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Covid cases are continuing to rise in Dudley borough, with the largest numbers of cases being seen in children and young people.

Parents are being reminded that applications for secondary school admissions need to be in by the end of the month.

Covid cases are continuing to rise in Dudley borough, with the largest number of cases being seen in children and young people.

Council bosses today made a firm commitment to work closer with parents of children with special educational needs at the launch of a new strategy.

Dudley Council has joined forces with fostering teams across the country to launch a short film about fostering called ‘Out There’.

Parents of children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) as well as young people who have SEND can benefit from a series of workshops and sessions over the coming months.

Dudley Council’s bereavement services team has been shortlisted for a national award for its “exemplary” work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Twice-weekly testing for children in schools is “critical” in bringing down fast-rising rates of Covid in the borough, council bosses said today.

Voluntary and community groups can bid for funding as part of a £40k pot to help children with disabilities enjoy activities outside of school hours.

Plans to bring about positive change to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be outlined at an online event later this month.

Parents and carers are being invited to help shape Dudley Council’s early years service.

A Dudley Council partnership has been highly commended at the inaugural National Children & Young People Awards for its work.