Children and families
Businesses in our area are being warned to put measures in place to protect teenage employees (those aged between 13 and 16). The warning being issued by Council licensing officials comes as the National Network for Children in Employment and…
People across North East Lincolnshire have been urged to back a plan setting out how the area will continue to tackle the threat of COVID-19. A special meeting of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet last night approved the area’s Outbreak…
Thousands of children across the country have missed out on receiving their in-school vaccinations because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the Council’s School Nursing service are to set up drive-through vaccine centres across the borough to vaccinate those Year 8…
Term dates for the school year 2021-2022 were agreed by Councillors at a meeting of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet his week. The dates, which are the same as neighbouring Lincolnshire County Council and North Lincolnshire Council, reflect the anticipated…
North East Lincolnshire Council welcomes the ban on child-friendly menthol flavoured cigarettes as new figures show 429 children in our area are taking up smoking each year. Newly published figures show that in a year 429 children aged 11-15 years old…
Parents and carers in our area are being urged to talk with their children about the dangers on the internet amidst continued COVID-19 restrictions. With many businesses, restaurants, and schools and colleges closed, more and more young people spending time…
Whilst many of us have been able to overcome challenges of keeping in touch with friends and relatives during the current lockdown by using smartphones and digital devices, not everyone is as lucky. A number of children in the borough…
A new campaign being launched this week is seeking to highlight the relationship difficulties that some families face and the potential impact of these difficulties on children. Relationship Matters is a new partnership between 15 Local Authorities across Yorkshire and…
Parents and carers of children who are due to start infant/primary school for the first time in September 2020 were today notified of which school their child has been allocated a place. Those parents/carers who applied online were notified by…
North East Lincolnshire Council is urging key workers who require childcare to get in touch. The Council has established a temporary childcare arrangement for key workers whose regular childcare venue has closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Three emergency childcare…
The ‘stay at home’ message during the Coronavirus Pandemic could not be more clear. The restrictions that we are all facing are already presenting major stressors for families which they cannot control: Loss of income Self-isolation with children and potentially…
Looking for something to do to keep the little ones entertained as we head into the Easter weekend? There are plenty of fun things you can do to make memories together while adhering to Government guidance and social distancing. Traditional…
We would like to remind you of the availability of our online service to support the wellbeing and resilience of your students. Kooth is a web based confidential support service available to young people. Kooth provides a safe and secure…
Key service workers in North East Lincolnshire have put out a plea for support from the local community today. A number of key workers in the area have been left without accommodation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Social workers from…
North East Lincolnshire Council has joined a number of local authorities across the country in supporting the Return to Social Work campaign. The campaign, which was relaunched by the Local Government Association following initial success in 2017, is part of…
The provider of mental health support teams for local school and college students was announced last week at a conference in Grimsby. The update follows an announcement last year that North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning…
Staff and pupils at Laceby Stanford Infants and Junior CE School in Laceby Village, Grimsby, have praised the completion of refurbishment works to the site. The works, which were managed by North East Lincolnshire Council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE,…
The Council are reaching out to ask more people to foster this year to give children a new start in 2020. Fostering is a rewarding role like no other. It’s enriching and empowering to see a child grow because of…
Health visitors are a familiar sight across North East Lincolnshire, offering support to expectant mums and new parents. Now, North East Lincolnshire Council is finding out about people’s experiences of the health visitor service. The local authority is asking parents…
North East Lincolnshire Council is consulting residents on the local provision of services for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The consultation follows on from the 2018 SEND local area inspection and asks people to give share their experiences of…
If your child was born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, you will need to complete an application for secondary school. Parents who do not submit an application before the 31 October deadline could risk your child missing…
You would know if you were a foster carer, but what about a private foster carer? Unlike regular foster carers, private foster carers are people who look after the son or daughter of a friend or family member. If a…
A former school building is set to be given a new lease of life, Council plans have revealed. The plans, which have been approved by North East Lincolnshire Council’s cabinet, will see the century-old site of the old Bursar School…
A wellbeing festival in Grimsby has proven to be a raving success with over 600 people joining Young Minds Matter on the day. Young Minds Matter is a service run by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. It provides emotional…
North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group have won a bid for NHS funding to provide mental health and emotional wellbeing support for young people. The funding is part of the NHS long term plan to…
