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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.

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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.

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New strategy to help vulnerable young people published

More than 6,500 young people and their families received early help in tackling problems over the last three years in the borough, a new report shows.

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Bosses welcome “historic” Eton agreement

Plans for the prestigious Eton College to set up in Dudley have been praised as “historic” by Dudley Council bosses.