Young People

If you’re looking for ideas to help you keep the children entertained over the school summer holidays check out all the fantastic free activities in Knowsley’s libraries.

Schools in Knowsley are looking ahead positively to their next steps after the borough’s Education Commission produced its final report.

The results are in – and primary schools across Knowsley are celebrating another rise in performance at Key Stage 2.

If you have a baby or pre-schooler, this new campaign aims to help you with fun activities to boost their early literacy and communications skills.

Under the Children and Social Work Act 2017, the Knowsley Safeguarding Children’s Board (the local strategic children’s board) will be replaced with the Knowsley Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (the local safeguarding partners).

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Kirkby has secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with inspectors stating the school is “going…

Roby Park Primary School in Huyton has recently undergone a transformation in the last two years, moving from ‘Requires Improvement’…

The Knowsley Education Awards recognised inspirational teachers, high achieving pupils, good governors and strong leadership in our schools.

Working families are being urged not to miss out on the 30 hours free childcare that they may be entitled…

An ambitious attitude and rising standards mean Lord Derby Academy in Huyton is becoming the “school of choice” for local parents, say Ofsted.

A specialist Knowsley infant bonding service has been recognised as a ‘rare jewel’.

Over the past year, pupils in Knowsley have been taking part in a brilliant challenge to encourage them to walk to school.

Now that the festival season is almost here, Knowsley’s Public Health team is advising young festival goers to make sure…

Since launching in June 2018, Great Emerging Marvellous (GEM) Places has showcased an array of cultural events and activities in Knowsley’s libraries.  GEM Places aims to give more people access to art and culture in local libraries. 

Supported Internship student, Kelsey, enjoyed an exclusive night at the Manchester Arena this weekend after becoming the lucky winner of…

All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby has ‘not stood still’ since its last Ofsted inspection, according to inspectors who…

Comics Youth CIC has been working with a group of children looked after (who are in the care of the…

Merseyside Junior Mentoring works with children aged five to 11 who are experiencing difficulties which could be having a negative impact on their learning, confidence and social skills.

This Foster Care Fortnight Knowsley’s Fostering Service is asking people to think about the change foster care can make to a child’s future.

Children from St Mary & St Pauls C of E Primary, Prescot have been busy creating work to go on display at the Elizabethan Fayre on Saturday (4 May).

Young people aged five to 16 can take up the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike safely, and enjoy cycling in a safe environment with qualified coaches at Liverpool Century Road Club.

Congratulations to Knowsley and St Helens U13s, who are ESFA North West League Champions… months after they thought they had played their last game together.

More children and young people in foster care in Knowsley are being placed with carers working directly for the council, thanks to an increase in new foster carer registrations.

With 39% of Knowsley nurseries graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, compared to only 24% nationally, parents can be confident their child will be well looked after.

The mental health and wellbeing of pupils will be at the heart of every single school in Knowsley, as they all work towards a ‘Wellbeing Award’.

Alt Bridge secondary school in Huyton has maintained its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, following an inspection earlier this month. The school…

Do you have a child with a disability? If so, you may be eligible for Knowsley’s Short Breaks Service.

Children in Knowsley celebrated World Storytelling Day and World Poetry Day this week by enjoying popular children’s stories and poems in Knowsley’s libraries.

If you are looking for information on organisations and services offering advice and/or support for children and young people under 19, disabled children and young people under 25, their parents and carers, you can find it all in one place on the improved Family Information Service (FIS) website.

Councillors will consider the recommendations of the council’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee, around how to tackle these important issues.

Sixteen-year-old Aimee-lea Smith from Knowsley Village is using social media and her platform as a finalist in a national modelling competition to raise awareness about her illness, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

Monday, 18 March is National CSE awareness day, which aims to highlight the issues surrounding child sexual exploitation, encouraging everyone to think, identify and speak out against abuse.

‘Elliot’s Story’ tells the true story of a one formerly looked after child in Knowsley, and how his foster carers helped transform his life.

