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Children at Ormskirk Church of England Primary School

Lancashire gets ready to celebrate the Coronation

The countdown to the Coronation of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort is now well and truly on – and in Lancashire, we're marking this international celebration in style.

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New policy aims to support special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils

A key document that aims to create consistent and fair guidance to enable special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils has been approved by councillors.

County Hall Preston

Councillors take action to boost primary and secondary school places in Preston

Many schemes aimed at addressing the projected shortfall of primary and secondary school places in the Preston area have been approved by councillors.

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Families across Lancashire to discover nature in museums

Lancashire will be part of a new project uniting hundreds of museums with schools and families to discover nature.

West Lancashire Community High School

West Lancashire Community High School expansion approved by councillors

Action has been taken to create additional special school places at West Lancashire Community High School in Skelmersdale.

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Have your say on Cottam Primary School expansion

A six-week consultation on a proposed expansion at Cottam Primary School has launched today, 27 March, 2023.

Cllr Sue Whittam-2

Campaign to raise awareness of suicide in young people is commended

The work of a group of dads who raise awareness of suicide in young people has been commended by Lancashire County Council.

Louis Prescott, 18, an apprentice engineer at Airframe Designs based at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone

Innovative apprenticeships across Lancashire praised as part of National Apprenticeship Week

The spotlight is falling on Lancashire's talented apprentices and companies during National Apprenticeship Week, taking place from Monday, February 6 to Sunday, February 12, with a particular focus on Skills for Life.

County Councillor Jayne Rear 1 (2)

Lancashire schools set for £14m maintenance boost

Councillors have signed off a list of school maintenance schemes in Lancashire totalling almost £14 million.

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School admission arrangements for 2024/2025 set to be approved by cabinet

The timetable for admissions for Lancashire's primary and secondary schools and academies for 2024/2025 will be discussed by councillors this week.

Councillor Jayne Rear with pupils and teachers from Ribblesdale High and representatives from Equans at the ground-breaking ceremony-2

Turf-cutting ceremony marks the start of Clitheroe school-building project

A turf-cutting ceremony has marked the official start of a new school-building project in Clitheroe.

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Lancashire parents encouraged to check eligibility for help with childcare costs

Working parents in Lancashire who are eligible for Universal Credit can claim back up to 85% of their childcare costs.