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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.

Wiltshire Council currently has 24 foster families in the Trowbridge area, however latest figures show a further 25 foster families are needed

Young Work Wiltshire is preparing for a busy summer as it works with young people to ensure they are on track with their future training and career options.

People asked to give their thoughts on the North Wilts Rivers Route

Young people are invited to join an online session to find out more about employment opportunities in Wiltshire this month.

This year Mencap's Learning Disability Week is from 14 - 20 June with the theme of celebrating art and creativity.