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"I look back and think – it's the best thing we ever did."
Those are the words of a Lancashire mum who's fostered around 60 children and young people in the last 15 years.
Lancashire unveils vision for the future of SEND
Lancashire's proposal for the future of SEND is to go before the government.
220 new SEND places proposed across Lancashire
Lancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on plans to create 220 extra SEND places in Lancashire.
Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement
More than 98% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September 2026 have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.
"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade
A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding verdict from Ofsted.
The quiet revolution inside Lancashire's SEND service
A sea change is quietly taking place behind the doors of Lancashire's SEND service.
Youngsters help to plant more than 850 trees to create thriving micro‑forest
More than 850 trees have taken root in the very first micro-forest in Treales.
Enjoy festive, fun events across Lancashire in the run up to Christmas
Meeting Santa Claus, painting ceramic stockings, fun craft activities, picking out artisan gifts and enjoying Christmas carols and brass bands are just some of the fun, festive activities on offer in the run up to Christmas Day.
Rules simplified for people managing their own social care
Changes have been agreed to make it simpler for people to understand how they can spend their personal social care budget.
Free, family-friendly activities at Lancashire's 'Fun Palaces' this weekend
Thousands of people are expected to try new activities as 20 of Lancashire's libraries and buildings are filled with slime, LEGO and dancers this weekend.
Barry has witnessed many milestones, but the best was when his foster daughter felt safe
"She told me on my birthday that she loves me and that she's never leaving."
School admissions 2026: Apply for a school place in Lancashire from today
Online applications for Lancashire's primary and secondary school places are now live.