

Get set for spook-tacular fun this half-term with Yo! Active
Children and young people can enjoy a spook-tacular half-term, thanks to Wolverhampton's popular physical activity programme Yo! Active. Delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active is open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability, and offers a wide range of free activities all year round. Young residents can take their pick from over 40 hours of free physical activity sess
New forum will ensure voices of SEND children are heard
A new Parent Carer Forum has officially launched in Wolverhampton, giving parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) a stronger say in shaping local services. SEND Wolves Parent Voice aims to work with parents, carers and the City of Wolverhampton Council to ensure services support children and young people with SEND, and that their voices are heard. Parent carer forums are run by family members of children and youn


Adoption@Heart invites people to help create Digital Family Patchwork Quilt
Adoption@Heart, the regional adoption agency for the Black Country, is inviting children, community members, local organisations and celebrities to take part in a unique creative project celebrating what 'family' and 'home' mean to different people. The Digital Family Patchwork Quilt will bring together patchwork drawings created by children and families across the region. Each patch will represent what family and home mean to that individual, which forms part of a larger d


October Events at Kingswood Trust
Join us this October for a series of fun, family-friendly, and eco-conscious events at Kingswood Trust! From exciting twilight woodland walks to sustainable living inspiration, there's something for everyone. All events can be booked through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/kingswood-trust-15880876381 Pumpkin Parade Friday 17 October | 16:00 – 19:00 - £12.00 per car Dress up and celebrate autumn! Bring your own pumpkin to carve on site, then join us for a magical twilight walk


New film shows how fostering helps children go the distance
A new film shows that fostering can help children win more than just a race. Premiered at the Everyman cinema in Birmingham yesterday...


Celebrations as expanded Resource Base opens at Palmers Cross
Staff and pupils at Palmers Cross Primary School are celebrating the official opening of their newly expanded Speech, Language and...


Wolverhampton celebrates Kinship Care with heartfelt event
The Fostering for Wolverhampton team hosted a special tea party yesterday (Wednesday 8 October) to mark Kinship Care Week 2025 and honour...
Young people thrive through innovative Run2It programme
Young people are thriving after taking part in an innovative multi-agency initiative designed to help build their confidence, develop...


Council worker makes 'Biggest Impact' at national awards
A City of Wolverhampton Council worker has scooped the Biggest Impact Award at this year's National Children & Young People Awards for...
Good progress continues to improve SEND services
Wolverhampton continues to make good progress to improve services for children and young people with special educational needs and...