News articles tagged children and families

Showing articles 41 to 50 of 188

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.

A young man is guided by a woman as he tries his hand at screen printing

Creative careers festival takes root in Derby

27 February 2026

Derby Promise's first Roots festival transformed Electric Daisy into a careers marketplace.

Girl in a heart top stretching out her arms

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.

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.

Foster carer Debbie Downer

Debbie’s fostering story - Just do it

18 February 2026

Debbie’s fostering journey shows how compassion and courage can transform children’s lives.

A group of teachers sitting at tables listening to a presentation

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 group of children taking part in a creative activity inside a sunny Derby Market Hall

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.

Harman and Munti in Osnabruck

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.

Showing articles 41 to 50 of 188