Children and young people hit the right notes when they performed before family and friends during Wolverhampton Music Service's 'Be Inspired' concert series last week.   It saw performances by all 15 of the service's musical groups across four nights, with over 400 young musicians performing 63 pieces of music spanning hundreds of years and genres.   It included performances by the Youth Choir, Concert String Orchestra, Keyboard Ensemble, Fusion Fives, Big Top SEND Ensemble,

Children and young people who have missed either one or both doses of their free MMR vaccination are invited to get it at a special catch-up clinic taking place over the Easter holidays.   Measles is an infectious disease which spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious complications such as meningitis, pneumonia, blindness and seizures.   The best way to prevent measles infection is to have the MMR vaccination. Two doses provide long-term protection, along with prot

A new detached youth work programme, delivered as part of a wider package of support for young people at risk of exclusion or offending, is already making a positive impact in key areas of Wolverhampton.   Commissioned by the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership, the programme is being delivered by Wolves Foundation and Inpower Academy and sees trained youth workers and mentors engage directly with young people in community locations on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.   Ov

Children and young people across Wolverhampton can enjoy a wide range of free activities this Easter, thanks to the popular physical activity programme Yo! Active.   The City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation have teamed up to deliver Yo! Active to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability.   Residents with a WV postcode can take part in a wide range of free physical activity sessions across Wolverhampto

Lanesfield Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Platinum OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Award – the highest level of accreditation – with an exceptional score of 94%.   The award recognises schools that provide outstanding play opportunities and environments for children. It places Lanesfield among the leading schools in the UK for high‑quality, inclusive and imaginative play.   Before Lanesfield began its OPAL journey, playtimes were challenging, with limi

WV Active Aldersley is celebrating this year’s World Cup with an indoor 5-a-side football tournament, and teams are invited to sign up now.   Taking place on Saturday 30 May, the tournament is open to everyone aged 16 or over. The first game will kick-off at 9.30am, with the final taking place at 3.45pm.   Teams will be guaranteed 75 minutes of indoor football, and even more if they qualify for the knockouts. The winning team will also receive three, free indoor 5-a-side sess

The City of Wolverhampton Council is investing £90,000 over the next three years to ensure children and young people can continue to experience the joy of live music.   The funding will build on a pilot project launched in 2023 with support from Arts Council England, which saw the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra and Wolverhampton Music Service join forces to stage free concerts for thousands of secondary age pupils across Wolverhampton.   The annual event, the third of which

Families across Wolverhampton are being invited to dive into a world of stories, creativity and fun this Easter as the city’s libraries host an exciting programme of activities for children and young people.   2026 is the National Year of Reading – a nationwide campaign led by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with the Department for Education, championing the power of reading to transform lives.   A range of free events are taking place over the Easter school holida

SEND Wolves Forum has officially launched following a well‑attended event at Life Springs Church this week.   The new parent carer forum will give parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton a stronger voice in shaping local services.   Run by family members of children and young people with SEND, the forum will represent parents and carers in strategic discussions with the SEND Local Area Partnership,

The University of Wolverhampton’s publishing house, Ripple Bed Press, in collaboration with the Wolverhampton Literature Festival and the City of Wolverhampton Council's Libraries service, is delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever Young Person’s Writing Award.   This new initiative celebrates emerging literary talent across the region and invites young writers to explore the theme, Reading Places.   Open to young people aged 11 to 18, the competition welcomes prev