News stories tagged as "Maureen Bateson"
Schools across Lancashire to stay open over the Easter holiday
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 10:52 am
Schools across Lancashire including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool will continue to look after the children of key workers and pupils who are classed as vulnerable during the school Easter holiday.
Students hit their marks with top GCSE results
Published at: Thursday 22 August 2019 at 2:49 pm
Students across the borough were celebrating their exam results today.
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.
Feed your child’s ‘Hungry Little Mind’!
Published at: Thursday 4 July 2019 at 12:05 pm
A new campaign has been launched to inspire parents to boost their child’s language and learning.
Local celebrations as UNICEF ‘Baby Friendly’ status is renewed
Published at: Monday 24 June 2019 at 9:32 am
Two of the area’s major providers of children and family services are jubilant after once again being accredited as ‘baby friendly’ organisations by UNICEF UK.
Youth Justice Service scoops national award
Published at: Tuesday 18 June 2019 at 12:01 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service (YJS) has been given a top award to recognise its work with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Children and young people’s activities alliance launched
Published at: Monday 25 March 2019 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced plans to work with local Third Sector, youth and community partners to continue to provide a full range of youth clubs and activities for children and young people across the borough.
Cheers for Blackburn nursery school’s Ofsted report
Published at: Tuesday 12 March 2019 at 12:11 pm
Longshaw Nursery School has undergone a dramatic turnaround to be rated ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report.
Partners team up for restorative justice awareness
Published at: Thursday 3 January 2019 at 2:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service teamed up with The Mall, Children’s Centres, Lancashire Constabulary, Victim Support, and Blackburn Youth Zone to raise awareness during International Restorative Justice Week.
Breastfeeding friendly boost for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Monday 12 November 2018 at 10:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen has today become officially ‘breastfeeding friendly’, meaning mums who want to breastfeed out and about in the borough can do so with full confidence.
GCSE results celebrations
Published at: Thursday 23 August 2018 at 2:39 pm
Young people across Blackburn with Darwen were celebrating their GCSE results on Thursday.
Artwork to celebrate International Women’s Day
Published at: Thursday 8 March 2018 at 10:41 am
Five female artists are set to create a piece of public art celebrating influential women to mark International Women’s Day.
Children’s Services rated among best in the country
Published at: Friday 8 December 2017 at 9:01 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been praised for its ‘early help and well co-ordinated support’ by Ofsted inspectors who rated children’s services in the area as good.
Campaign launched by the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen to protect families against flu
Published at: Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 11:49 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a major drive aimed at protecting families against flu.
Could you be a foster carer?
Published at: Monday 11 September 2017 at 10:21 am
An information evening is being held for people interested in becoming a foster carer.
Golden bolt for autism centre
Published at: Tuesday 4 July 2017 at 3:44 pm
A ceremonial golden bolt has been fitted to Newfield Autism Centre, which is currently being constructed in Blackburn
The £4.8m specialist autism centre will accommodate 60 pupils, is being built next to the existing school on Old Bank Lane and is expected to be completed in February 2018.
Big kick off for care leavers
Published at: Friday 30 June 2017 at 11:33 am
Young people from Blackburn and Darwen took part in the annual North West Leaving Care Football Tournament.
Clothing appeal supported by Blackburn with Darwen’s Letsfoster
Published at: Thursday 22 June 2017 at 11:32 am
An appeal to help orphans in Uganda and children in need locally is being supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering service.
New campaign to tackle child abuse
Published at: Tuesday 21 March 2017 at 2:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting a national campaign to tackle child abuse.
Five local women are the stars of new campaign
Published at: Friday 3 March 2017 at 1:05 pm
A poster campaign has been launched to help highlight some of the inspirational women who make a difference to people’s lives in Blackburn and Darwen.
Be Bold for Change this International Women’s Day
Published at: Thursday 2 March 2017 at 11:23 am
Groups and organisations from across Blackburn with Darwen are being bold to make sure International Women’s Day makes a difference this year.
Historic football tournament launch to raise funds for young people
Published at: Thursday 9 February 2017 at 4:12 pm
A night of football talk and entertainment is being held at Ewood Park to launch a charity cup in aid of vulnerable children in the borough.
Award-winning ‘toolbox’ will provide a voice for young people
Published at: Tuesday 17 January 2017 at 11:41 am
A collection of creative and effective communication tools, designed to give young people a voice in decision-making, has won an award.
Christmas Present Appeals add up to success
Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 3:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents and organisations have been spreading the festive cheer by donating gifts and for local children and young people this Christmas.
