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  • 12/09/25

    Applying for your child's secondary school place 26-27

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  • 29/08/25

    Apply now for childcare help

    Are you a working parent or carer of a pre-school child? You could be eligible for up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week until they start school.   Eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare - up from the existing 15 hours - from the term after their baby turns nine...
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  • 29/08/25

    Free NHS Eye Tests for School Starters

    Calling all parents and carers. Do you have a child starting school this year? Remember to get their eyes tested before they start.   All children can get free NHS eye tests at their local opticians up to the age of 16, or if they are aged 16, 17 or 18 and still in full-time education...
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  • 29/08/25

    Welcome Back – Important Information for the New School Year Monday 8th September 2025

    Welcome Back – Important Information for the New School Year Monday 8th September 2025 We hope you’re having a restful and enjoyable summer break. As we get ready to welcome everyone back to school, we’d like to remind you of a few key policies and updates to help ensure a smooth...
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  • 14/08/25

    Hot Weather - Keeping Children Safe

    Once again, temperatures are expected to be high for the rest of this week and whilst many of us look forward to this, high temperatures can be dangerous for children, this can range from mild heat stress and potentially life-threatening heatstroke. Try to help children to adjust their behaviour by...
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  • 23/07/25

    NHS Pharmacy First

    The NHS Pharmacy First service is available to help children in Derbyshire with common ailments, providing consultations and treatment from local pharmacies without the need for a GP visit. Please share with parents and carers, so that they are aware of the common conditions for which children and a...
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  • 22/07/25

    Timetable of family activities over the summer holidays

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  • 16/07/25

    Children's Summer holiday activity pack now available for FREE download from the Trans Pennine Trail website

    We’re delighted to let you know that our latest Children’s Summer activity pack is now available to download free, from the Trans Pennine Trail website in time for the Summer holidays.   Packed with a variety of engaging and creative activities, there’s a fun experiment for...
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  • 15/07/25

    Swim Healthy Advice for Families

    As the weather gets warmer it can be tempting to take a dip to cool off. It’s important to stay safe and healthy in open water to reduce your risk of illness.   Advice on how to protect yourself and your family can be found on the Derbyshire County Council website.  
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