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Parent carers of young people with additional needs can help inform the development of a new service to help prepare and support young people with SEND, and their parent carers, for moving from children's to adult services.

Proposals for the future of Silverwood School including major investment to help meet the need for Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) places across its three sites will be discussed by council leaders in May.

Young people from across Wiltshire come together for a special Star Awards ceremony.

99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three primary school preferences with 96% offered their first preference

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

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.

Wiltshire residents can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2022 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.