Walk to School Week for 2019 has officially ended and after school children have walked, scooted and pedalled around the borough during the annual campaign we can announce that Canon Peter Hall CofE Primary School’s children have claimed the top…
Partners from the Council and local education providers across North East Lincolnshire will come together tomorrow at a joint conference to acknowledge new safeguarding laws and the Together for All pledge. The North East Lincolnshire Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (NEL…
Changes to the way that local children’s safeguarding governance works became law from Saturday 29 June 2019. The changes, which are required by law following 2017 government legislation, saw the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (LSCB) dissolved, with safeguarding children’s arrangements…
Walk to School Week, the annual campaign led by Living Streets, launches next week and encourages pupils and grown-ups around the UK to unite for one week of walking to school. The council and its regeneration partner, ENGIE, are once…
Employers across North East Lincolnshire are this month undergoing checks to coincide with Child Employment Awareness month. Under UK law, businesses that employ children must hold a valid permit and comply with employment regulations. The permits, which are required by…
On 16 April 2019 parents and carers of children who are due to start to infant/primary school for the first time in September 2019 were notified which school their child has been allocated. Those parent/carers who applied online were notified…
Are you caring for the son or daughter of a friend or family member? You may be breaking the law. If a person cares for someone else’s child for longer than 28 days, they are classed as a ‘private foster…
On 1 March 2019, parents and carers of children who are due to transfer to secondary school in September will find out which secondary school their child has been allocated. Parents and carers who applied online were notified by email,…
Following the recent Ofsted inspection of the Council’s special educational needs and disabilities local area inspection, we have published our written statement of action. A copy can be found on our website under ‘SEND Local Offer’. Note that this document…
A Youngster from our area got the chance to vote in the House of Commons, representing other young people in North East Lincolnshire. Zach Steeles visited the centre stage of British politics following his election to UK Youth Parliament as…
NEW to Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, a football session for children in reception or year one, starts on Tuesday, October 30 in the centre’s sports hall. Children can learn basic footballing skills and enjoy the great game led by Lincs Inspire’s…
From Tuesday 9 October to Sunday 13 January Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre Café Gallery A Grimsby photography exhibition is to explore local experiences of child criminal exploitation, showing photos created by children who have been victims. The Grimsby Fishing Heritage…
Some local youngsters have been recognised for its hard work after receiving a haul of prestigious awards – with one given in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. Members of the North East Lincolnshire Youth Action, Youth Parliament, and Young…
Grimsby Top Town Market, managed by North East Lincolnshire Council’s regeneration partner ENGIE, is hosting its very own resident artist and he wants you involved. Local artist Terry Clarke will be capturing the life and soul of his surroundings as…
The East Marsh summer fayre is back, boasting more family fun than ever. Together for East Marsh, East Marsh United and a Walk in the Park are spearheading the annual event. The summer fayre will be held at Grant Thorald…
Young carers across our area have this week been given a rare opportunity to relax and have fun, following on from last year’s successful residential break. The popular 2-day camping break for young people who spend much of their time…
With the summer holidays now in full swing, lots of parents will be looking for activities to keep their children occupied. The good news is that there are lots of great clubs and activities in North East Lincolnshire for youngsters…
In response to the heatwave that has hit our region over recent days, the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) has re-issued advice for parents on keeping their baby safe when they are sleeping. Although warm weather is something most of…
Children in your community urgently need your help. Whether you are interested in fostering or adoption, North East Lincolnshire Council’s friendly and experienced teams will support you through the process. Foster caring is a challenging but rewarding career. Foster carers…
North East Lincolnshire has received notification of a Local Area Inspection for SEND. Ofsted/CQC will arrive on Monday 2 July 2018. This inspection will evaluate North East Lincolnshire’s effectiveness in: identifying the needs of children and young people who have…
Children and young people in North East Lincolnshire will benefit from an improved service supporting their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The new service, called Young Minds Matter, has been commissioned by North East Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire…
A major transformation of a former Cleethorpes Secondary School site into the new home for Bursar Primary Academy has reached the half-way stage. North East Lincolnshire Council, working in partnership with ENGIE, started the second phase of the refurbishment of…
North East Lincolnshire Council wants to hear people’s views on plans for a pilot Play Streets scheme. Between now and the end of April, the Council is consulting on proposals where neighbours can close their streets to through traffic at…
Are you looking after someone else’s child? Perhaps you’re caring for the son or daughter of a friend or family member. If this is the case, you may need to contact the Council. The law states that any person caring…
UK Youth Parliament members have today announced plans to work on creating a new web resource for young people, to equip future generations with a ‘curriculum for life’. The announcement follows the UK Youth Parliament debate in the House of…
