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The need for specialist foster carers
31 July 2025
Specialist foster care supports vulnerable young people. Learn how you can help by becoming a carer with Foster for East Midlands Councils.
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More wraparound childcare available in Derby to support working families
31 July 2025
Derby City Council is expanding before and after-school childcare places across the city, supported by government investment to help working families access more flexible childcare options.
Councils unite to support foster carers in the workplace
25 July 2025
Four East Midlands councils celebrate Fostering Friendly status, encouraging local businesses to support foster carers.
Derby praised for work to keep children safe outside the school gates
22 July 2025
Children are enjoying safer journeys to and from school thanks to a pioneering Council scheme, which has now won a nationally recognised award for helping to keep children safe by the school gates
Work of Derby Youth Justice Board highlighted during visit
18 July 2025
Derby City Council recently welcomed Keith Fraser, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, to see the work of the Derby Youth Justice Service (YJS) with young people and victims.
Councils join forces to share fostering success in regional podcast special
18 July 2025
The South West Fostering Podcast has joined forces with Foster for East Midlands Councils, for a special Regional Fostering Crossover episode.
Dream Fest: raising aspirations and sparking imagination
17 July 2025
Children and young people of all ages, from early years through to college, came together last week to enjoy Derby’s first Dream Fest.
Your story matters: Andy Smith urges care-experienced people to share their views
15 July 2025
Andy Smith, Derby City Council's Strategic Director for People's Services, knows the care system firsthand and wants anyone with care experience to take part in the Care Experienced Survey.
Derby City Council’s Children’s Services rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
8 July 2025
Derby City Council's Children's Services continues to set a high standard, earning its second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted.
Derby’s free children’s holiday programme returns for summer 2025
2 July 2025
Children in Derby will once again have access to an exciting schedule of activities over the school summer break, as the Derby Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) returns.