News articles - Derby City Council

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Plans to increase city’s school places for children with SEND

19 August 2024

Derby City Council plans to create more than 200 additional specialist places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities over the next two years.

Children taking part in the Festival of Sport pictured with representatives of Derby County Council and Derbyshire Institute of Sport

Festival of Sport inspires Derby children

13 August 2024

Derby City Council and Derbyshire Institute of Sport joined forces to hold the inclusive event at Derby Arena.

Councillor Alison Martin sitting in cinema seats at the Quad with Holly Mowbray Stammers and baby Murphy, and Kate McCormack with baby Madeline

Big screen premiere marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week

1 August 2024

Derby Family Hubs marked the start of World Breastfeeding Week by hosting the big screen premiere of a series of films to support and celebrate breastfeeding.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson meets a mother and baby at Becketwell Family Hub

Education Secretary sees the difference Family Hubs are making

30 July 2024

The new Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP, saw the difference Derby’s Family Hubs are making to the lives of children and families during a visit to the city.

Students from the winning team in the Becketwell design competition receive their prize

Pupils’ design skills showcased as part of landmark city development scheme

17 July 2024

Teams of students from Derby schools showed off their design skills during a competition linked to the Becketwell entertainment and conference venue.

Family walking in a meadow.

There’s lots going on for families in Derby this summer

12 July 2024

Check out our guide to what's on offer during the school holidays.

Margita, aged 14, with the poster for the film One Day, alongside Derby City Council

Young people create film to challenge stigma around being in care

3 July 2024

A group of young people in the care of Derby City Council shared their own views and experiences of the care system to shape the film.

Child playing with plasticine

Cabinet to hear update on plans for Ashgate Nursery

2 July 2024

Work is underway to keep the nursery open and ensure it can run sustainably in the future.

A boy taking part in graffiti with Baby People during HAF

Derby’s free children’s holiday club programme returns for the summer

1 July 2024

Thousands of free holiday club places will be available to children over the summer thanks to the Derby Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

Artwork for Summer Reading Challenge 2024 with the theme Marvellous Makers

Summer Reading Challenge brings free family fun to Derby libraries

19 June 2024

The Summer Reading Challenge is back at Derby Libraries for 2024, with a new theme – Marvellous Makers!

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