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Children playing in markeaton park paddling pool

Markeaton Park paddling pool to open for the summer

22 May 2025

The popular paddling pool at Markeaton Park will open for its usual summer season on Saturday 24 May.

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Foster families celebrate Foster Care Fortnight with a fun day at Shipley Park

22 May 2025

Foster families across the East Midlands celebrated Foster Care Fortnight 2025 with fun, activities, and community spirit at Shipley Park.

A sunny playground with new equipment including swings and a roundabout

Inclusive play areas unveiled in time for summer fun

21 May 2025

Work to refurbish several Derby Parks play areas has been completed.

child waling in a field with two adults and the sun is shining

Celebrating one year of fostering for East Midlands Councils

14 May 2025

Foster for East Midlands Councils is celebrating the milestone of a successful first 12 months of foster carer recruitment across the region.

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Barclays Big Tennis Weekend is coming to Alvaston Park

12 May 2025

Get ready for a day of free tennis fun as Barclays Big Tennis Weekend comes to Derby on Saturday 17 May.

School pupils sitting at their desks

Investment in Derby’s SEND provision moves into next phase

6 May 2025

Derby City Council has set out proposals to improve and expand educational provision in Derby for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

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Foster Care Fortnight 2025 Celebrating the Power of Relationships

6 May 2025

Foster for East Midlands is proud to support Foster Care Fortnight, running from 12 to 25 May 2025 - the UK’s largest campaign to raise awareness of fostering.

A group of teachers and community leaders at the launch of the new RE syllabus

New RE syllabus launched in Derby focuses on inclusion and diversity

2 May 2025

Educators and community leaders welcomed a new Religious Education (RE) syllabus which will be taught in Derby’s schools.

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1,500 Derby children benefit from Easter Holiday Activities and Food Programme

2 May 2025

Over 1,500 children from across the city enjoyed holiday club sessions during the Easter school holiday, trying activities ranging from breakdancing to DJing.

Members of the Derby LIVE team hold their award for the Public

Derby LIVE wins ‘Public’s Business’ award after panto success

16 April 2025

Derby City Council’s Derby LIVE has been named as the Public’s Business of the Year at the Lots for Tots Awards.

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