When a crisis strikes a family with children, its effects can be overwhelming.
At times of great personal hardship, many of us would turn to our relatives and friends for guidance and a helping hand. What would you do if you and your…
Foster carers needed to help families in Syrian refugee crisis
As Nottingham people prepare to welcome refugees following the recent government announcement, more foster carers will be needed to care for unaccompanied children arriving here in response to the Syria…
Views wanted on reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities service
People in Nottingham are being asked to give their views on changes to the way health, education and social care services work together to support children with special educational needs…
Roadshow tour promotes free childcare and help for parents in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council will be going out and about in local communities in a bid to reach out to parents and spread the word that they may be eligible for…
Park set to unveil new children’s playground
A new £80,000 children’s playground in Basford is ready to be officially opened this week. The facility at Stockhill Park, which has a theme in keeping with the nearby fire…
Nottingham prepares to ‘Welcome the World’
Nottingham 2015 Cerebral Palsy International Sports & Recreation Association (CPISRA) World Games Final preparations are underway ahead of Sunday’s opening ceremony when the Nottingham 2015 CPISRA World Games will be…
Works begin to move Hyson Green Library into the Mary Potter Joint Service Centre
Works to relocate Hyson Green Library into the existing modern and accessible Mary Potter Joint Service Centre began on Monday 3 August. The move will bring a host of benefits…
Parklives brings summer of free fun to Nottingham
Nottingham parents and their purses will be spared this summer as Nottingham ParkLives launches hundreds of new free summer activity sessions in local parks, with families encouraged to try their…
Partnership to provide support for vulnerable families
Vulnerable families and children are to get extra help and support thanks to a new partnership between Nottingham City Council and Safe Families for Children. Safe Families for Children provides…
City celebrates pupils with the best school attendance
Hundreds of school pupils are being recognised for their excellent attendance and behaviour at a huge celebration in Nottingham. Games, activities, music and performances are being held at The Lord…