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Categories: children
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Transforming play in Prestwich
Play is a vital part of every child's development by helping children build confidence, develop social skills, stay active and explore the world around them.
Well-designed playgrounds create welcoming community spaces that bring families and neighbours together.
Residents across Prestwich are being invited to have their say on exciting plans to improve three local playgrounds as part of a £ -
More families getting help before problems reach crisis point
New figures show growing impact of early support for children and families.
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Number of young people drinking, smoking and vaping in Bury falls to record low
New figures released for Bury reveal that underage drinking is at an all-time low
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New family hub opens at Chesham Fold
A new family hub has officially opened! Chesham Fold Family Hub, at 89 Chesham Fold Road, Bury, is now open for families to find support and community activities.
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Bury schools unite to take a stand against hate
As Greater Manchester Hate Crime Awareness Week (2–8 February) begins, Bury schools are helping to lead the way by taking a stand against hate crime.
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Plans to restrict number of hot food takeaways
Plans to restrict the number and location of hot food takeaways are being discussed, and the public will be offered their say.
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Bury schools wear odd socks to stamp out bullying
Schools across Bury are joining forces this November to support Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November, under the national theme ‘Power for Good’.
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Bury Council marks National Care Leavers Month with packed programme of activities
This November marks the first-ever National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), an extended celebration dedicated to recognising care-experienced young people and their achievements, and raising awareness of the challenges they face.
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Radcliffe pupils celebrate opening of revitalised Riverside Gardens park
Children from St John’s CE Primary School joined the Leader of Bury Council and Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change to officially open the newly refurbished Riverside Gardens pocket park and play area in the heart of Radcliffe town centre.
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Bury Council appoints Ben Dunne as new director of education and skills
Bury Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Dunne as its new director of early years, education and skills.
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Revitalised outdoor play area at Whitefield Children’s Centre boosts Early Years Provision
The Early Years team at Whitefield Children’s Centre has been revitalising its garden to create a new play area designed to give young children the best possible start in life.
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SEND services for children and young people in Bury are improving
Services and support for children and young people, and their families, in Bury with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are improving – but there is more work to do, a recent Department for Education (DfE) and NHS England (NHSE) review has shown.
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Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates new facilities for children with SEND
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Primary in Bury has proudly announced the official opening of its new resource provision facility.
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Work to start on expansion of special school
Work is about to start on the expansion of Millwood primary school to improve the education of children with special needs.
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Bury Library gets ready for record-breaking rhyme time
Families are invited to enjoy a free session at Bury Library on Thursday (19 June) as part of a mass “rhyme time” to champion children’s literacy.
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Council launches new strategy to support young carers
Young carers are leading the way as Bury Council launches a new strategy to ensure they receive the support they need.
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Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight - could you join us?
Bury Council is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight and calls for more local foster carers to help make a difference.
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Primary school placements – 99% get school of preference
More than 9 out of 10 parents will be sending their child to their first choice of local primary school come the autumn.
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Students produce powerful film to help tackle knife crime
Young people from Bury Youth Service have produced a powerful short film highlighting the dangers of knife crime.
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