News and communications

This year, 6,206 children across the county registered for the Summer Reading Challenge that ran in Wiltshire Council Libraries for eight weeks over the summer. This was an increase of 39% on last year.

Young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) from across Wiltshire checked out exciting options for the future at a special event last week.

A new hospital liaison service will help carers when those they care for are in hospital, and in the often-difficult first few weeks after they return home.

Wiltshire residents can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2023 entry, for children starting school for the first time or for children who are moving from a primary to secondary school or from an infant to junior school.

Wiltshire Council's employment and skills team - Work Wiltshire - has received a Gold Service Award for their dedication to apprenticeships.

The new free special school called SAIL Academy will provide 150 places for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions

Wiltshire Council's Dog Warden service has received national recognition from the RSPCA.

Young people can get involved in local decision making and have a say on funding for youth projects as part of a new democratic body being set up for Wiltshire.

"Take that first step and ask the questions" is the advice of foster carer Laura as she encourages more people in Wiltshire to think about fostering with Wiltshire Council.

Wiltshire Council has worked with local childminders and activity providers to create a childcare and activity directory to help parents find childcare during the October half-term school holidays.