A short breaks home in Halifax for children with learning or physical disabilities has had a makeover. The Linden Brook centre offers short stays for disabled children, to give parents and carers the opportunity to rest, assured that their child is in a safe and secure environment. The centre has recently undergone a massive transformation,… read more … about Council puts sparkle into Linden Brook>>
Plans for a brand new, state-of-the-art sixth form centre for students at Ravenscliffe High School could move a step closer next week. On Monday 8 July 2013, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider the proposal to move Ravenscliffe sixth form to a new build in the Spring Hall area, just minutes from Halifax town centre. Ravenscliffe… read more … about Shaping the future of Ravenscliffe School>>
Press release sent on behalf of Leeds City Region “Our aim is to connect skills to the needs of the economy “ said Stephanie Burras, Chair of the Leeds City Region Employment and Skills Panel this morning addressing more than 200 careers advisors and school teachers. “At the moment, there is a perceived mismatch between… read more … about Leeds City Region LEP offers up-to-date information to help young people make better career choices>>
On Monday 3 June, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider proposals to take forward plans for the regeneration of the Beech Hill area of Halifax. The area, just on the edge of Halifax town centre has been identified by the Council and the Together Housing Group, as one which would benefit from a number of changes,… read more … about Boost for Beech Hill, Halifax>>
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School has been judged to be good with outstanding features in a recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection took place on Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March 2013, and resulted in the school improving on its March 2011 Ofsted rating of ‘satisfactory’. The inspectors were impressed with the rate of… read more … about Ofsted impressed with rate of improvement at Bailiffe Bridge School>>
Calderdale parents and carers are being urged to let the Council know if they have made private fostering arrangements for their children. Private fostering is where a child or young person under 16, or 18 if they have a disability, is looked after by someone who is not a close relative, guardian or person with… read more … about Private fostering – make contact, make a difference>>
Calderdale needs more adopters. Calderdale Council is continuing its campaign to recruit more adopters for looked after children who need a permanent, loving family. Adoption can be highly rewarding, making a positive difference for children and families. It can see children of all ages, from babies to older children, becoming part of a ‘forever family’… read more … about Adoption – make a family, make a future>>
At a Cabinet meeting tonight, Wednesday 27 February, Councillors will consider seven options for the future of day care provision at six Children’s Centres in Calderdale. This follows 90 days of public consultation to withdraw funding from the Children’s Centres in Elland, Field Lane, New Road, Siddal, Todmorden and Wellholme Park. Families, staff, the Children’s… read more … about Day care provision in Children’s Centres>>
