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 -
Funding for extra bedrooms latest initiative to help provide more local foster placements
A shortage of local foster care placements has forced Swindon Borough Council to look at new ways of finding loving homes for the children in its care.
Published: Wednesday, 13th December 2023 -
Young carers to enjoy all the fun of the fair thanks to The Mayor
A special half-term treat has been organised for young carers in Swindon, thanks to Swindon Mayor, Councillor Barbara Parry.
Published: Monday, 23rd October 2023 -
Thousands of children to benefit from free activities during the summer in Swindon
Nearly 10,000 children across Swindon are invited to take part in free activities and access healthy meals for five weeks over the summer.
Published: Tuesday, 25th July 2023 -
Increased fees and enhanced training offer proposed for Swindon’s foster carers
Proposals being taken to Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (12 July) could see foster carers in Swindon receive as much as £10,000 extra per year.
Published: Wednesday, 5th July 2023 -
Council leader and PCC unite to reassure communities in wake of knife crime issues
Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Swindon’s council leader have taken steps to reassure the public after a serious knife crime incident in the town left a 17-year-old child in hospital.
Published: Thursday, 15th June 2023 -
Majority of Swindon pupils offered place at their preferred primary school
More than 95 per cent of pupils in Swindon have secured a place in their first preference school for children that are starting in Reception in 2023.
Published: Monday, 17th April 2023 -
Outstanding result for Swindon’s Youth Justice Service
Swindon Borough Council has received high praise following the latest inspection of its Youth Justice Service (YJS).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Young people encouraged to join Summer Reading Challenge
There are plenty of incentives for young people to join in with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022 -
Kids can visit Lydiard House Museum for just £1 this summer
Swindon’s Lydiard House has a host of activities for the family to enjoy this summer, from historic games to new exhibitions.
Published: Friday, 22nd July 2022 -
Upgraded LED street lights across Swindon results in at least 60 per cent reduction in energy usage
Swindon Borough Council has made a significant dent to its carbon footprint and electricity bills after converting 26,000 street lights to LEDs.
Published: Friday, 15th July 2022 -
Swindon represented at memorial service for The Duke of Edinburgh
Swindon was represented at today’s memorial service for the life of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey.
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022 -
Swindon’s GCSE pupils celebrate results after two tough COVID-hit years
More than 2,000 pupils in schools across Swindon received their results today.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Swindon students celebrate A-Level results
Swindon’s A-Level students are celebrating another year of great results across the town.
Published: Tuesday, 10th August 2021 -
Council to provide free activities and meals to eligible children in Swindon over the summer holidays
Thousands of children and teenagers across Swindon will be offered access to fun activities and nutritional meals during the summer holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council
Published: Tuesday, 29th June 2021 -
Council get behind national fostering campaign to find new foster carers in Swindon
Swindon Borough Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign from the Fostering Network, in the hope of inspiring more people in the town to become foster carers.
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021 -
Campaign aims to show residents the life-changing impact their council tax has on those most in need in Swindon
With council tax bills being delivered to households in Swindon this week, the message from the Council is that it is here for Swindon and its residents, throughout and after the pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2021 -
Council to distribute supermarket vouchers this February half term
Thousands of people across Swindon will be offered supermarket vouchers ahead of the February half-term school holidays, as part of a scheme facilitated by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 4th February 2021 -
Council’s Children’s Services praised by Ofsted for support to vulnerable children during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped Swindon Borough Council’s Children’s Services team from providing a good and effective service to vulnerable children and young people.
Published: Monday, 1st February 2021 -
Christmas cheer spread to local children thanks to kind-hearted gestures
Christmas has come early for some local children and families thanks to kind-hearted gestures from residents and businesses in the town.
Published: Monday, 21st December 2020 -
Regional campaign launched to find more foster carers
Local authorities across the South West are joining together this Christmas to call for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Published: Monday, 30th November 2020 -
Council team’s award win secures £500 donation for local food bank
Award-winning staff at Swindon Borough Council, recognised for their work in using technology to improve the processing of free school meal applications, have earned £500 for Swindon Food Collective.
Published: Tuesday, 24th November 2020 -
Short Breaks service restarts as new provider takes over
Swindon Borough Council’s Short Breaks service has officially restarted following the recent appointment of new providers.
Published: Friday, 30th October 2020 -
Struggling families encouraged to access hardship support
Families in Swindon who may be experiencing financial hardship over the half-term period are being urged to contact Swindon Borough Council for help.
Published: Monday, 26th October 2020 -
Council encourages residents of all backgrounds to consider adoption
To coincide with National Adoption Week, Swindon Borough Council is supporting the national #YouCanAdopt campaign aimed at dispelling myths around adoption and encouraging more residents to adopt.
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020 -
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
