North East Lincolnshire has ranked above the national average for two year old take up of free childcare The area ranked 5th out of the 15 local authority areas in the Yorkshire and Humber region, with 86% of those eligible for free childcare actually taking up the offer. The national average is 74%. Councillor Margaret…
2 years ago | Children and families
Last week, the local Youth Action group held their annual Summer Social event which was a great success – filled with food, fun and lots of activities. Youth Action is a local group which gathers at the Grimsby Town Hall once a month to discuss important issues to young people. These sessions are different each…
2 years ago | Your voice
The Voice and Influence department had an excellent day at the Skills Fair last Friday, at the Grimsby Auditorium. They advertised numerous youth voice groups we have going on in our area as all groups are recruiting new members – to name a few; Young Inspectors, Youth Action and Our Voice, Listen Up!. These groups…
2 years ago | Your voice
Children’s play areas across North East Lincolnshire are going smoke free as part of efforts to create a world free from tobacco and foster a healthier environment for children. The plans being introduced by North East Lincolnshire Council’s Public Health team have seen signage starting to be installed at all children’s play areas in the…
2 years ago | Children and families
The annual Skills Fair returned this year, with over a thousand youngsters going along to meet with employers and education providers to find out about their options for the future. The event, which was organised by North East Lincolnshire Council, working with the Department for Work and Pensions, Franklin College, and Grimsby Institute for Further…
2 years ago | Business and investment
Do you crave long walks on golden beaches and a beautiful sea view, relaxing on the sand to the sound of the waves? Look no further! North East Lincolnshire Council’s children’s services are seeking to recruit a practice improvement practitioner to nurture their newest social workers, based in the picturesque Victorian seaside resort of Cleethorpes….
2 years ago | Children and families
If you’re interested in a career working with children and families, you might want to read on. North East Lincolnshire Council’s children’s services are looking for eager candidates to join their team, improving the lives of children and families in our area. The roles currently open include Business Support Officers and Family Support Workers, based…
2 years ago | Children and familiesNORTH East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet have approved a strategy setting out how it will work with local schools, academies and education settings to help children achieve their potential. The Education and Inclusion Strategy was approved by Councillors at a meeting of the Council’s Cabinet last night (Wednesday 15 June 2022). North East Lincolnshire Council’s Education…
2 years ago | Children and families
Youngsters sitting their exams in North East Lincolnshire can access free, anonymous mental health support and counselling to help them overcome exam-stress. Kooth is an online service offering free, safe and anonymous text-based counselling, peer support and wellbeing tools to all 11- 25 yr olds in North East Lincolnshire. Qualified therapists are available 365 days…
2 years ago | Children and familiesTWENTY young people from North East Lincolnshire had a brush with royalty after hard work earned them a trip to Buckingham Palace. The youngsters from across our region each completed their gold Duke of Edinburgh Award before the pandemic, bagging them a ticket to the meet His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex…
2 years ago | Children and families