The new £5.3m Heathfield Primary School has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham. The first pupils started using the new School in October, but a ribbon cutting ceremony saw partners come together to celebrate the official opening. This is all part of the City Council’s ambitious expansion plan, which saw the school in […]
A strong message is going out to parents in the run-up to Christmas highlighting the dangers of children being groomed online. Many youngsters will be looking forward to receiving mobile phones, laptops and tablet devices this year, and Nottingham City Council is taking the opportunity to reinforce the message of internet safety. As part of […]
More children and young people are to be encouraged to take an active role in the decisions that affect their lives as part of ambitious plans set out at the Nottingham Children’s Partnership Board. The Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy aims to give every child and young person the opportunity to have their say […]
Hundreds of children and young people will have the chance to get fit and active over the Christmas holidays with a special sports day at the new Harvey Hadden stadium. The ‘Being healthy’ event on Wednesday 30 December will give kids the chance to try out the new state-of-the-art facilities at the sports complex – […]
Hundreds of children in care are to get a Christmas treat after 600 chocolate selection boxes were donated by the GMB Trade Union in Nottingham. Children in care were chosen by the union as part of its festive bid to donate to good causes. As well as the selection boxes, the GMB is donating 21 […]
On Friday 11 December, UNESCO awarded Nottingham with the status of City of Literature. This accolade was the result of a bid process that was initiated approximately two years ago. Nottingham joins eleven other UNESCO Cities of Literature across the globe: Edinburgh, Melbourne, Iowa City, Dublin, Reyjavik, Norwich, Krakow, Heidelburg, Granada, Prague and Dunedin. Nottingham, […]
Some of Nottingham’s most vulnerable children have been given an early Christmas present thanks to the city’s major theatres. Nottingham Playhouse and the Nottingham Theatre Royal are both supporting young children in care by giving them completely free tickets to their Pantomimes this year – Dick Whittington and Aladdin respectively. Younger children will also have […]
Public health experts are warning parents to remember the importance of safe sleeping for babies ahead of the Christmas season. Officials at Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City councils have teamed up with the Lullaby Trust to remind families that risks increase significantly at this time of the year as routines change. Babies, both newborns and […]
Some of Nottingham’s most talented children and young people will be showcasing their skills and love of music at TWO charity concerts. Christmas in the City 2014 is back for another year of great local live music from children and young people across the city. Hundreds will take to the stage of the Albert Hall […]
Nottingham City Council has launched a new scheme in partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to help primary schools to encourage their children and families to take better care of their dental health – and their smiles. The Brushing Buddies scheme is being introduced to 25 City primary and nursery schools over the next […]