News and communications

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.

Residents and businesses are being invited to share their views and ideas on the development of a new and comprehensive Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham to help boost Chippenham's economy, enhance the environment and celebrate the town's heritage.

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

Young people considering next steps for their future careers are being invited to an online event to discuss apprenticeships, education and work.

Wiltshire Council delivered a successful free holiday activity and food programme for children on free school meals across Wiltshire during the Easter holidays, funded by the Department for Education.

Wiltshire Council has worked with local childminders and activity providers to create a childcare and activity directory for use by critical workers during the upcoming Spring half term holidays.

Long walks, chats over the phone, visits, newsletters and exchanging craft ideas are just some of the many ways the Wiltshire Council in-house Learning Disability Team has been keeping in contact with adults they care for during COVID-19.

A new service to help 16 & 17 year olds get back on track with future career options has been launched this month.