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A foster mum offers a supportive shoulder as she comforts her teenage foster daughter

Could you make a difference by becoming a specialist foster carer?

21 December 2022

Derby City Council's new Fostering PLUS scheme offers the chance to make fostering into a rewarding career.

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Top 12 family activities in Derby this December - and many are free!

8 December 2022

We know the rising cost of living means it’s a challenging time, so our fun-filled list has something for every budget - with many activities either discounted or free.

Illustrations by Julien Beresford and The Reading Agency for the Winter Mini Reading Challenge.

The Winter Mini Reading Challenge

5 December 2022

The Reading Agency is teaming up with the Science Museum Group for the Gadgeteers Winter Mini Challenge!

A smiling boy taking part in painting activities

Free activities and meals for children as holiday scheme returns

25 November 2022

Derby City Council is working in partnership with Community Action Derby to provide a packed schedule of activities over the winter break.

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Warm coat appeal for Derby children this winter

1 November 2022

Derby City Council have launched a Warm Coat Appeal, to ensure good quality warm coats are available for the children of Derby this winter.

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Top 12 things to do this October half term

20 October 2022

Thinking of what to do with the kids this October half term? Here are 12 ideas in Derby.

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AEM is encouraging adopters to come forward as part of National Adoption Week

17 October 2022

Adoption East Midlands and Derby City Council are proud to support National Adoption Week 2022 and are urging people to come forward and consider adoption.

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Council splashes out on free leisure for children in care

2 August 2022

From this month children growing up in foster care in Derby can swim and enjoy the city’s leisure centres for free, thanks to new membership offers set up by the City Council.

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Derby City Council and Adoption East Midlands support nationwide campaign

29 June 2022

Derby City Council and Adoption East Midlands are supporting a nationwide campaign aiming to find parents for children waiting longest to be adopted.

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Derby's children's services are officially Outstanding

11 May 2022

Derby has become one of only three cities in the country to be rated Outstanding for its services for children and young people, following an inspection by Ofsted.

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