World Book Day took place on Thursday, 7 March, 2019. Across Knowsley, hundreds of pupils went to school dressed as…

There was a special arrival at Halewood Academy School when the national Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) charity landed one of its new helicopters on the school’s sports field.

If you live in Knowsley and you’ve applied for a place at secondary school for your child for September, you will soon hear which place they have been offered.

Parents and youngsters alike are delighted after an agreement was reached over the future of a local schools football team.

Young people in Knowsley can receive free counselling and emotional wellbeing support with Kooth, a service commissioned by Knowsley last year.

The Leaders of both Knowsley and St Helens Council have once again appealed to the English Schools FA over the future of a local youth football team.

The council has signed up to the Liquidlogic Early Years & Education System (EYES). Already the provider of the council’s Early Help, Children’s and Adults’ social care solution, EYES will provide the final jigsaw piece of information for social workers at the council.

Knowsley Council has been successful in an application to the University of Bedfordshire to receive support to embed a contextual safeguarding system within its Children’s Services.

A school for children with severe and complex learning needs in Knowsley is appealing for help after heartless thieves stole their minibus whilst pupils were enjoying a school trip.

Kirkby High School is ‘barely recognisable’ compared to how it was two years ago, according to Ofsted Inspectors.

Knowsley Council’s Leader is urging the English Schools Football Association (FA) to reconsider a ruling which leaves young footballers in Knowsley without a viable team, mid-way through the season.

Pupils from Halewood Academy have been taking part in a new Future Female Leaders programme, designed to inspire their female students to aim high!

St Mary and St Paul’s CE Primary School received a VIP visit from Olympian – and it’s inspired them all to get active!

American Wrestling, the all-action super show that proves to be a favourite every year, is once again returning to Knowsley.

School children enjoyed a taste of life on a busy housing construction site when they visited Prescot Park recently.

Pupils from St Mary and St Paul’s RC Primary School in Prescot have taken part in a litter pick around Bryer Road with equipment and support from Knowsley Council’s Environmental Education Officer, Paul Costello.

A magical and funny show ideal for children between three and six and their grown ups is coming to Huyton Library.

Knowsley Community College and St Helen’s College are working in partnership with the University of Liverpool and One Ark to launch an exciting new pre-apprenticeship programme aimed at young people aged 16-17.

Ofsted recently carried out an inspection (on 30 and 31 October 2018) of the council’s first point of contact for children who need help and protection.

It was another good year for the borough’s schools at these important regional awards, which are the largest of their kind in the North West.

That’s the message from the Department for Education’s ‘Together, we can tackle child abuse’ campaign, which the council is supporting…

12 to 16 November, is national Anti-Bullying Week and throughout the week, the Bullybusters team will be running workshops and assemblies around…

Children at St Columba’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Huyton are Knowsley’s latest pupils to take part in Merseyside Police’s exciting ‘Mini Police’ scheme.

The event shone a spotlight on the successes of Knowsley’s looked after children and care leavers in areas including education, personal achievement, sports and leisure.

Schools in Knowsley are taking part in the annual Shakespeare Schools Festival once again to celebrate Shakespeare and enjoy weeks of fun learning to perform some of his best work on a professional stage.

Out of school activities for children with special educational needs or disabilities are now available across Knowsley.

The ‘Kind to Teeth’ campaign is urging families to make healthier drink choices for their young children in a bid…

These lovely pictures shared by our local schools show pupils settling in to their new classrooms, getting stuck into lessons, and with huge smiles on their faces, too! 

Get help and support from Knowsley’s Local Offer – the one-stop-shop of information and support available for children & young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

Helping children in Knowsley to travel to school in a way that is safe, healthy and sustainable is the focus of a new plan agreed by councillors today

Pupils in Knowsley collected their GCSE results this week.

Knowsley has commissioned XenZone’s Kooth service to give young people aged 10 to 19 in Knowsley access to free online counselling and emotional well-being support.

