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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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1,500 Derby children benefit from Easter Holiday Activities and Food Programme

2 May 2025

Over 1,500 children from across the city enjoyed holiday club sessions during the Easter school holiday, trying activities ranging from breakdancing to DJing.

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Investment programme to improve city school buildings

2 April 2025

Derby City Council has put forward proposals for a significant investment programme aimed at upgrading school facilities and reducing their carbon footprint.

Councillor Ged Potter, stands with young people who have completed the journey to work programme in 2025

Journey to Work: A game-changer for young people and employers

28 March 2025

Following a highly successful pilot, Derby City Council is proud to roll out the Journey to Work programme for 2025-2026.

Artwork created by school pupils at the Festival of Ideas including three cartoon planet Earth models

Derby’s young climate change champions

24 March 2025

More than 150 pupils from schools across Derby were joined by local businesses and industry experts for The Festival of Ideas.

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Derby’s free children’s holiday programme returns for Easter 2025

19 March 2025

Children in Derby will once again have access to an exciting schedule of activities over the Easter break, as the Derby Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) returns.

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