Young People

At this time, with many families at home together and parents trying to juggle work, childcare and home schooling, a “hints and top tips” document has been produced for parents / carers to help them through this challenging time.

Knowsley’s very own Rainbow of Hope is available to download and colour in to help you spread more cheer among your community.

Knowsley Council is reiterating Merseyside Police’s advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Knowsley Public Health has updated its 10 Ways to Wellbeing advice to help you and your family look after your mental health and wellbeing whilst staying at home.

Keeping teenage children entertained and explaining the importance of social distancing can be difficult – here are some tips to help parents.

Today Merseyside’s Violence Reduction Partnership has launched a campaign that’s asking the public to keep their ‘EYES OPEN’ to the…

Wednesday, 18 March is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, highlighting issues around child sexual and criminal exploitation.

St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School in Halewood is latest Knowsley primary school to receive a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following a recent inspection.

Knowsley has fascinating links to William Shakespeare so what better way to celebrate the great Bard’s birthday than with a performance of one of his best known plays.

Following the publication of two recent Ofsted reports, Knowsley Council has confirmed that positive changes have already been made to tackle issues identified at two of the council’s children’s homes.

If you are looking for information on organisations and services offering advice and/or support for children and young people under…

Do you have a view on the services offered by the Inclusion Service? Let them know how they can improve.

The Huyton high school has been recognised for its inclusive practice and ongoing commitment to developing educational inclusion.

Come along and find out about all the services and local groups that can support your child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Children at Evelyn Primary School in Prescot, recently found out about potential careers at an aspirations day.

Come and find out more about the services that can support children with special educational needs and / or disabilities in Knowsley, as well as parents and carers.

Head down to your local Knowsley library over the half term holidays for free, fun children’s activities.

Yet another Knowsley School has retained its ‘Good’ rating during their latest Ofsted inspection. Millbrook Community Primary School in Kirkby…

Young people from across Knowsley came together for the first Knowsley Schools Climate Change Summit, following the borough’s declaration of a Climate Change Emergency.

‘The Kirkby Child’ is a model made up of core values and skills that are important to pupils in Kirkby and are what all pupils can work towards in and out of school.

Congratulations to staff, parents and pupils as the school retains top grading from inspectors.

Knowsley’s Director of Public Health has published a new report – Keeping Knowsley Active – on the importance of leading…

All superheroes need a name and school children in Knowsley are being given the chance to help name the region’s…

Hope Primary School in Huyton is the second primary school in Knowsley this month that has retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection rating.

Northwood Community Primary School in Kirkby has maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, following an inspection last month.

Children in Knowsley have been celebrating completing ‘Arts Award Explore’, a national qualification involving a series of fun storytelling and bookmaking workshops.

Pupils and staff at Halewood Church of England Primary School are celebrating after topping the Department for Education’s table for Key Stage 2 SAT results.

More than 350 children performed in this year’s Shakespeare Schools Festival, the world’s largest youth drama festival.

An exhibition of the winning photographs entered into Knowsley’s Year of the Environment Secondary Schools Photographic Competition is being staged at venues across the borough.             

Parents of babies who haven’t yet had a 12-month developmental check with their health visitor can now do this at their local Knowsley children’s centre.

Year 10 pupils were able to find out about the potential career prospects available in the build environment sector when construction company Kier visited their school.

A landlord is appealing for young people in Stockbridge Village who are passionate about making a difference where they live to get involved with its new community project.

Find out more about how the Lee Cooper Foundation is working with young people to improve mental health in Knowsley.

Sylvester Primary Academy in Huyton has maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating following an inspection last month.

St Mark’s in Halewood has retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating meaning 88% of the borough’s primary schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or above.

Congratulations to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Knowsley Village – the first school in the borough to achieve the prestigious Wellbeing Award.

Congratulations to the four Knowsley schools who were recognised at a prestigious ceremony last night. 

Another primary school in Knowsley has secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating – the second this month.

Congratulations to this Stockbridge Village primary which has recieved a very positive Ofsted report, moving it up to a rating of ‘Good’.

Female tech experts of the future are being encouraged to aim high thanks to a new project working with students at Kirkby High School. 

Over 350 children from 15 schools in Knowsley are performing in Shakespeare Schools Festival 2019.

More than 100 pupils from schools across Kirkby will be recognised for their excellence attendance at a celebration event this week.

Twelve students from All Saints High School have joined Knowsley’s first Fire Cadet Unit. The scheme, which began last month, has already made a positive impact on the young people’s lives.

A play created by a group of young people from Knowsley explores the difficult issue of knife crime.

Knowsley’s new ‘deal’ means additional support for families who foster, including an increase in the available training, support and long service awards on offer.

Kirkby’s Tower Hill Community Centre is looking for the next big star of the stage for its brand new Showstoppers…

Apprenticeships are creating opportunities for thousands of young people in Knowsley – and local businesses are feeling the benefit too.

Knowsley’s Youth Offending Team has been awarded for the positive way in which it works with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Pupils across the borough have been finding out their GCSE results today – with many success stories being celebrated in our local high schools.

Parents knows it can be a challenge to encourage the children away from the TV, games console or other device. But now help is at hand with the return of the 10 Minute Shake Up campaign from Change4Life!

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.