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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.

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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.

Eden Project North aerial view artist's impression August 2022

Eden Project Morecambe awarded £50m from Government’s Levelling Up Fund

The Eden Project has been awarded £50m in the second round of the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to build the new Eden Project Morecambe in Lancashire.

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Cabinet to consider latest proposals aimed at improving SEND provision in Lancashire

Further action is expected to be taken by councillors next week to improve provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Lancashire.

Primary school girl smiling. Primary school admissions 2023

Apply now for a primary school place in Lancashire ahead of January deadline

Parents who have not applied for a primary school place in Lancashire for their child for September 2023 have until this Sunday to make their application.

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Headteacher awarded OBE

Chris Upton, Headteacher of Tarleton Community Primary School, has been made an OBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours list for 2023.

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Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services awarded CBE in New Year Honours list

Lancashire County Council's Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services Jacqui Old has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours list.