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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.

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'Because School Means More': Teachers unite for inclusion

1 July 2025

Over 300 teachers, headteachers, governors, and education professionals from across Derby came together for a powerful and inspiring day dedicated to celebrating inclusive education.

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Local Area Inclusion Plan: Supporting Derby's young people to live their best life

25 June 2025

Following consultation with over 2,000 stakeholders, including schools, children and young people, parent/carers and families, we’ve set out three core aims.

Artwork for the Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden with a drawing of a grass covered rock with a grumpy face with two happy children on top

Summer Reading Challenge brings free family fun to Derby libraries

23 June 2025

The Summer Reading Challenge is back at Derby Libraries for 2025, with a new theme.

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Derby City Council secures funding to create over 330 new childcare places

20 June 2025

Derby City Council is delighted to announce a significant boost to its early years childcare provision, following the allocation of childcare expansion capital grant funding.

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Help shape our strategy to give Derby’s children the best start in life

17 June 2025

Derby City Council has launched a consultation to gather feedback on how it supports the city’s children.

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Magic, mischief and mayhem for Derby’s young dreamers

13 June 2025

Families are invited to a free children and young people’s festival at the newly reopened Derby Market Hall.

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Discover local volunteering opportunities during Volunteers Week 2025

2 June 2025

This week is Volunteers Week 2025 and we are proud to honour the contributions of volunteers across the city and to spotlight the diverse opportunities available.

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Investment in Derby’s SEND provision moves into next phase

6 May 2025

Derby City Council has set out proposals to improve and expand educational provision in Derby for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

A group of teachers and community leaders at the launch of the new RE syllabus

New RE syllabus launched in Derby focuses on inclusion and diversity

2 May 2025

Educators and community leaders welcomed a new Religious Education (RE) syllabus which will be taught in Derby’s schools.

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