SEN Funding Crisis
Dozens of parents of kids with special educational needs rallied in Derbyshire to raise concerns over a funding “crisis” for
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Plastic Free February: Schools Library Service Presents New Exhibition
The Schools Library Service has an exhibition of beautiful objects made from recycled materials which are currently on display in
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Summer Reading Challenge Launched
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge has been launched. The challenge has the theme Animal Agents and will see children turning
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Support And Advice Available During Carers Week 2017
Carers can find support, information and advice at a number of events and drop-in workshops being held around the county
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Warnings Issued After Forecast Of High Winds
The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for high winds, which covers the whole of Derbyshire. The warning is
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Belper Drop-In Session To Encourage Residents To Swap Time And Skills
Derby County Council is setting up a new scheme that helps residents carry out tasks for others and receive help
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Plans Approved To Replace Belper Care Home
Derby County Council have approved plans to replace Ada Belfield residential home with a purpose-built development. The cabinet met last
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Residents ‘Overwhelmingly’ Support Closure Of Ada Belfield Home
After an eight week consultation by Derby County Council, plans to replace the ageing residential care home with a purpose-built
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Local Council Highlight Support Services Ahead Of World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September 2016 and Derby County Council are highlighting the support services people
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Is Your Child Ready For The New School Year?
Parents of pre-school children are being urged to make sure their child is ready for school. That includes a child being
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Young People Accommodation Survey
The council are trying to learn more about accommodation choices for young people aged 15 to 25 years old. Changes
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Belper Amongst Twenty Children’s Centres To Close
Cabinet members of Derby County Council have today agreed to close 20 Children’s Centres in an effort to deal with
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Have Your Say On Proposed Funding Cuts To Community Groups
Voluntary and community groups and people using their services are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to stop
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Government Academy Plans Under Fire
Derby County Council have pledged to oppose government plans to turn all the county’s schools into academies. The proposals were
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Bus Consultation – Still Time To Have Your Say
Local residents are reminded they can still take part in Derbyshire County Council’s consultation on the future of the county’s
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