Children and young people news
Short Breaks service to continue as new provider is named
A new provider has been found to run a short breaks service that helps children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Published: Wednesday, 15th July 2020-
Council encourages families to access vital funding for two year olds
Parents and carers whose children have reached their second birthday are being reminded to apply for free childcare by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 8th July 2020 -
Council provides free childcare to almost 500 children over Easter holidays
Critical workers leading the fight against coronavirus were able to take advantage of free childcare provided by Swindon Borough Council over the Easter holidays.
Published: Friday, 24th April 2020 -
Council gives more than £50,000 to ensure children’s charity can stay open
A charity that helps children and young people with disabilities or complex needs will stay open after Swindon Borough Council stepped in with a donation of £55,000.
Published: Thursday, 12th March 2020 -
Children in Care Awards recognise outstanding young people in Swindon
Two special events were held to celebrate the achievements of children and young people in the care of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Saturday, 29th February 2020 -
Council ensures families get access to vital funding for two year olds
Ninety-eight per cent of two year olds in Swindon who are entitled to early education have received it thanks to the Council’s Early Years team.
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020 -
Month-long campaign to promote mental wellbeing among young people
A partnership project in Swindon to promote mental wellbeing for children and young people has been launched.
Published: Wednesday, 9th October 2019 -
Fun-packed day organised for Swindon’s Children in Care
Children in the care of Swindon Borough Council recently came together for a special celebration event at Lydiard Park.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2019 -
Parents encouraged to feed back on childcare needs before the end of the month
Families in Swindon have just a couple of weeks left to complete a survey to help the Council understand their childcare needs.
Published: Thursday, 22nd August 2019 -
Swindon’s Children’s Services rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Ofsted has praised “the swift and decisive action to improve services for children and young people in Swindon” after a recent inspection.
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019 -
Young Wardens scheme back for summer holidays
Around 80 children will be putting their summer holidays to good use when they take part in a free education programme from next week.
Published: Thursday, 25th July 2019 -
Top-class teaching to be celebrated at awards event
Outstanding teachers will end the school year on a high thanks to an awards event which recognises teaching excellence.
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019 -
Careers Hub to provide top quality advice to young people in Swindon and Wiltshire
Pupils at a further five school settings across Swindon plus an additional seven from Wiltshire will, from next month, be able to access top quality careers advice to help prepare them for the world of work.
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2019 -
Hundreds of young people recognised at annual Children in Care awards
Children and young people who have been under the care of Swindon Borough Council came together to mark their achievements at two special events.
Published: Friday, 10th May 2019 -
New scheme helps teenagers find the back of the net
A group of teenagers have kicked off a new initiative that will help them reach their superstar potential.
Published: Tuesday, 30th April 2019 -
Multi-agency conference on protecting the vulnerable hailed a success
A conference looking at how to protect vulnerable children and adults against drug gangs and human trafficking has been hailed a success.
Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019 -
Big success for Swindon SEND services event
More than one hundred visitors flocked to Swindon’s STEAM Museum this week for an event highlighting the services available to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019 -
SEND services in the spotlight at special event for parents and carers
An event which highlights the services available to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is being held at STEAM next Tuesday (12 March).
Published: Friday, 8th March 2019 -
Ofsted highlights progress in Council’s care leavers’ service
Services for care leavers in Swindon are improving, according to Ofsted.
Published: Friday, 1st March 2019 -
Council and CCG to draw up action plan following Local Area SEND inspection
An improvement programme to ensure Swindon successfully implements disability and special educational needs reforms will be accelerated following a recent inspection.
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019 -
Wyvern Theatre lends its support to council’s fostering campaign
The Wyvern Theatre has teamed up with Swindon Borough Council to encourage more people in the town to consider becoming a foster carer.
Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019 -
Council to help children affected by alcohol following successful funding bid
A new programme, which aims to help families whose lives have been affected by alcohol, will be rolled out in Swindon thanks to funding from the Government.
Published: Tuesday, 4th December 2018 -
Parents and young people asked to contribute to an inspection of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) services
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will be carrying out an inspection of Swindon's services for children and young people aged 0-25 years who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Published: Thursday, 15th November 2018 -
White Horse Federation gets behind fostering recruitment drive
Swindon Borough Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers has received the backing of The White Horse Federation.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 -
All aboard at STEAM as kids get in for £1
The school holidays are almost here and that can mean only one thing – that children can visit the STEAM Museum for just £1.
Published: Tuesday, 24th July 2018 -
Heart-warming letters shared between generations as part of pen pals project
Friendships have been forged between local primary school children and older, isolated individuals thanks to a letter writing project.
Published: Friday, 20th July 2018 -
Swindon Young Musicians to bring Wyvern to life with Gala concert
The sounds of Swindon’s Young Musicians will reverberate around the Wyvern Theatre later this month when they hold their annual Gala concert.
Published: Friday, 6th July 2018 -
Programme of improvement well underway for Swindon’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Swindon Borough Council’s plan to improve its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) has been reinforced following a two-day focused visit by Ofsted.
Published: Monday, 21st May 2018 -
Most Swindon pupils offered place at preferred primary school
More than 90 per cent of pupils in Swindon continue to be matched with their number one choice of primary school.
Published: Monday, 16th April 2018 -
Caravan to provide short breaks for Swindon foster families
Council buys caravan for foster carers and their children to enjoy weekends and short breaks at Cotswold Water Park.
Published: Sunday, 18th February 2018 -
Parents urged to meet primary and infant school places deadline
Online applications encouraged as admissions period enters final three weeks.
Published: Wednesday, 27th December 2017 -
Education and Skills Funding Agency delay opening of primary Free School
New school was due to open next year but has been delayed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
Published: Friday, 15th December 2017 -
Education leaders salute contribution of long-serving head teacher
Tributes paid to Laurie Griffin, a head teacher of Stratton Education Centre for almost thirty years.
Published: Tuesday, 12th December 2017