CALLING all Hogwarts fans! To celebrate Harry Potter Night 2018 Lincs Inspire Libraries will once again be holding a Harry Potter Quiz Night at each of their libraries from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday 1st February. The Sorting Hat has…
North East Lincolnshire Council has been awarded white ribbon status after helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse. The accreditation award follows an ongoing campaign, launched last year and supported by the Council, combating domestic abuse, and is in recognition…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Families First Information Service is encouraging people to find out if they are eligible for 30 hours free childcare. The Department for Education has pledged further funding for childcare hours for 3 and 4 year olds…
North East Lincolnshire’s UK Youth Parliament Member got the opportunity to take part in a debate in the House of Commons last week. Local Deputy Member for UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) Max Kerrigan visited parliament earlier in November to join…
Families across the borough will get the chance to celebrate Halloween by getting their hands on some creepy crawlies this weekend with Lion Learners UK. People with children are being invited to visit the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre to meet…
HALF TERM holiday activity booklets, jam-packed with ideas for both children and adults, are available from Lincs Inspire leisure centres and libraries. Included are fully supervised sports days at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, Oasis Academy Immingham, New Waltham Academy, Bradley Football…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s children’s social care services have issued a reminder to parents across the borough about keeping the local authority updated on who is looking after their child. The reminder is part of an annual campaign to raise…
NORTH East Lincolnshire has a wealth of talented local authors and Lincs Inspire Libraries is giving residents the opportunity to meet and discover their work during Libraries Week in October. Rebecca Mascull will be talking about her latest book -…
CELEBRATE Libraries Week by discovering the range of things you can do at your Lincs Inspire Library from 9 – 14 October. As well as a packed programme of weekly activities, Lincs Inspire Libraries has organised a number of…
Freeman Street’s new Skills Hub will be hosting an open day later this week to showcase the opportunities on offer for courses running over the summer and starting in September. The Skills Hub, which opened its doors last month, provides…
THIS summer children are being invited to meet a bunch of crime-busting creatures as part of Animal Agents, the Summer Reading Challenge 2017. Children can sign-up at a Lincs Inspire Library where they can solve mysteries, picking up clues as…
WHETHER your child is just starting out or you would like them to be able to ride their bike more safely – there is a cycle skills session for your child this summer with Lincs Inspire. Lincs Inspire’s Sports…
PLAN an active and fun-filled summer holiday with Lincs Inspire. The local charity has launched its biggest summer programme to date with football courses, discos, dance classes and arts and crafts sessions among some of the children’s activities throughout July,…
Do you know what to look for when choosing activity clubs for children during the school holidays? North East Lincolnshire Council is giving advice to parents and carers on what checks to make so they can be assured that holiday…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s trading standards team are reminding shoppers to make thorough checks when buying fidget spinners. Fidget Spinners are the latest must-have toy craze for children and while many are probably safe, there is rising concern among regulators…
IN support of Drowning Prevention Week 2017 (16-26 June), local school children are being invited to make a splash by taking part in free water safety sessions or school assemblies, delivered by Lincs Inspire; a registered charity committed to inspiring…
KEEP the kids entertained this half term with our fantastically fun-filled sports, leisure and cultural activities. Lincs Inspire’s half term activities are a great way of getting active, making friends and having fun! Activities are held on Wednesdays and Fridays…
THERE will be a unique opportunity to view the original Grimsby’s Havelock Seal as well as rare local history and archive resources held in the Library and Archive Collections in Grimsby on Wednesday 10th May from 10am to 2pm at…
North East Lincolnshire Council is proud to support this year’s Fostering Fortnight, May 8-21. Fostering Fortnight is an annual campaign by The Fostering Network to raise the profile of fostering and to show how foster care can transform lives. Nationally,…
East Marsh residents will this month be treated to an Easter fair egg-stravaganza, with lots of activities planned for all the family. The East Marsh Easter fair has been organised by partnership initiative Together for East marsh, which was set…
North East Lincolnshire’s youth orchestra is celebrating being awarded a grant of £15,000 from the Arts Council England with a huge concert. The youth orchestra, working in partnership with the North East Lincolnshire Music Hub, and the Music and Performing…
Grimsby Top Town Market will be hosting an Easter fun day event this Saturday, with lots of fun for all the family to enjoy. The fun day, which will take place at Grimsby’s Top Town Market on Saturday 8 April…
A Public Health England campaign seeking to help expectant parents to adopt healthy behaviours is being launched in North East Lincolnshire this week. The Start4Life programme operated by PHE has unveiled a new interactive Breast Feeding Friend (BFF) chat bot.…
North East Lincolnshire Council is urging the local LGBT community to consider fostering and adoption during the annual LGBT fostering and adoption week, 6-12 March 2017. The decision to become an adopter or foster carer is one of the biggest…
HOW much do you know about Marvel and DC? Do you have the co-ordination and brains of a superhero? Come and find out at Lincs Inspire Library’s Superhero Challenge. The challenge will feature a series of rounds to confound any budding…
