his target of reading to more than…

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Outstanding nursery school praised for ‘inspiring awe and wonder’

13th March 2019

Nottingham Nursery School has been praised for the way it inspires ‘awe and wonder’ among children. Ofsted inspectors said the nursery in Radford fosters curiosity, celebrates inclusivity and nurtures children.…

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City Council backs appeal for LGBT+ adoptive and foster parents

5th March 2019

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…

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Dolly Parton sings praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books

15th February 2019

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…

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Monsters are on the loose in Nottingham City Libraries! Fun, free activity for families this half-term

14th February 2019

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…

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Primary school praised for inspiring pupils

14th February 2019

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…

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Councillor David Mellen to read to 5,000 children in 50 days

22nd January 2019

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…

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Primary school praised for progress made by pupils

11th January 2019

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…

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Last chance to apply for primary places starting in September in Nottingham schools

8th January 2019

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…

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New playing space at Torvill Drive officially opens on Monday

Councillor David Mellen completes his Big Reading Challenge

Outstanding nursery school praised for ‘inspiring awe and wonder’

City Council backs appeal for LGBT+ adoptive and foster parents

Dolly Parton sings praises of Nottingham’s milestone 5,000 children with free books

Monsters are on the loose in Nottingham City Libraries! Fun, free activity for families this half-term

Primary school praised for inspiring pupils

Councillor David Mellen to read to 5,000 children in 50 days

Primary school praised for progress made by pupils

Last chance to apply for primary places starting in September in Nottingham schools

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