News articles tagged children and families

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World Social Worker Day 26

Celebrating Social Workers on World Social Work Day 2026

17 March 2026

Recognising the important work social workers do to support individuals, families and communities.

Crowds of people browse the stalls at a farmers market inside Derby Market Hall

Growing Derby Farmers’ Market expands outside for spring

17 March 2026

The monthly Farmers’ Market at Derby Market Hall is set to expand outside into Osnabruck Square this month.

Colourfully dressed cast members of the Dick Whittington panto on stage

Derby's Dick Whittington nominated for two national Pantomime Awards

16 March 2026

Derby’s 2025 production of Dick Whittington has secured two nominations at the UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards.

A large group of young athletes at a sporting stadium cheering for the camera

Rising sports stars urged to apply for talent scheme

13 March 2026

Up-and-coming athletes in Derbyshire are being given the chance to take their sporting careers to the next level with Everyone Active's Sporting Champions scheme.

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Funding boost for employment and skills to be considered by Cabinet

12 March 2026

The funding for acceptance includes £3m Adult Skills Funding (ASF) and £1.5m (£750,000 per year) Youth Guarantee funding.

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New £4.7m Crisis and Resilience Fund to support Derby residents

11 March 2026

Derby City Council’s Cabinet is set to approve plans for a new £4.761 million Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to support residents facing financial hardship over the next three years.

International Women

Celebrating women who foster futures

6 March 2026

Celebrating and thanking our female foster carers this International Women’s Day.

A group of people in high visibility clothing in the doorway of Chaddesden Park Primary School.

225 trees for Derby schools from flood defence project

5 March 2026

24 schools have benefited from trees provided by the OCOR project.

Two children stroking an animal

Easter Holiday Activities and Food bookings are now open for Derby children

5 March 2026

Children and young people across Derby will once again be able to take part in a wide range of exciting activities this Easter, as part of the Derby Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week

Now’s the time to think about fostering or adoption

3 March 2026

Fostering and adoption are open to all, offering a safe, loving home that can change a child’s life.

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