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Councillor Ruth Buttery

New school hailed by education bosses

Plans for a new £15million special school in Dudley will have a “significant impact” on the lives of children, education leaders said today

Samantha Dorrance at the Dudley Children in Care and Care Leavers Awards

Achievements of children in care honoured at awards

The achievements of children in care and care leavers in the borough were honoured at an awards ceremony.

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Virtual drop-in session for would-be foster carers

People interested in fostering are being encouraged to take the first step towards transforming a child’s life by attending an online drop-in session as part of national Foster Care Fortnight.

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Council contractor brings Easter joy by donating hundreds of eggs

A contractor working for Dudley Council has donated more than 200 Easter eggs to deprived youngsters in the borough.

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Volunteers needed at family centres

Kind-hearted residents are taking up new volunteer opportunities at five family centres as part of the Child Friendly Dudley movement.

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Eton plans are “icing on the cake”

The highly anticipated move to open an Eton college in Dudley will be the “icing on the cake” for the growing investment in education in the borough, senior leaders said today.

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Pop-up shops to help young people

School pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) will take part in a series of pop-up shops in Dudley during May, June and July.

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2022 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 this month.

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Cracking fun on offer this Easter

Children can keep busy over the Easter school holidays with fun activities taking place across Dudley borough.

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Progress made but still more to do

A recent visit by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission found improvements in Dudley’s SEND services, but more needs to be done.

Kid swimming

Free swimming returns for February half-term with new rule

Free swimming is returning for children in the borough over the February half-term break – but youngsters will now have to be accompanied by an adult.