Chris Jefferson from Grimsby shares the remarkable progress he made with his son Jake using a communication programme called Makaton. Makaton is a useful method of communication using signs and…
2 hours ago | Children and families
Is it a walk to St James’ Square, a trip to the Festival of the Sea every year, or snakes and ladders on the seafront – how do you get…
1 week ago | Children and families
A major milestone has been reached for North East Lincolnshire’s Foster Friendly Business scheme, as Grimsby-based events company Tape2Tape proudly becomes its 200th member. Tape2Tape, known for delivering inclusive, community-focused…
1 week ago | Children and families
New “ground-breaking” provision giving vulnerable young people support to succeed has been opened at Waltham Toll Bar Academy. The Gatehouse will have 12 places for secondary-age children with Social, Emotional…
1 week ago | Children and families
A poignant and powerful photographic exhibition, described as the first of its kind, has opened to the public today, celebrating local people who provide love and care for children. North…
2 weeks ago | Children and families
Local families have praised the support of North East Lincolnshire Council’s Portage service for helping their child reach their developmental milestones. Traditionally a home visiting service, Portage takes referrals for…
2 weeks ago | Children and families
A celebration of social work took place earlier this week at the University Centre Grimsby, shining a spotlight on the social work profession in the region. People who work with…
3 weeks ago | Children and families
A powerful new photo exhibition celebrating the foster carers of North East Lincolnshire council is set to tour two local venues this May as part of Foster Care Fortnight. The…
4 weeks ago | Fostering
A Government-funded pilot programme to support children, families and kinship carers was formally launched in North East Lincolnshire at an event held at Centre 4 in Grimsby last week. The…
4 weeks ago | Children and families
Meeting the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools is the cornerstone to improving pupils’ outcomes, parental confidence and having financially sustainable SEND system….
4 weeks ago | Children and families