CALLING all Hogwarts fans! To celebrate Harry Potter Night on Thursday 2nd February Lincs Inspire libraries will once again be holding a Harry Potter Quiz Night. Each Lincs Inspire library will become one of the Houses of Hogwarts for a…
COME along in your finest festive outfit and join us for fun and games at the Polar Cubs and Polar Bears Christmas parties at Grimsby Leisure Centre’s ice rink on Friday 16 December. Polar Cubs will party from 9.30am to…
North East Lincolnshire Council is supporting the White Ribbon Campaign- a national movement aiming to stop domestic abuse against women. Domestic abuse in the UK affects about 1.2 million women every year, costing the country’s economy £36.7 billion. In 2014/15…
Come along to the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre this weekend to build your own lantern for the Christmas event parade. Hourly lantern making workshops will run from 11am, 12 noon, 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Saturday 19 November. Sessions cost £2…
This month will see the launch of an exciting new brand for young people across North East Lincolnshire. The ‘ican’ brand will aim to offer a place for young people to find out about the things that matter to them…
Choosing a school for your child is one the most important decisions a parent or carer can make. North East Lincolnshire Council is consulting on the proposed school admission arrangements for the 2018-2019 school year for admission into: • Reception…
North East Lincolnshire will benefit from a £6.8 million government investment in a charity that aims to reduce the number of children taken into care. The Department for Education has awarded the charity Pause £6.8 million to expand the work…
CHILDREN in North East Lincolnshire are guaranteed to have a spooky and fun-packed October half term with a host of sports, leisure and cultural activities conjured up by Lincs Inspire! Children can get into the Halloween spirit at Grimsby Leisure…
Special offer for half term week at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre The Gallery café at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is offering something special this October half term. From Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October, for parents and carers who bring…
Looking for something to do this half term? Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is hosting lantern building workshops for children from 5 years and over. Spend an hour making your lantern ready to take it to the Big Christmas Event and…
Looking for something to do this half term? Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is hosting lantern building workshops for children from 5 years and over. Spend an hour making your lantern ready to take it to the Big Christmas Event and…
North East Lincolnshire Council is currently looking for mums or grandparents who have successfully breastfed their babies to provide information and support to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. Volunteers are being recruited to become Breastfeeding Peer Supporters. All volunteers undergo…
Nominations are now open for the next North East Lincolnshire UK Youth Parliament member and deputy member positions. The UK Youth Parliament aims to ensure that young people in the UK are given a voice on major issues that affect…
The Infant feeding team has been working hard at recruiting more businesses and venues to the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme. Another five stores have now joined the scheme: New Look, Waterstones, T.K.Maxx and Topshop Freshney Place Shopping Centre in Grimsby and…
North East Lincolnshire’s Music and Performing Arts Service (MaPAS) are set to offer local youngsters even more music and performing arts opportunities for the forthcoming school term. The service, which traditionally organises workshops and groups for young people to encourage…
COME along to a Lincs Inspire Library to shake, rattle and read! The fun-filled classes combine reading and exercise and are aimed at pre-school children and their parents and cost £2 for first child & £1 for every additional child.…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s team of Early Years Practitioners have been shortlisted for a national award for their work to encourage development of more than 1400 local children. The Children and Young People Now (CYP Now) “Early Years” award is…
North East Lincolnshire Council is asking residents could you provide a well needed break for families bringing up children with disabilities? Short break foster carers provide families looking after children with disabilities a well needed break from caring for their…
COME along to Lincs Inspire libraries, imagine your Willy Wonka and help to build a model chocolate factory to display in the library. The sessions, which cost £1 per child to attend, will run from 2:30pm to 3:30pm on the…
COME and meet some small friendly animals brought to you by Zoolab including one or two from James and the Giant Peach. The animals will include a snake, tarantula, a giant millipede and a giant snail. Some of the animals…
HAVE you ever fancied trying your hand at some circus skills? Well now’s your chance at Lincs Inspire Libraries Big Friendly Giant Event! The Earthbound Misfits will be giving young people the opportunity to try out circus skills such as…
North East Lincolnshire welcomes a national move from September 2017 that sees the majority of working parents of three and four years olds eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week. The move will ensure that there is more…
North East Lincolnshire Council in partnership with Lincs Inspire, North East Lincolnshire CCG and the Grimsby Telegraph will be holding the second Starting Well family fun day on Tuesday, 31 May between 12 and 5pm at Grant Thorold Park, Grimsby.…
To mark foster care fortnight, May 16-29, North East Lincolnshire Council is asking all residents who have ever considered fostering that the time to care is now and now is the time to foster. Every twenty minutes across the UK…
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS) are hosting an event to showcase instruments that are largely considered ‘endangered species’ or difficult to find in most orchestral groups. The open event, which will be held on Saturday…
