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Creative careers festival takes root in Derby
27 February 2026
Derby Promise's first Roots festival transformed Electric Daisy into a careers marketplace.
Breaking fostering myths: Count yourself in, not out
26 February 2026
Busting 12 common fostering myths in the East Midlands and showing how your local council supports carers every step of the way.
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Anti-racism education programme launches in Derby schools
20 February 2026
A city-wide anti-racism programme has officially started rolling out in schools across Derby as part of the Council’s commitment to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Debbie’s fostering story - Just do it
18 February 2026
Debbie’s fostering journey shows how compassion and courage can transform children’s lives.
Teachers unite to connect students with STEM careers
17 February 2026
A Derby Promise event in the city focused on ways to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers related to subjects they love.
A promising year ahead for the city’s children
13 February 2026
2026 is shaping up to be an even more exciting year for Derby’s children and young people, with a growing calendar of fun and engaging events from Derby City Council’s Derby Promise programme.
Former Youth Mayors strengthen ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of major anniversary
13 February 2026
Two former Youth Mayors have shared memories from a trip to Osnabrück that strengthened ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of a momentous year for the twinning partnership.
Inspiring creative careers at new Roots festival
12 February 2026
Derby City Council’s Derby Promise is kicking off its calendar of events for 2026 with Roots, an exciting afternoon of creative careers inspiration.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Launch your career
12 February 2026
Apprenticeships are real jobs which allow you to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain skills and valuable work experience. All while studying a qualification.
Supporting LGBTQ+ History Month and local foster families
9 February 2026
Foster for East Midlands Councils celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, inspiring people from all backgrounds to foster and transform local children’s lives.