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Children's mental health week, 2024 - St Margaret's at Hasbury School

School celebrates Children's Mental Health Week

A borough primary school encouraged children to explore their feelings to mark Children’s Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February)

Child with playdough

Stay and play at borough family hubs

Parents and carers with children aged under five can enjoy crafts, play and singing at free sessions at the borough’s new local family hubs.

Richard Boot and Cllr Andrea Goddard - new youth award

Nominations open for new youth award

A new award has been launched to recognise the hard work and achievements of young unsung heroes in the borough.

Wrens Nest Inclusion Hub landscape

Early years inclusion hub opens in Dudley

Wrens Nest Primary School has welcomed eight children to start at a new inclusion hub facility.

Students at Rufford Primary School take part in conversation about Child Friendly Dudley

Children and young people have their say

Children and young people from schools and colleges across the borough are helping to develop Dudley’s Child Friendly initiative.

Children's mental health week, 2024

Children’s Mental Health Week

A virtual music event and the launch of a new young people’s website will mark national Children’s Mental Health Week (February 5 – 11) in Dudley borough.

Dudley Holiday Activities - Back Row (l-r) Megan Smith, Charlie Timmins, Nidhi Patel; Front Row (l-r) Layba Khan, Emily Viney

Dudley parents can now register to access Christmas holiday activities

Children eligible for benefit–related free school meals in the borough can now register for a scheme which offers free holiday activities over the festive period.

Councillor Ruth Buttery

Pledge to support vulnerable despite budget strains

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.

festive snowman

Christmas fun at family hubs

Families across Dudley borough can drop in at their local family hub for Christmas fun this month.

Child's hand holding crayons

Budding young artists urged to enter drawing competition

Young people are being given the chance to win Amazon vouchers by taking part in a drawing competition.

Christmas gift

Christmas gifts for care leavers

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