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Many more families to get 15 hours free childcare for their two-year-olds
From 2 January, most Lancashire parents of two-year-olds will be able to apply for government-funded childcare with a local nursery, childminder or pre school starting in April 2024.
Festive fun at Lancashire's Family Hubs
As Christmas draws closer, children, young people and families have been enjoying a host of festive fun at Family Hubs across Lancashire.
Talkzone service celebrates 30 years of helping young people in Lancashire
Talkzone, an anonymous talking service for children and young people across Lancashire, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week.
Book your free place now on Lancashire's Winter HAF programme
Families across Lancashire are being urged to not delay and book places for children on one of the many holiday activities and food (HAF) clubs taking place over the Christmas holidays.
New festive campaign celebrates the best of fostering
An advent calendar style campaign which highlights the joys of fostering is running throughout December.
National recognition for county council's Children and Family Wellbeing Service
Lancashire County Council's Children and Family Wellbeing Service has received national recognition for its work around trauma informed practices – the first Early Help service in England to receive this accreditation.
Boost of more than £1.2m funding for foster care recruitment
Lancashire County Council is one of five local authorities, along with Blackburn with Darwen, Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Blackpool Council, who were successful in a regional bid for Department for Education funding to become a pathfinder for the Regional Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub.
The Great Lancashire Debate winners are announced
Key topics for Lancashire's future have been discussed by schoolchildren during the Great Lancashire Debate.
Lancashire youth work manager to deliver national webinar for Youth Work Week
Youth workers from across the country will be tuning in today to hear about the positive impact youth work has had on young people in Lancashire, as part of a national celebration of youth work.
Finals of prestigious public speaking competition to take place this week
The finals of an esteemed new public speaking competition for primary and secondary school students across Lancashire are taking place today (7 November) and tomorrow (8 November).
Former Olympian Fatima Whitbread shares her story with Lancashire care leavers
Care leavers in Lancashire were shown a powerful video from former Olympian Fatima Whitbread during a celebration event at County Hall.
Men urged to access domestic abuse support
A man being supported at the first male refuge in Lancashire has spoken out to encourage others to come forward to access support.