Published on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 4:21 pm
Early years professionals, NHS staff and public health leads in Blackburn with Darwen came together last week for the official launch of an innovative and engaging approach to potty and toilet training.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Early Years | Family Hubs | public health | School readiness
Published on Friday 22 May 2026 at 3:58 pm
Little Harwood Family Hub was honoured to host the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel De Souza this week (21st May 2026).
Filed under: Children and Young People | children's centres | Children's Commissioner | Family Hubs
Published on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 4:09 pm
A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is near completion – part of almost £10m of new investment in facilities for young people across the borough.
Filed under: Audley | Audley and Queens Park | Children and Young People | childrens centre | IMO | YIF | YIF funding
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 9:14 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s SEND services are the focus on an inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – and young people, their parents and carers are invited to share their views.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Consultation | CQC | OFSTED | SEND
Published on Monday 2 June 2025 at 12:53 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is celebrating a major national achievement as its SEND Parent Champion scheme, (supported by Family Hubs), gains recognition at the Coram National Parent Champions Awards 2025.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Family Hubs | SEND
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 9:42 am
Ofsted have judged Children’s Services in Blackburn with Darwen as ‘Good’ in a glowing report published today (April 23) following a three week inspection in March.
Filed under: Children and Young People | OFSTED | Ofsted Annual Report
Published on Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 1:11 pm
Care Leavers Christmas gifts were distributed at their winter event after generous donations from local businesses and partner agencies.
Filed under: care leavers | Children and Young People | children in care | christmas care leavers
Published on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 2:16 pm
The Young BwD Youth Foundation celebrated National Youth Work Week at Blackburn Youth Zone on Thursday 7th November.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children's events | Young peoples Services | Youth Organisations | YPS
Published on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 4:01 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Social Worker Lauren North has won a National Children and Young People Award!
Filed under: award | awards | Awards ceremony | Children and Young People | Children and Young People Awards | Children’s Services | Social Care | social worker
Published on Friday 16 August 2024 at 4:06 pm
BwD Young Inspectors have inspected Earcroft Centre in Darwen and have awarded the centre with a GOLD certification!
Filed under: award | Children and Young People | Children Centre | Darwen | Earcroft | YPS
Published on Tuesday 13 August 2024 at 4:08 pm
Renovations are now complete for a Young Peoples Youth Hub at Wensley Fold Children’s Centre.
A Youth Investment Fund refurbishment grant of £142 thousand was awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Young Peoples Services to renovate the building and enhance the local youth service offer.
Filed under: Children and Young People | YIF | YIF funding | youth
Published on Friday 24 May 2024 at 9:37 am
Effective improvements to the quality of support for young people leaving care in Blackburn with Darwen have been highlighted in feedback from Ofsted inspectors, published on Friday 24 May 2024.
Filed under: care leavers | Children and Young People | Leaving Care Team | OFSTED
Published on Friday 10 November 2023 at 4:37 pm
The official launch of the Young BwD Foundation showcasing how youth organisations come together to support young people, took place this week.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | Children and Young People | YIF | Young BWD | YPS
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 1:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services Team have been recognised for being one of the best teams in England for delivering Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special needs on time.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Schools and Education
Published on Friday 30 December 2022 at 1:00 pm
A children’s social care recruitment event has been organised to bring extra support to young people’s services across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Director of Children's Services | Recruitment | TRACK Values
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
