Remarkable young people have achievements recognised
Lord-Lieutenant Young Person of the Year winners announced
Meet current carers at fostering information event
If you're a resident interested in fostering, the upcoming county hall event is a chance to hear from other foster carers
Another record year for primary school first choices
A record 99% of children secure a place at one of their top three primary school preferences
'Find out about adoption event' set for next Tuesday
The informal session is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the support available to adopt the amazing children waiting for a new home.
Fostering benefits highlighted as payments increase
Allowances for foster carers have now risen, as the county look for carers with skills and dedication
Free play sessions offered during first ever ‘Baby Fortnight’
County's first-ever Baby Fortnight kicks off
Urgent call for Specialist Foster Carers
People with professional backgrounds in caregiving are being urged to come forward as specialist foster carers
Free and green travel for youngsters this Easter
Youngsters can travel on buses for in Leicestershire for free this Easter
Find out more about SEND support services at roadshow event
Around 30 organisations which support SEND children and their families will be at the event
New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes
Majority of young people secure Leicestershire secondary school place choice
More than 98% secure place at top three school choice
Care experienced children and young people given ‘protected characteristic’ status
Leicestershire County Council and councillors have committed to making being ‘care experienced’ a protected characteristic
Kathy encourages others to offer young adults a place to thrive
Supported lodgings offer over 16s spare rooms in safe and supportive homes to help them become independent adults
Deadline approaching for groups wanting to run holiday clubs
Leicestershire schools, charity, voluntary and community sector organisations can apply to deliver ‘Leicestershire Holidays Together’ HAF clubs
Don’t miss the chance to nominate a 2024 Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Person of the Year
Nominations close on 16 February
Young people urged to make their voices heard
The Make Your Mark campaign is encouraging 11-18 year-olds to have their say and register to vote
Free courses available to help people to boost their number confidence
The free courses show people how to use numbers in everyday settings
Family hub network reaches countywide across Leicestershire
19 family hubs are now open in Leicestershire, providing support, help and activities countywide
Care leavers flourish with cucumber tree planting
A promise to help young people leaving care to grow and thrive marked with a tree planting