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The event was for young people from Year 9 upwards to give them food for thought on their future careers and the steps to take to achieve their ambition

99% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three primary school preferences for this September with 95% offered their first preference.

Young people from across Wiltshire came together on Friday (8 April) for a special Star Awards ceremony.

The work will extend the existing campus to provide a high quality provision for 350 pupils by September 2023

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.