Children and young people news
Council acknowledges more work to do ahead of full Ofsted inspection of Children’s Services
The Council has acknowledged further improvement is needed in its Children’s Services following Ofsted’s sixth monitoring visit ahead of a full inspection expected later this year.
Published: Friday, 19th June 2026-
Swindon seeks to get more foster carers on board
Foster carers in Swindon have teamed up with Swindon’s Bus Company to try and drive up the number of people locally who can provide a loving home to children who need support.
Published: Monday, 11th May 2026 -
Swindon’s new youth centre celebrates first anniversary
A youth centre created with and for children in Swindon is celebrating its first anniversary, having welcomed many children through its doors every month.
Published: Thursday, 19th March 2026 -
New multi-million-pound youth centre opens in Swindon
Children in Swindon now have a dedicated space to socialise, learn and access support following the official opening of a fully refurbished youth centre in the town.
Published: Thursday, 27th March 2025 -
Young people take the lead in Council’s annual Director of Public Health report
Access to health services in Swindon should be fairer, Swindon Borough Council has been told following the first public health report led by local young people.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2025 -
New scheme helps school children brush up on dental health
More than 1,500 children in Swindon’s most deprived areas are developing vital oral hygiene skills and healthier routines, thanks to a supervised tooth-brushing scheme.
Published: Thursday, 12th December 2024 -
School nurse receives award for saving child's life
A huge congratulations to one of our school nurses, Julie Conlen, for winning an award this week for helping save the life of a student at a local school.
Published: Friday, 20th September 2024
