Young People

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.

‘Another Wintery Tale’ is an interactive storytelling experience full of brilliant puppetry and fun songs – a real winter treat! Watch a performance at Huyton Library on 30 November.

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.

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.