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Easter activities

School’s out - half term fun

Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in leisure centres, libraries, parks, visitor attractions, museums and halls this half term.

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State-of-the-art new special school is on track

Work is progressing on track on a new multi-million-pound school in Pensnett for children with complex needs.

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Popular community café supports care-experienced young people

Dudley Council, and national charity Rees Foundation have teamed up with local food outlet, Harry’s Café in Brierley Hill to offer a safe social space for care experienced people in the heart of the community.

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Social worker shortlisted for prestigious award

Dudley Council social worker, Sharon Plaskitt, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Stars of Children & Young People Awards. 

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Improvements made and plan now published

Dudley Council and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board have published their plan to address improvements required following their recent SEND inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission.  

Primary school admissions

2025 primary school places decisions to be published soon

Parents are being reminded to keep an eye on their inbox as primary school decision emails will be sent next week.

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Council operation checks school transport providers

A taxi driver who has been commissioned to drive children to school has been hit with points on their licence, following a sting operation led by Dudley Council.

Easter activities

Cracking Easter fun in Dudley borough

Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in leisure centres, libraries, parks visitor attractions, museums and halls this Easter.

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Proposed changes to travel support

A consultation could soon be underway on proposed changes to two education transport policies in Dudley borough.

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2025 secondary school places decisions to be published soon

Parents are being reminded to keep an eye on their inbox as secondary school decision emails will be sent next week

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February half term activities

Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in Dudley borough this half term.