Our statement on keeping children and young people safe in Kirklees
Our statement on keeping children and young people safe in Kirklees
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Summer reading challenge comes to Kirklees
We are excited to announce that this year’s Summer Reading Challenge will start on Saturday 14 July.
Read moreDouble celebration for long-time Kirklees foster carers
For Batley couple, Jeanette and Gary Denison, 2017 is a very special year. It marks 20 years since they first became foster carers and in doing so they have helped more than 50 vulnerable children in Kirklees.
Read moreCould you provide a home for a vulnerable child?
Allan shares his goal A social worker is appealing to residents in Kirklees in the hope of finding long-term foster families for 60 vulnerable children in need of a stable home. Allan Scott, who works as a children’s social worker at Kirklees Council has spoken about some of the difficulties faced by children in care, many of whom come from
Read moreHalf-term activity day at Bagshaw Museum
Children can get ready for next month’s World Book Day with storytelling and craft activities at Bagshaw Museum, Batley, on Tuesday, 21 February. The museum is using its half term activity day to get children in the mood for World Book Day on 2 March. There will be crafts inspired by children’s favourites ‘The Snail and the Whale’ and ‘Fantastic
Read moreEarly Help proposals – your top 5 questions answered
We’re currently asking people to tell us what they think about our plans for what we’re calling Early Help. It’s a new way of providing support to children, young people and families across the district. Naturally it’s a topic that’s got people talking, so here we’ve answered the top 5 questions you’ve been asking. If you’re not sure what Early
Read moreKirklees Safeguarding Week
Our Safeguarding Boards (adults and childrens) and Community Safety Partnership are coming together for Kirklees’ first ever Safeguarding Week – Monday 17 October – Friday 21 October It is hoped this will be an annual awareness raising event. The week is an opportunity to strengthen the professional work already taking place to keep children, young people and adults safe. The week will also
Read moreFoster Care Fortnight – do you have time to foster?
Get involved with Foster care fortnight. Do you have time to foster, time to care? Come down to one of our info events in Dewsbury and Huddersfield
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