An innovative project has been launched to increase the options available to young people at risk of being homeless or going into residential care. Calderdale Council, working with other organisations, has introduced ‘Right Home’ after becoming one of 53 projects in the country to receive funding from the Department for Education Innovation Programme. The programme… read more … about The right support at the right time>>
Smokers in Calderdale are being asked to give up the habit, with Public Health England’s 28 day Stoptober campaign. Last year, over 800 people in Calderdale joined Stoptober, and this year we’re looking to smash that record by encouraging 2015 people to kick the habit. Stoptober 2015 is all about support, not only from our… read more … about Calderdale wants 2015 quitters!>>
Parents of young children in Calderdale will soon have a clearer idea of their child’s development, as child progress assessments have been combined to form what will be known as the Integrated Review. From Monday 21 September, the Early Years Foundation Stage progress check, which is received by children aged 2-3 (who are attending a… read more … about Giving children a strong start>>
Calderdale youngsters have been taking on new challenges, meeting new friends and making a difference in the community as part of a scheme to build their skills for work and life. This summer, Calderdale Council’s Young People’s Service ran the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme, with 108 young people taking part. NCS is open to… read more … about Young people making a difference>>
Calderdale students are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results. A complete picture of the results is still being finalised, but early indications are that a number of schools have made significant improvements on last year’s marks, particularly Trinity Academy, Todmorden High School and Calder High School. Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for… read more … about Congratulations to Calderdale students>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to spare some time to help transform a young person’s life. Calderdale Council is looking for adult volunteers to support its work with children and young people who are in care. We’re particularly looking for people who can volunteer to be Independent Visitors. Independent Visitors befriend children and young… read more … about Volunteer and make a difference>>
New mums in Calderdale are being asked to get together for a world record attempt to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding. In a bid to get as many babies breastfeeding as possible, all at the same time in the same place, Calderdale Breastfeeding Peer Support Network and Elland Children’s Centre are hosting a… read more … about Big Latch On aims to break record>>
Protecting children from grooming is at the heart of training which Calderdale Council has arranged for staff and local communities. The 12 sessions, called ‘Child Sexual Exploitation and Grooming – Know the facts, make a difference’ are being delivered by Together Against Grooming (TAG), a social enterprise run by volunteers. TAG was set up to… read more … about Council TAG sessions tackle CSE>>
The school holidays will soon be upon us, the time when children and young people (and parents!) are looking to fill weeks of entertainment. Luckily British Cycling, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is running a number of organised, free bike rides across the borough, with rides for all ages and abilities. These Sky Ride Local… read more … about Summer sun and cycle fun>>
