An ambitious new partnership approach to support babies, children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Calderdale is being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council is committed to reducing inequalities and ensuring that everyone can live a larger life and reach their potential. The new Calderdale SEND and Alternative Provision… read more … about Working together to shape the future of SEND support>>
A powerful new fostering film is supporting Calderdale Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough. ‘The Run’ is the seventh film to be produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. The film focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run –… read more … about New film highlights the power of fostering>>
The days may be getting shorter, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and about in the Calderdale countryside, with new guides featuring inspiring routes for all abilities, across the borough. Calderdale boasts an extensive network of rights of way, with around two thousand footpaths, bridleways and other routes, totalling around 850… read more … about A Calderdale Way for all>>
Work to allow for an increase in specialist school places in Calderdale, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. The shortage of specialist school placements is a national issue and one which is reflected locally. Calderdale currently has a shortfall in provision for pupils with special needs and is increasingly required to allocate specialist places… read more … about Supporting specialist education provision in Calderdale>>
On GCSE results day, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. It’s a nerve-wracking time, but I hope that our young people are able to celebrate this milestone moment and are looking forward to their next steps, whether that’s further… read more … about GCSE results day in Calderdale>>
As exam results are released for those studying A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to all those receiving their results for A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications today. I hope that lots of people… read more … about Results day in Calderdale>>
People in Calderdale are set to benefit from new initiatives to help them reach their potential, providing support and skills to access job opportunities or enable a return to work. Over 32% of people aged 16-64 in Calderdale are unable to work due to long-term health problems. This is higher than both the West Yorkshire… read more … about Funding supports people to have healthy working lives>>
Martyn Stenton will take up the role of Director of Children and Young People’s Services at Calderdale Council, following the retirement of the current Director, Julie Jenkins. Martyn will start his post in August 2025, playing a central role in the Council’s work to protect and support Calderdale’s children and young people. He joins Calderdale… read more … about New director to take the lead on children’s services in Calderdale>>
As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>
