

Another record-breaking year for primary school place offers in Leicestershire
Around 7,100 pupils - 99.4% - secure a top three primary school preference

Specialist foster carer drop-in event in Loughborough
We want people with professional backgrounds in caregiving to children and young adults to find out more about the role

Deadline approaching to secure funded childcare
Families must apply, or renew their existing code, before 31 March

Free stay and play sessions for Leicestershire tots
The free sessions are available at more than 20 Family Hubs

Record results after Melton Museum inspection
Impressive 94% Visit England score for Melton Carnegie



Foster carer encourages LGBTQ+ community to find out more about fostering and adoption
Claire and Vicky share their story to encourage others to help

Majority of young people secure Leicestershire secondary school place
98% gain one of their top five school preferences

New Leicestershire Matters - out now
The spring edition of our residents' newsletter is dropping through letterboxes

Multiply programme success recognised at celebration event
The event honoured the dedication and hard work of those who have contributed to the success of the Multiply adult numeracy programme

Extra cash to tackle flooding as budget agreed
Multi-million-pound investment in supporting vulnerable people, tackling flooding and fixing potholes have been given the green light

Have a say on SEND support plans
Plans outline how organisations representing education, health & social care will work together to improve services and support

Home support spotlight at fostering information event
More people are being encouraged to consider fostering

National Apprenticeship Week – skills for life in local government
Excellent apprenticeship outcomes for the county council

Free play sessions to take place across Leicestershire
Sessions will include 'Sensory fun', 'Mini Movers' and language workshops

Find out about SEND services at roadshow
Lutterworth event on Wednesday 12 February showcases SEND support

Fresh budget proposals factor in major flood clean up
Support vulnerable people, flood-hit communities and roads at heart of updated plans