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Further action taken to improve SEND provision in Lancashire

Further action to create more SEND provision in Lancashire to meet the growing demand has been taken by Lancashire County Council's cabinet this week.

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New children's homes aim to provide the 'right care in the right place'

New children's homes which aim to provide the 'right care in the right place at the right time' for youngsters in care who have complex needs could be created across Lancashire.

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Loving homes needed for children aged three and older

Loving homes are needed for children in Lancashire and Blackpool, especially for those aged three and older.

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Couple encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering

A couple who foster for Lancashire County Council are calling for more members of the LGBTQ+ community to find out more about the service.

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Book your free place on Lancashire's Easter 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 this Easter.

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Extra financial support for Lancashire's foster carers

An additional £960,000 is set to be given to foster carers across Lancashire.

An appeal has been launched to find a home for two sisters

Special appeal to find loving, permanent home for two sisters

Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool help children of all ages find loving families. This year, they are especially in need of people who could adopt very young children, with 85% of the children ready for adoption aged under 4, and almost half aged under two.

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'Best Start in Life' children's service is visited by Dame Andrea Leadsom

A ground-breaking service which aims to give children the Best Start in Life has been visited by Dame Andrea Leadsom, who saw first-hand the difference it is making to families' lives.

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Myth-busting campaign aims to highlight who can be a foster carer

There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ foster carer, according to a new campaign launched by Lancashire County Council.

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Cabinet to consider series of proposals to create more school places in Preston

A series of projects that aim to create hundreds of new school places in Preston will go before Lancashire County Council's cabinet this week.

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New director of Education, Skills and Culture to join Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council has appointed Paul Turner to the role of Director of Education, Skills and Culture.

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New Year, new family? Adoption could help your family grow in 2024

Have you considered starting 2024 by growing your family through adoption?