On GCSE results day 2017, Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations to all the young people in Calderdale who have worked really hard for their GCSE results. Every student should be proud of their achievements – well done! I wish you all a successful future. … read more … about GCSE results – congratulations!>>
Looked after children who are waiting for a new family are well supported by Calderdale Council’s Children’s Services team, according to the latest inspection by Ofsted. Officials from Ofsted visited the Council in June 2017 to inspect the local authority’s arrangements for finding long-term homes for local looked after children and young people. The Council… read more … about Ofsted approves Council’s adoption process>>
Little borrowers will have their own special section when the new Central Library and Archive opens in Halifax next month. The new children’s library, for young readers and their families, will be on the ground floor of the new building, close to the reception and new Visitor Information Centre. It has been specially designed to appeal… read more … about New library for little ones>>
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board has appointed a national expert in child welfare as its new Chair. Professor of Social Work at Leeds Beckett University, Nick Frost will take up the role in September 2017. A qualified and registered social worker, Professor Frost gained 15 years’ experience in local authorities before moving into an academic career. … read more … about Frost helps safeguard Calderdale children>>
Young victims of crime in Calderdale now have a new service offering support and advice. A pilot project called Step Forward has been set up to support young victims of any crime. The service is run by Calderdale Council’s Youth Offending Team with funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner. Step Forward will help young… read more … about Helping young victims>>
Construction of a £2.8 million state-of-the-art sixth form centre for Ravenscliffe High School and local people has started. Calderdale Council has invested £1.6 million into creating an exciting new facility that will benefit both the school – which is the borough’s only secondary special needs school – and the wider community. The Council has also… read more … about Building starts at new Ravenscliffe sixth form centre>>
The new Copley Bridge will be named Wilson Bridge, after Mr Graham Wilson who lived at the adjacent toll house for many years until his recent death. The name was chosen by children from Copley Primary School and the local community. Calderdale Council is rebuilding the 185-year-old bridge after it was destroyed by the 2015… read more … about A new name for Copley Bridge>>
The sixth form at Todmorden High School will officially close on 31 August 2018. The Governors’ decision to close the school has to be ratified by Calderdale Council. The Cabinet approved the decision at a meeting last night at Halifax Town Hall. The move follows a five week public consultation on the proposal. As a… read more … about Todmorden sixth form to close>>
Children across Calderdale have been working on campaigns to promote safer and more active travel around their schools and communities. Over the last three months, officers from Calderdale Council have led a project with 14 schools, helping them develop their own campaigns, promoting the benefits of walking and cycling, healthy living and sustainable travel. On… read more … about Calderdale schools compete for the SAFE Travel Cup>>
