Kirklees care leaver reveals how social worker changed his life
A care leaver from Kirklees has described how the support he received from his social worker has helped to transform his life.
Read moreCategory Archives: Family & Relationships
Achieving better outcomes for victims of domestic abuse
Cabinet members have approved plans to change the way domestic abuse services are provided.
Read moreA huge thanks to Kirklees kinship carers
Carers from across Kirklees were welcomed to a special event celebrating their amazing support for children.
Read moreSocial Worker of the Year award comes to Kirklees
A children’s social worker from Kirklees Council has been honoured with the industry’s top award – national Social Worker of the Year 2023!
Read moreWe are providing crucial financial support to thousands of local families throughout the summer holidays
In response to the cost of living crisis, we will provide vouchers worth £70 for all children and young people who are eligible for means-tested free school meals.
Read moreOur second annual summit for Our Kirklees Futures (OKF) brought over 100 education professionals together at the John Smith Stadium
OKF is our council-led plan that shapes learning all the way through to 2030 with the aim of making Kirklees a national centre of excellence, establishing the values of strong, inclusive, supportive and high-achieving education.
Read moreHappy families in Kirklees as primary school offers revealed
We are pleased to confirm that 99 per cent of local families have been successfully matched with one of their preferred primary schools for September this year.
Read moreUnite for White Ribbon Day
We’re supporting White Ribbon Day 2022, which this year falls within a week of the start of the FIFA Men’s World Cup. The campaign encourages men and boys to join the team and give violence against women and girls the red card.
Read more