Tag Archives: children
Family Information Service launches new Kindle and smartphone ebook
Shropshire Council’s Family Information Service has launched its first Kindle, tablet and smartphone-compatible ebook for families of children with disabilities.
Get in the frame to support vulnerable children this Foster Care Fortnight
To mark the start of Foster Care Fortnight, Shropshire Council’s children’s placement service will be offering information and advice about fostering at The Guildhall in Shrewsbury on Wednesday 15 May 2013 and Wednesday 22 May 2013 from 10am to 4pm. …
Primary school in Oswestry vows to improve following Ofsted report
Governors and staff at a Shropshire primary school are committed to making rapid improvements following a recent Ofsted inspection. Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Oswestry was recently inspected by Ofsted and has been given an ‘inadequate’ rating, with inspectors …
Children’s centre rated “good”
Shropshire Council’s Highley area Sure Start Children’s Centre has been judged as “good” by Government inspectors. In a report published this month, Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) said that the Highley area Children’s Centre “is …
Are your children protected against measles? – it’s not too late to get immunised
As children and young people prepare to return to schools in Shropshire after Easter, all parents are being reminded to ensure that they are protected against measles. This follows an increase in cases of measles across the country, and in …
Shropshire children get creative to raise awareness of support for parents
A 5-year-old Shropshire schoolpupil has won a competition to design a logo and poster to help raise awareness of the support available to parents in the county.
Shropshire foster couple retire after 40 years of dedication
An incredible Oswestry couple who have offered a loving home to over 100 children over four decades are now retiring. Foster carers Pat and Mavis Humby, who have cared for babies and children since 1972, are Shropshire’s longest-serving foster carers. …
A variety of activity is in store this Easter holiday
Children and young people of Shropshire can look forward to an Easter full of fun from Wednesday 3 April 2013 to Tuesday 9 April 2013. A variety of activities are taking place at various sports centres and village halls around Shropshire. …
Easter Eggs-travaganza at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre is putting on a whole host of activities for families at Easter 2013. Good Friday afternoon, 29 March 2013, is the Easter Eggs-travaganza featuring a wide range of creative activities and the classic egg and spoon race. The following fortnight …
Easter activities at Gobowen children’s centre
Families are invited to a special Easter celebration with Shropshire Council Sure Start Children’s Centres at Gobowen Primary School on Monday 25 March 2013. The special Easter activities will run in the morning, and are designed for families with young …