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More than half of the city’s population has already been helped through crisis by the council’s cost of living measures, councillors heard last night. Cabinet approved the refreshed Financial Wellbeing Strategy 2026 to 2029, after hearing how it would continue to build on a wide range of projects, which had seen 135,000 residents supported already …

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A Wolverhampton primary school where pupils are encouraged to find their wings and fly has been judged to be operating at Strong Standard across the board. Inspectors visited Manor Primary School in September and, in their report published recently, describe pupils as feeling ‘welcomed, valued and included’, and flourishing because of the positive relationships they …

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The Government has given a vote of confidence to plans for services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton SEND Partnership’s Reform Plan has been approved by the Department for Education, recognising the strength of work taking place in the city to improve outcomes for children, young …

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Residents are welcome to drop in and find some free help and support on a range of money, health and safety matters at an open day in Penn this month. Help at the Hub will see a wide variety of city organisations offer advice and information. The event will take place on Thursday, 29 October, …

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The City of Wolverhampton Council’s Reach Leaving Care Team has launched its annual Amazon Wish List and is inviting people to make a donation to help buy much needed Christmas gifts. The Reach Leaving Care Team supports over 400 young people across the city and wants to make sure each and every young person has …

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The City of Wolverhampton Council has welcomed its latest cohort of newly qualified social workers. Over the next 12 months, the 19 strong group – the largest to have joined the council so far – will complete the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, offering them extra support during their first stage of …

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Kinship foster parents from across Wolverhampton came together last Wednesday (7 October) for a special Sip and Paint event celebrating the important role they play in the lives of children and young people. Hosted by the Fostering for Wolverhampton team, the well attended event gave kinship foster parents the opportunity to take some time out, …

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Pupils are thriving at a happy, welcoming school where they feel safe, supported and ready to learn, according to Ofsted. Inspectors visited D’Eyncourt Primary School on 9 September and, in their report published recently, celebrate the school’s ‘highly inclusive culture’, where pupils have a real sense of belonging and are supported to thrive. Inspectors found …

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