It’s a great start to 2015 for two Calderdale primary schools, who have won extra funding from the Department for Education for being among the country’s top achievers in the progress of disadvantaged pupils. New Road Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy in Sowerby Bridge have qualified for the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards… read more … about Helping children achieve their best>>
A swashbuckling exhibition of pirates, treasure and adventure featuring original drawings from Pirates ‘n’ Pistols, the award winning children’s book by Chris Mould is now on display at Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse. A treasure chest full of Chris Mould’s fabulous and colourful, original drawings has arrived at the Brighouse gallery after a successful run… read more … about Pirates are coming to Brighouse>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to spare some time to help transform young people’s lives. Calderdale Council is looking for volunteers to support its work with children and young people in a range of services aimed at giving them the best possible start in life. Whether it’s helping out at a youth club, befriending… read more … about Volunteer and make a difference>>
Changes to the way vulnerable children and their families are supported will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 17 November 2014. The Council’s ‘Safe, Successful Families’ project has proposed the introduction of ‘systemic practice’ which will change the way that children’s social workers provide their services. Systemic practice uses small teams of social… read more … about Council decides if systemic practice makes perfect>>
Parents with children who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2015 are being reminded to complete their applications online by Friday 31 October 2014. Failure to submit an online application before the deadline could mean that your child is not offered a school of preference. Calderdale Council co-ordinates admissions to all maintained… read more … about Time is running out to apply for secondary school places>>
Finding something to do with the kids over the half term holidays isn’t easy, especially when the weather is so changeable, but Bankfield Museum in Halifax has plenty on offer whatever the weather. On Saturday 25 October the Museum is hosting a free First World War themed family day, with activities, craft and live performance…. read more … about Half term activities at Bankfield Museum>>
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. 41 teenagers have raised nearly £1000 for local charities over the past four weeks by taking part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) through Calderdale… read more … about Youngsters make their mark on community>>
Calderdale’s Ben invited to address Parliament Sharing the joy of stories, songs and rhymes with families is something that Ben Lawrence does every day as Calderdale Council’s Early Years Librarian and Bookstart Co-ordinator. But it’s not every day he gets to showcase his work in Parliament. Ben was invited to speak at a reception for… read more … about Ben gets called to Westminster>>
Calderdale Council’s fostering team had some new helpers last weekend. Like any other member of the team, they wore fostering t-shirts and raised awareness of the need for more foster carers. But there was one big difference…they were made of straw! As part of Norland Scarecrow Festival, children with disabilities at the Council-run Linden Brook… read more … about Scarecrows help with fostering campaign>>
