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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.

Students are receiving exam assessed grades for the first time since 2019, after COVID restrictions led to the introduction of teacher assessed grades

Wiltshire has been highlighted twice in a national report which charts the success of a scheme which recruits volunteers to have a positive impact in a young person's life.

Students have been graded on exam results for the first time since 2019 after teacher assessed grades were introduced due to COVID restrictions

Residents at Furlong Close will continue to access care and support as usual while the future provision at the site is determined.

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

To find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council you can talk to the friendly team behind the scenes and hear from foster carers by joining a series of online events.