Media Releases

Applications for pupils starting in reception in September 2024 close on 15 January and should be made online where possible.

Parents are being reminded that the deadline for applications for primary school admissions is looming.

Services for older people and children in Dudley will continue to be a priority despite an overspend of more than £12million putting an “unprecedented strain” on budgets.

People in Dudley borough can spread some festive cheer this Christmas by donating gifts for young people leaving care.

Dudley Council has launched a new family safeguarding model designed to make it easier for parents to access support.

There’s no need for youngsters to be bored over the holidays with lots of fun to be had at Dudley borough leisure centres this autumn half term.

Parents are being reminded that applications for secondary school admissions close at the end of the month.

Children and families can enjoy a range of activities and events this half term, with the school break culminating in the Himley Bonfire and Fireworks event on Saturday 4 November.

Dudley Council has released details of five providers that are poised to become the borough’s early years inclusion hubs.

Parents are being reminded that applications for primary school admissions will soon open.

Dudley Council is encouraging people who live in the borough to find out more about fostering, with a national fostering video that’s been released this week.

The births of dozens of babies have been registered in two of the borough’s new local family hubs since the service launched earlier this month.