Seeing double: £4m plans revealed for youth facilities in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 1:05 pm
Darwen Youth Centre could almost double in size as part of impressive £3m plans revealed today.
Schools & education
New Go Ape swings into action in Blackburn!
Published on Thursday 20 July 2023 at 11:44 am
The brand new Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Witton Park is now open!
Our Leader, Deputy Leader, Chief Executive and Deputy Mayor were amongst those invited to the official opening on Saturday (July 15th).
National inspection to identify children in need – praises partnerships in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 14 July 2023 at 10:11 am
A national inspection has highlighted the strength of partnership processes in Blackburn with Darwen to identify children in need or at risk of harm, praising partners as ‘aspirational’ and ‘committed’.
Filed under: joint targeted area inspection | JTAI
Four Family Hubs open in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 3:47 pm
There has been lots of excitement this week as four of the eight children’s centres in the borough were launched as Family Hubs.
Filed under: Family Hub | Family Hubs
If I Were King or Queen competition winners announced
Published on Friday 28 April 2023 at 4:00 pm
The winners of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Coronation-themed If I Were King/Queen competition have been announced.
Family Hubs rollout will support local families and young children
Published on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:42 pm
Families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding and mental health as the government announce the roll out of Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme today.
Filed under: children | Children Centres | families | Family Hubs
Apprentice drive is back to recruit home-grown talent in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s apprentice drive is back and once again the Council wants to grow its own local talent and encourage residents to work within the borough.
Filed under: Apprenticeships | Careers and jobs | skills
John Lewis Foundation’s £100,000 Christmas gift to Youth Zone Darwen
Published on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 9:32 am
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
Keeping BwD children safe during Road Safety Awareness Week
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 9:30 am
Children in Blackburn were given a lesson in road safety and council leaders praised the programme being delivered this Road Safety Awareness Week.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Councillor Julie Gunn | road safety | Road Safety Week
Blackburn is Hiring event hailed a success
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 6:16 pm
The 2022 Blackburn is Hiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 21st of September.
Filed under: careers advice | Careers and jobs | Careers Fair | Schools and Education
Funding announced for new roof at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Published on Saturday 12 March 2022 at 7:41 am
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard the museum’s 148 year old extensive collection.
Children helped to ‘Give Up Loving Pop’ and cut sugary drinks in new campaign
Published on Thursday 3 March 2022 at 1:31 pm
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has teamed-up with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and public health organisations Healthy Stadia and Food Active to help children cut back on sugary drinks in 2022.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Gulp | jackie floyd | sugary drinks
Blackburn-born entrepreneur brings Skills City to the town
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 9:08 am
Led by Blackburn-born entrepreneur Mo Isap, Skills City, the largest digital Skills Bootcamp operation in the UK, is now recruiting for its Data Analytics Bootcamp in Blackburn – with a commitment to provide over 60 jobs in data and tech.
Free 16-week virtual skills bootcamp
Published on Friday 25 February 2022 at 5:07 pm
Do you want to start a career in the most in-demand tech profession?
Then look no further!
Darwen schoolchildren ‘branch out’ to help tackle climate change
Published on Wednesday 2 February 2022 at 10:40 am
Pupils at a Darwen primary school have helped plant more than 240 trees as part of a new scheme to create more woodland and help tackle climate change.
Christina Gabbitas enters the history books for her love of all things literature
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn author Christina Gabbitas has been appointed as patron of Blackburn with Darwen Children and Young People’s Library Service.
Free school meal vouchers return for October half term
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 1:49 pm
Free school meal vouchers will be available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen children for the October half term.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Councillor | Darwen Market | free school meals | Government | half term | Help Hub | Julie Gunn | vouchers
2022/23 school applications open today – top tips for applying for a place
Published on Thursday 2 September 2021 at 9:57 am
Applications for September 2022/23 school admissions in Blackburn with Darwen open today (Thursday, 2 September 2021).
Congratulations to all GCSE students in Blackburn with Darwen today
Published on Thursday 12 August 2021 at 9:01 am
Students will be receiving their GCSE results today across Blackburn with Darwen.
