News stories tagged as "children"
Family Hubs rollout will support local families and young children
Published at: Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:42 pm
Families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding and mental health as the government announce the roll out of Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme today.
Julia Donaldson’s bestseller Zog transformed for live show in Blackburn
Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 2:56 pm
Much-loved children’s book ‘Zog and the Flying Doctors‘ will be brought to life on stage in Blackburn this May!
Parents urged to act on invitation for child’s free flu vaccination
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 3:26 pm
Parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to act when they receive an invitation from school or their GP about their child’s free flu vaccination.
BwD schools work with NHS on Covid vaccination programme
Published at: Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 2:16 pm
Secondary schools across Blackburn with Darwen are preparing to assist the NHS to roll out Covid vaccines to 12 to 15 year olds.
Families urged to work with schools & colleges to help keep virus rates down as schools return
Published at: Friday 27 August 2021 at 12:12 pm
Public health experts are calling for families to work together with schools and colleges as thousands of children and young adults prepare to head back to the classroom.
Searching for the #BestTest this summer!
Published at: Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Young people are being encouraged to carry out rapid Covid tests and showcase their talents on social media this summer – for a chance to win £1,000 of Apple technology!
Online treasure hunt – discover the magic of Blackburn town centre!
Published at: Tuesday 2 March 2021 at 12:43 pm
Inspired by the ‘Believe in the Magic of Blackburn Town Centre’ book by Christina Gabbitas, Blackburn with Darwen Libraries have launched an online treasure hunt through time, visiting many of the locations visited by Peggy and Imtiaz in the book.
Government confirms delayed start of new school term
Published at: Thursday 31 December 2020 at 10:44 am
The government has confirmed that the start of the new school term will be delayed for all secondary and college students, to allow schools and colleges to put in place rapid testing programmes.
Being ambitious for youth in Blackburn with Darwen #YWW2020
Published at: Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 2:22 pm
Following on from Youth Work Week 2020, young people across the borough are being celebrated this year more than ever before, for their resilience during the global pandemic.
Half term fun with Wind in the Willows
Published at: Monday 17 February 2020 at 9:03 am
Come along to Blackburn Library on Wednesday 19 February for a special half term treat.
Schools joined-up for writing inspiration
Published at: Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:07 am
Pupils from two local primary schools got some inspiration to write spooky stories during a day spent together at Turton Tower.
St Antony’s pupils help teach lessons of kindness
Published at: Thursday 31 October 2019 at 12:25 pm
Young children at St Antony’s RC Primary School in Blackburn are helping to teach others that ‘Kindness Matters’ during November.
Pupils celebrate learning together & making friends
Published at: Thursday 18 July 2019 at 4:12 pm
Pupils from a number of Blackburn with Darwen schools have been celebrating taking part in a project that has brought them together to think about their identity and learn about one another’s culture.
Children’s mental health support programme announced
Published at: Monday 15 July 2019 at 11:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has responded to the fantastic news that children in the borough will get support for mental health concerns in schools as part of an NHS Trailblazer programme.
Great plans to get young people together – with a silent disco!
Published at: Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 1:21 pm
A Great Get Together event organised by a team of young people from across the borough will bring families together through a love of music and food.
Apple Trees: It’s outstanding!
Published at: Wednesday 29 May 2019 at 3:11 pm
Children’s staff at a short break centre for disabled children have been praised for their role in achieving outstanding in a national inspection.
Sara uses ‘good heart’ to spread message of peace & love
Published at: Friday 24 May 2019 at 9:42 am
A Blackburn schoolgirl has reached audiences across the world with her passionate speech ‘If I could change the world’.
Children share colourful Polish Heritage Day celebration
Published at: Friday 10 May 2019 at 1:33 pm
Children who attend a Polish Saturday school celebrated their country’s heritage with a colourful display in Blackburn Market last Saturday.
Sing Together brings pupils together in harmony
Published at: Thursday 28 March 2019 at 5:53 pm
Over 4,000 children from 115 different schools across Lancashire came together in fine voice in a series of concerts organised by Blackburn Cathedral’s Music Outreach team.
Children’s awards have the ‘X Factor’
Published at: Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
Singer Jake Quickenden provided the X Factor at a special awards ceremony to celebrate the ‘inspirational’ achievements of children in care.
Lancashire Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week launches
Published at: Monday 10 November 2014 at 10:13 am
TODAY (Monday 10 November) sees the launch of a week of activity aimed at raising awareness within Lancashire on how to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Family service information a click away
Published at: Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 3:26 pm
The Council has launched a brand new web resource for families of children and young people under 25 who have special educational needs or disabilities.
Let’s Adopt Facebook page launched
Published at: Tuesday 23 September 2014 at 9:38 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption service has launched a new Facebook page for people who are interested in finding out more about adopting a child. People are urged to ‘like’ the Facebook page, Let's Adopt - Blackburn with Darwen, to get regular updates, information and advice about adopting a child, as well as details of training and events.
Council backs the UK’s first-ever Family Safety Week
Published at: Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the UK’s first-ever Family Safety Week, running all this week.
