All Together pages provide one stop shop for Wiltshire family help and advice

27th November 2023

Children, young people and families in Wiltshire can access to a wide range of information, advice and support as a new online platform goes live this week. ...

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Wiltshire Council’s FUEL programme back to provide festive fun and support

18th November 2023

Wiltshire Council’s Holiday Activity and Food programme, FUEL, is back for the Christmas holidays following a summer of success which saw activities delivered ...

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Wiltshire’s Bikeability programme nominated for national awards

14th November 2023

Wiltshire Council’s Bikeability programme has reached a significant milestone, with more than 40,000 children successfully trained to cycle safely. An addit...

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Wiltshire drive to raise awareness of support available for private fostering

9th November 2023

Wiltshire Council is asking people to get in touch if they are privately fostering so they can receive help and support. The call is also going out to local...

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Advice for parents at drop in event for Dyslexia Awareness Week

20th September 2023

People wanting to know more about dyslexia support and advice available can come along to a drop in event at County Hall in Trowbridge on 5 October from 11am-6...

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New SEND school in Melksham will help ensure provision of places in Wiltshire

16th June 2023

Melksham House (pictured above) will soon be home to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs as it helps address a need for more SEND plac...

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New Family Hubs model will start next spring in Wiltshire

15th June 2023

Families and young people will be able to access more help and advice online and through community hubs after Wiltshire Council leaders agreed a new approach. ...

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70 volunteers sign up to make a difference to young people’s lives in Wiltshire

24th May 2023

Wiltshire Council has matched its 70th Independent Visitor to help young people who are in care or have experienced care to have a positive influence in t...

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Wiltshire Council campaigns for 30 additional foster carers

11th May 2023

Wiltshire Council is sharing first hand experiences of what it’s like to foster, as the campaign to recruit an additional 30 foster carers by summer 2024 ramps...

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New contact details for children and young people’s mental health service in Wiltshire

29th March 2023

Children and young people in Wiltshire wanting support with mental health issues can call a new number from 1 April. The new number 0300 247 0090 (opti...

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Wiltshire FUEL Easter holiday camps trial Olympic Sport taster sessions

19th March 2023

Wiltshire Council’s FUEL programme has formed a partnership with the British Olympic Foundation to deliver Olympic Sport taster sessions as part of the FUEL ca...

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Trowbridge hub that enables birth families meet fostered children opens after revamp

13th March 2023

A centre that provides a meeting place for fostered children to meet up with birth parents and family members is reopening after a major refurbishment programm...

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Eligible families encouraged to sign up for FUEL holiday camps

7th March 2023

Wiltshire Council will be running FUEL camps during the Easter school holidays and is encouraging families with children eligible for benefit related free scho...

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95% of Wiltshire families offered their first secondary school choice

1st March 2023

98% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three secondary school preferences for this September, with 95% offered their first preference. Fig...

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Wiltshire Council offering free Family and Community Learning courses

4th January 2023

Boosting your employability skills, helping your child with anxiety and worry and discovering wellbeing and confidence are just some of the free courses people...

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Chippenham’s Abbeyfield School extension plans to be shared with the public

4th January 2023

Abbeyfield School in Chippenham is hosting a drop in event this January to share plans for a major extension which if agreed will secure sufficient school plac...

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Wiltshire Council joins UK campaign to recruit foster carers during the World Cup

15th November 2022

Wiltshire Council is joining up with local authorities from across the UK to form a new virtual team for the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal ...

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Applications now open for primary and secondary school places in Wiltshire

10th October 2022

Wiltshire residents can now apply for primary and secondary school places for September 2023 entry, for children starting school for the first time or for chil...

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Drop in event for dyslexia awareness at County Hall in Trowbridge

22nd September 2022

People wanting to know more about the dyslexia support and advice that is available can join a drop in Dyslexia Awareness Event at County Hall in Trowbridge on...

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Kickstart your children’s swimming with intensive courses this summer in Wiltshire

20th July 2022

Children’s swimming skills can be accelerated this summer with intensive courses at a number of Wiltshire Council swimming pools. Intensive lessons are o...

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Gadgeteers Summer reading challenge launched at Wiltshire libraries

2nd July 2022

Wiltshire Council Libraries are encouraging families to take part in this year's ‘Gadgeteers’ themed Summer Reading Challenge which aims to inspire children to...

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All Together pages provide one stop shop for Wiltshire family help and advice

Wiltshire Council’s FUEL programme back to provide festive fun and support

Wiltshire’s Bikeability programme nominated for national awards

Wiltshire drive to raise awareness of support available for private fostering

Advice for parents at drop in event for Dyslexia Awareness Week

New SEND school in Melksham will help ensure provision of places in Wiltshire

New Family Hubs model will start next spring in Wiltshire

70 volunteers sign up to make a difference to young people’s lives in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council campaigns for 30 additional foster carers

New contact details for children and young people’s mental health service in Wiltshire

Wiltshire FUEL Easter holiday camps trial Olympic Sport taster sessions

Trowbridge hub that enables birth families meet fostered children opens after revamp

Eligible families encouraged to sign up for FUEL holiday camps

95% of Wiltshire families offered their first secondary school choice

Wiltshire Council offering free Family and Community Learning courses

Chippenham’s Abbeyfield School extension plans to be shared with the public

Wiltshire Council joins UK campaign to recruit foster carers during the World Cup

Applications now open for primary and secondary school places in Wiltshire

Drop in event for dyslexia awareness at County Hall in Trowbridge

Kickstart your children’s swimming with intensive courses this summer in Wiltshire

Gadgeteers Summer reading challenge launched at Wiltshire libraries

Christmas at Dyrham Park

12 Tales of a Georgian Christmas at No1 Royal Crescent

American Road Trip at the American Museum

Festive New York Dog Trail at American Museum