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.
Categories: children
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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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Bury Council celebrates enhanced Special Guardianship support
Bury Council has successfully launched its enhanced support offer for Special Guardians, reinforcing its commitment to providing stable and loving homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents. The event celebrated and thanked those who care for some of our children and young people and was an opportunity to hear about their experiences.
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Appreciation for young carers in Bury during Young Carers Action Day
Young carers from Bury enjoyed a celebration to mark Young Carers Action Day this week, as the council’s youth service organised a special meal and treats for them in recognition of the annual event.
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Secondary School Placements 2025
Nearly 9 out of 10 Bury parents will be sending their child to their first choice of local secondary school come the autumn.
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Bury Council expands innovative foster care support with second Mockingbird Constellation
Bury Council has launched its second supportive group of foster carers - known as a Mockingbird Constellation. The globally award-winning Mockingbird Family Model, led by the Fostering Network, creates a supportive community for foster carers and cared-for children. Around six to ten foster families, are centred around a hub home, creating an extended family environment
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Green light for improvements at special school
A new wing is to be built at Millwood school to improve the educational experience for children with special needs.
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Our support for families during the holiday season
Bury Council is opening its family hub and children's centres to provide families and young people a safe space to drop in if they want a chat, a friendly face or any support during Christmas and the holiday period.
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More children receiving the right care at the right time
Services for Bury’s most vulnerable young people are continuing to improve, says the official watchdog Ofsted.
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Young people celebrated at Believe and Achieve awards
Young people gathered at the annual Believe and Achieve awards to celebrate the triumphs of Bury’s cared-for children and care-experienced young people.
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Greater Manchester Fostering Fortnight aims to dispel myths
There’s a number of events taking place in Bury to help anyone considering fostering.
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Supporting our young adults
Young people leaving care have a new place for support to turn to with the launch of Bury Care Leavers Hub.
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