We would like to congratulate every student collecting their results today.2021 has been another difficult year for all of our children and teenagers with many changes still in place because of the coronavirus pandemic including changes to exams and how the grades are decided.
Filed under: career advice | congratulations | Councillor | exam results | GCSE | Jayne Ivory | Julie Gunn
Last few free holiday club places available – don’t miss out!
Published on Thursday 22 July 2021 at 12:27 pm
Places on a free holiday club scheme are fast running out – make sure you book your place for fun and activity this summer
The places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays.
Filed under: Councillor | free school meals | HAF | Holiday Activities and Food | holiday club | Julie Gunn
Continued use of face coverings in schools
Published on Friday 14 May 2021 at 3:11 pm
A letter is being sent to parents and carers of children who go to schools in Blackburn and Darwen advising them that the use of face coverings in these schools will be continuing.
Filed under: face coverings | Letter to parents | schools | variant
Council statement on primary school opening
Published on Monday 4 January 2021 at 12:31 pm
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health have made a joint statement.Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Dominic Harrison | educations | Julie Gunn | Public Heath | schools
Intack Primary School takes the national spotlight on mental health
Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 3:47 pm
The Blackburn school had a starring role on The Politics Show on BBC1 and Granada Reports highlighting its pioneering projects around children’s mental health.
Filed under: BBC | Councillor | forest school | Intack Primary School | Julie Gunn | mental health | mindfulness
Kindness Coach live streaming to thousands of schoolchildren to mark national Kindness Day
Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020 at 12:50 pm
Schools throughout Blackburn with Darwen will be taking part in A Kindness Matters Super Learning Day to mark National Kindness Day on November 13.
Filed under: 30 Day Kindness Challenge | John Magee | Kindness Matters | live streaming | schools
Schools ready to welcome back students in September
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:40 pm
Students across Blackburn and Darwen are getting ready to return to school.
Blackburn with Darwen’s schools and settings have remained open throughout the pandemic for identified children and children of key workers.
Filed under: Councillor | education | Julie Gunn | reopening | schools
Message from borough’s Education chiefs to young people receiving exam results: help and support is available
Published on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 1:51 pm
Well done to all students collecting their A-level results today and GCSE results next week.
Individual schools and colleges have made their own arrangements on how students receive their results following Covid safe guidelines.
Phased return to schools and education update
Published on Thursday 4 June 2020 at 1:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Public Health Professor Dominic Harrison has provided further guidance to all head teachers in the borough this week.
Virtual support for students applying for college, university or apprenticeships
Published on Wednesday 29 April 2020 at 3:49 pm
Lancashire colleges and universities are using the latest technology to help young people and adults to make the right choice about their future education and training ahead of the start of the new academic year in September.
Filed under: Apprenticeship | college | education | university
Schools across Lancashire to stay open over the Easter holiday
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 10:52 am
Schools across Lancashire including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool will continue to look after the children of key workers and pupils who are classed as vulnerable during the school Easter holiday.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Easter | education | LRF | Maureen Bateson | schools
‘Talk English’ course at Blackburn Library
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 4:00 pm
A free 10-week course to help people improve their English skills is starting at Blackburn Library on Thursday 27 February from 10am – 12.30pm.
Safety first wins the day for Blackburn school’s special poster competition
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 11:27 am
Children at Roe Lee Park Primary School helped get the safety message out for a regeneration scheme thanks to a poster competition.
Filed under: Councillor | Eric Wright Civil Engineering | Growth Deal 3 | Phil Riley | posters | road safety | Roe Lee Park Primary School
Council leads on bid for Lancashire-wide anti-crime scheme
Published on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at 9:33 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has led a successful bid on behalf of Pennine Lancashire for a ground-breaking programme to work with young people who may be at risk of becoming involved in criminal behaviour.
Filed under: Pause 4 Thought | young endowment | Youth Endowment Fund
Students hit their marks with top GCSE results
Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 2:49 pm
Students across the borough were celebrating their exam results today.
Overall GCSE results have improved in the borough for the third year running.
Filed under: Councillor | exam results | GCSE's | Maureen Bateson
Feed your child’s ‘Hungry Little Mind’!
