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Digital skills event

SEND students shine in award‑winning digital skills programme

Young people from across the county have become podcasters, website designers and photographers as part of an award-winning programme that develops their digital skills.

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Lancashire unveils vision for the future of SEND

Lancashire's proposal for the future of SEND is to go before the government.

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New schools vision for Lancashire set to be unveiled

Plans to help every child and young person thrive in school are set to be unveiled.

School admissions 2026

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.

The Lancashire Youth Parliament elections on 12 March

Bumper vote elects Lancashire's new Members of Youth Parliament

A fresh crop of Members of Youth Parliament has been elected in Lancashire – after a record turnout of votes across the county.

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Working with social workers inspired us to become one

Most people who started the social work degree apprenticeship at the University of Lancashire in 2026 already work for the County Council.

Pictured in August, with four of Lancashire County Council's new SEND minibuses from left to right are CC Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for Highways and Transport, CC Matthew Salter, cabinet member for Education and Skills, Andrew Varley, LCC's head of service for Public and Integrated Transport and Matthew Walker, service development manager of Public and Integrated Transport. cropped

The quiet revolution inside Lancashire's SEND service

A sea change is quietly taking place behind the doors of Lancashire's SEND service.

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Young voices shine at the Great Lancashire Debate 2025

The voices of Lancashire’s young people rang out loud and clear as pupils from schools across the county took part in the finals of the Great Lancashire Debate 2025.

Lancaster Millennium Choir were crowned the overall winners of Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025

Inspiring renditions stunned audiences at Lancashire Choir of the Year 2025 finals

Upbeat, traditional and memorable performances wowed audiences at the final of the fourth annual Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.

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New primary school for Preston moves closer as cabinet approves funding

Funding for a new primary school in North Preston has been approved.

School admissions are now live

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.