Make next Christmas extra special for a child in care
Nottingham City Council is encouraging potential foster carers to come forward so that children and teenagers waiting for a foster home can experience next Christmas in a loving family home.…
‘Woman of the Year’ award for Alison!
A Nottingham City Council corporate director has been honoured in an annual awards ceremony celebrating women in business. Alison Michalska, who has responsibility for Children and Adults at the authority,…
Parents can apply for primary school places on Friday
Parents and carers of children due to start primary school in September 2018 can apply for their child’s place on Friday 17 November. Anyone with children born between 1 September…
Local sports stars to attend Mellers Primary expansion official opening
Three international sports stars will help to officially open the £3.35m expansion of a Nottingham primary school this week. Great Britain gymnast Ellie Downie, former world champion boxer Jawaid Khaliq…
Children’s charity delivers its 100,000th book in Nottingham
A campaign in Nottingham which delivers free books to children has just passed its 100,000 milestone. Nottingham City Council has been working alongside the Rotary Club of Nottingham to co-ordinate…
Young people cooking up a storm at Loxley House
Hungry Nottingham City Council workers will be served by the chefs of the future when young people take over Loxley House restaurant on Thursday 9 November. Members of the city’s…
Can you help a child in care in Nottingham?
The importance of the wider family, together with strong professional support, is being highlighted this year as part of National Adoption Week 2017. The support and stability that can be…
More at-risk groups urged to take up flu vaccination in Nottingham
Pregnant women and young children are once again being targeted to increase take-up of the flu vaccination. The common virus, spread by coughs and sneezes, usually clears up within a…
Council vows to get tough with pupils who play truant from school
Parents are once again being reminded that they face prosecution if their child does not attend school every day. As pupils return after the summer break, Nottingham City Council has…
Changes to the exam system for 2017
As parents anxiously await their child’s A-level or GCSE results coming out in the next few days, here is a helpful guide to explain how both sets of exams are…