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Published 20 July 2023
Summer activity programme to take place with organisations stepping-up to support families
Wiltshire Council has confirmed its summer FUEL programme will take place, with a range of organisations stepping in to support families following the previous provider ceasing trading.
Published 18 July 2023
Local councils team up to support the need for more foster carers nationally
To coincide with the FIFA Women's World Cup tournament, Wiltshire Council is teaming up with local authorities from across England with the aim of achieving one goal - to recruit a new generation of foster carers.
Published 17 July 2023
Good neighbours. Primary school shares spaces with nearby SEND school from this September
A Trowbridge primary will be sharing facilities with pupils from a neighbouring school from next term.
Published 14 July 2023
Local football clubs offer grounds for free picnic on the pitch family events this summer
Two local football teams are offering their grounds for picnics and family fun this August as part of a multi-agency initiative.
Published 7 July 2023
Wiltshire Council chosen to co-design national scheme for wraparound childcare
Wiltshire Council has been selected by the Government to help co-design a national scheme for primary school age wraparound childcare.
Published 4 July 2023
Wiltshire Council libraries launch 'Ready, Set, Read!' Summer Reading Challenge for children
Wiltshire libraries are encouraging families with children aged 4 to 11 to join in the popular and free Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday 15 July, which aims to inspire children to read as much as they can.
Published 4 July 2023
Council and its partners highlighting anti-social behaviour support
With Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week taking place (3-9 July), Wiltshire Council is encouraging communities to know how to report issues that take place in their local area
Published 28 September 2021
Wiltshire Council free Summer FUEL programme
Wiltshire Council successfully delivered the Government's Holiday Activity and Food programme to over 1,800 young people during four weeks of the summer holidays. The programme, which aims to provide children eligible for benefits related free school meals with free access to high quality activities and nutritious meals, was delivered across Wiltshire using the brand FUEL and was funded by the Department for Education.
Published 27 September 2021
Wiltshire Year of Reading is launched
Wiltshire Council is launching a year-long campaign involving schools, libraries and communities to encourage people of all ages to delve into reading. The Wiltshire Year of Reading starts today (27 September 2021) encouraging everyone from very young children to older adults to enjoy the written word.
Published 22 September 2021
Wiltshire Council encourages "empty nesters" and those who fancy a change in direction to think about fostering
The council is encouraging these people to consider fostering and help meet the demand for more people to foster with Wiltshire Council
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