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Stepping into Autumn, the season of reflection... so let’s look back on what we’ve achieved.

Hop aboard, as we look back at how we walked and wheeled through the summer, with footpath facelifts, new buses and the raw-some Dino trails.

✍️The Choose How You Move Team
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What is it like to be a Spanish tutor?

Teaching Spanish has helped me to better understand my own language because when students ask questions, sometimes they want to know why a word or expression is in a way that does not seem to be logic. The answer is simple; because Spanish language is a not just one language, it has influence for vulgar Latin, Celtiberan (Celt and Iberian), Basque, and even Greek.


✍ Juan Pardo, Spanish GoLearn tutor

Carer's Rights Day

"Know your rights, use your rights” is the theme of this year’s Carers Rights Day and these two people both went one step further to ensure people are getting as much support as possible ✍️ Karen and Ken

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"I’m no longer a prisoner in my own home” - how FoxConnect is making difference

See the stories of how the on-demand service keeps people socially active.

✍️Ken, Jane and Janice - FoxConnect Passengers

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International Day of Older People: Malcolm's Story

✍️ Malcolm, resident at Oak Court Extra Care Housing Scheme

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Local Area Coordinators supported my befriending group

✍️Alan Plumpton, a local resident and volunteer, was helped by the Leicestershire County Council’s Local Area Coordination team (LAC) to set up a community group that tackles loneliness.

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Picture this: Fostival 2025

Janyce, Fostering Recruitment and Enquiry Coordinator, shares her highlights of Fostival 2025, the council’s annual foster carer celebration event.

✍️Janyce Crosby, Fostering & Adoption Recruitment and Enquiry Coordinator

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“Returning to my roots to inspire others” - one practitioner’s journey into Early Years

✍️ For Victoria Cockram, one of our workforce improvement advisors, what began as a college course has led to a rich and varied journey through the sector. From working in nurseries, to supporting the next generation of practitioners, hear how her passion for helping others has shaped a fulfilling career.

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5 things you need to know to access a safe space when you’re out in the public

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure while you are out? Hear from Anita our Community Safety Team Officer, as she shares how to find support when you need it most.


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Specialist Fostering 101

What is specialist fostering, who does the role suit and how does it benefit our vulnerable children and young people in care across the county? Helen from the fostering team sheds some light on the scheme.

✍️ Helen Taylor, Dedicated Placement Support Team Manager

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Helping you and your child feel prepared for the next step in their journey

Starting school is a big milestone- not just for your child but for you as a parent and carer too. Jennie Bainbridge, our Early Years Improvement Manager shares her tips on getting parents and their children prepared for the next step.

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