Knowsley’s fostering families enjoyed the sunshine as guests at the CBBC Summer Social last weekend.

Primary school children from Sefton have taken part in a special community art project to help brighten up Kirkby station.

A new adoption agency covering Knowsley and other areas in Merseyside has officially launched, helping to bring children from across the region into loving homes.

Councillors have agreed an extensive programme of improvements, which will see schools right across the borough enjoy investment in their outdoor spaces.

The Train like a Jedi Change4Life programme will take your child on a galactic adventure and inspire them to get more active!

Schools across the borough chalked up improvements in Reading, Writing and Maths with many outperforming the national rate of improvement in each or all of these measurements.

Knowsley Council has completed a review of the locations of buildings where children’s centre services are delivered, in order to protect the offer for local families.

New data released by Ofsted reveals Knowsley is one of the best places in the country to send your child to nursery.

Teachers, pupils, governors and leadership teams were amongst those recognised at the prestigious Knowsley Education Awards.

St Albert’s Catholic Primary School in Stockbridge Village has unveiled a fascinating new piece of artwork involving shapes, patterns and textures, which allowed school children to be both mathematical and creative.

A new app for Knowsley parents or carers of children up to the age of five is now available to download. The app provides you with the information to decide when your child needs medical treatment or if self-care is more appropriate.

Children in Knowsley met renowned children’s author, Kate Pankhurst, and had the opportunity to find out what it’s like being a writer.

An app that sends game ideas and tips on child development to parents and carers is being used in Park Brow Community Primary School in Kirkby.

Knowsley Council’s Children’s Social Care work and practice is continuing to improve, according to the latest diagnostic review. The review,…

Agencies across Merseyside have agreed a joint way of working to help prevent child exploitation and tackle the problem of missing children.

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network supports families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition pre, during and post diagnosis.

Liverpool Century Road Club is offering cycling training with a qualified coach to keen young cyclists.

Find out the answers to all of the questions you want to know about primary school admissions.

The ‘Disrespect Nobody’ campaign which aims to prevent young people from becoming perpetrators and victims of abusive relationships is currently running. Find out where to get more information on the campaign, and how to get help and advice on abusive relationships.

400 school children from Knowsley and Sefton came together to perform in a concert to honour Sir Henry Segrave, a motor racing world record breaker.

An inspirational local pupil has used her skills and aspiration for photography to raise money to donate food to Knowsley Foodbank.

A government campaign is encouraging people to help protect children and young children by reporting any concerns of abuse or neglect. Find out some of the signs you can look out for.

Knowsley has secured new funding to help nurseries in the borough deliver 30 hours free childcare places as the number of children eligible increases.

Little Saphia wins big at the Scorpion one-to-one taekwondo competition in Barnsley.

Knowsley school’s efforts to raise standards in maths and numeracy have been shown through their achievements in the Liverpool Counts Quality Mark project.

During National Apprenticeship Week, Knowsley Council celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

Take a look at our favourite tweets from World Book Day 2018!

Despite the increasing financial pressures the council faces thanks to government cuts, the council can reassure local families that children’s centres services are protected.

Children at Blacklow Primary School were treated to a visit by local children’s author Audrey Wilson for the launch of her fun new book.

Well done to Fullerton Grove in Huyton for being judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Huyton based taekwondo club, Liverpool Elite, started the year as they mean to go on in their first competition of 2018!

Cronton C of E Primary School held an exhibition to celebrate 50 years of the school on Smithy Lane with past pupils and staff taking a walk through memory lane.

Once again, Prescot Primary School has been accepted as an Apple Distinguished School, leading the way as a centre of leadership and educational excellence.

There’s great news for schools in Knowsley with just over £744,000 of funding being secured to help accelerate educational outcomes for pupils.

A campaign by Change4Life is encouraging parents to take a closer look at the snacks they are buying for their children. Since it’s the new year, find out how you can make healthier snack choices.