Children and young people news

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