Published on Thursday 4 July 2019 at 12:05 pm
A new campaign has been launched to inspire parents to boost their child’s language and learning.
Filed under: campaign | Councillor | Department for Education | Hungry Little Minds | Maureen Bateson
Council backs RoSPA safety drive on household cleaning products
Published on Friday 10 May 2019 at 10:15 am
Families in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products, as a new campaign launches in the borough from today, Friday May 10th.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | home safety | RoSPA
Children and young people’s activities alliance launched
Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced plans to work with local Third Sector, youth and community partners to continue to provide a full range of youth clubs and activities for children and young people across the borough.
Filed under: Jack Straw | Maureen Bateson | Mohammed Khan | Strategic Youth Alliance
Blackburn Central High School hosts Embracing Diversity conference
Published on Tuesday 8 January 2019 at 9:03 am
A Blackburn secondary school has hosted a national conference to offer insight into breaking down barriers to integration within school and college communities.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | Schools and Education | social integration
Children’s awards have the ‘X Factor’
Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
Singer Jake Quickenden provided the X Factor at a special awards ceremony to celebrate the ‘inspirational’ achievements of children in care.
Filed under: awards | children | Children in Our Care
Two primary school children help their local NHS spread a very important message
Published on Tuesday 9 October 2018 at 10:13 am
Two primary school children have been helping their local NHS spread the message ‘Catch it, bin it, kill it’ on video.
Volunteers thanked for summer holiday scheme success
Published on Friday 10 August 2018 at 4:58 pm
Dozens of volunteers in Blackburn and Darwen have been thanked for helping to ensure no child goes hungry this summer.
Filed under: children's centres | Councillor Maureen Bateson | summer lunchbox
Summer holidays don’t have to spell unhealthy habits
Published on Wednesday 8 August 2018 at 4:35 pm
The school summer holidays are a chance to relax, sleep in, and enjoy a break from homework, but it’s best to maintain some routines to stay healthy and avoid a ‘shock to the system’ come September.
Statement on Longshaw Nursery School
Published on Friday 3 August 2018 at 11:27 am
Longshaw Nursery School are not charging £6 for lunch as has been reported.
Charges relate to the provision of a childcare session and if required the provision of a hot meal.
Filed under: Longshaw Nursery School
Review of provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Published on Monday 2 July 2018 at 11:06 am
Are you a parent, grandparent or carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)?
Basic IT courses
Published on Thursday 14 June 2018 at 12:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering FREE IT courses from July – September.
The courses are open to anyone over the age of 16 and ideal for those who are new to computers or wish to brush up on their knowledge.
National Bookstart Week
Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 2:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries is inviting you to come and celebrate National Bookstart week!
The theme for this year is called Bird Boogie and you will be able to get a free copy of ‘A Busy Day for Birds’ book by Lucy Cousins along with other goodies to take home.
Filed under: library | National Bookstart week
Crowds pack Cathedral Square for ‘Blues Monday’
Published on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 9:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council extended the invitation to fans from the borough and beyond to help congratulate Blackburn Rovers following the club's promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Cathedral Quarter | mayor
World Book Day
Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 1:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are working in partnership with Booktrust celebrating World Book Day by giving away book tokens worth £1 each to children and young people under the age of 18.
Filed under: World Book Day
Exciting study opportunity for young families
Published on Wednesday 22 November 2017 at 3:45 pm
Families with babies aged under eight weeks are being offered an exciting opportunity to take part in a study looking at how to give their children the best possible start in life.
Filed under: E-SEE Family Wellbeing Study | Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust | NHS | University of York
Council website: tell us what you think
Published on Tuesday 10 October 2017 at 1:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for ways to improve digital services for our customers, workforce, Borough and partners. One of the ways we can do this is by improving the Council website and how it works for its visitors. To help us make some important decisions about how we can make it better we have produced a survey asking people to tell us what they think about it.Campaign launched by the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen to protect families against flu
Published on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 11:49 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a major drive aimed at protecting families against flu.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | Dave Harling | Flu vaccination | Maureen Bateson | Mustafa Desai | NHS | schools