Children and Young People

Knowsley’s arts in libraries project presents the comic capers of the Rubbish Shakespeare Company live on Facebook – and for a further four weeks.

An adoptive family from Merseyside feature in a new national campaign highlighting most people have what it takes to be a good adoptive parent.

Knowsley Council wants your views on its new draft Travel Support Policy for people with with special educational needs (SEND)…

New NHS-approved guidance offers tips and advice for parents and carers on how to support children’s mental wellbeing.

Carers looking after vulnerable young people or adults with disabilities in Knowsley are to be given additional payments to cover the costs of caring during Covid.

The new academic year has begun across Knowsley and everyone can play their part in ensuring we can maintain safe…

You can now apply online for free two-year-old childcare. If your child is eligible, 15 hours of free term-time childcare may be accessed.

Knowsley’s Road Safety Team is urging everyone to take extra care as the schools return this week. Many of us…

As part of Knowsley’s Short Breaks Programme, grants are now available to support organisations working to improve the lives of…

Knowsley Council’s School Attendance Service has launched a new Advice Hub to offer guidance to parents and carers. With the…

With September fast approaching, the borough’s schools, colleges and education providers are gearing up to reopening their doors for the new academic year.

With only a week left before Knowsley children return to school the council is sharing information on transport and how…

Knowsley Council is warning residents not to turn to loan sharks to pay for school uniforms.

With GCSE results and a September school return on the horizon, many young people in Knowsley may be feeling anxious, which impacts on their mental health. Thankfully help and advice on any issues young people in Knowsley may be facing is only a phone call or a touch of a button away.

Students across Knowsley have today found out which grades they have been awarded in their GCSEs.

With the summer holidays almost drawing to a close, families across Knowsley are preparing for the start of the new school term in September.

The annual Slavery Remembrance Day is held on 23 August. On this day in 1791 an uprising of enslaved Africans on the island of Saint Domingue (modern Haiti) began. It was a crucial event in the fight to end the European transatlantic slave trade.

Enjoy silly stories and games with Robin Simpson from the comfort of your own home!

Celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter with this year’s summer reading challenge!

If you are collecting A Level results today, here’s what you need to know, and where to get advice about next steps.

The Princes Trust Team Programme offers young people aged 16 – 25, who are not in employment or training, the opportunity to join a 12 week, free course which will boost their skills, confidence and future job prospects.

We’re highlighting the range of support available to help mums in Knowsley breastfeed as part of #WBW2020

Knowsley children have been set a summer challenge to learn more about road safety. More children are killed or seriously…

Prescot based Imaginarium Theatre are launching the Imaginarium Drama School.

Evelyn Community Primary School in Prescot has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award. The school was recognised as outstanding in…

Children across Knowsley will be able to access free cyclist training during the school holidays. BikeRight! are running the courses…

Children at Kirkby Church of England Primary school designed posters that were displayed along site hoardings at the 12-acre GMI retail park development project in Kirkby

The majority of parents want to see children’s characters removed from unhealthy foods, according to a report. ‘Pester Power or…

St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School in Huyton is the latest school to achieve the Wellbeing Award – demonstrating that…

The school summer holidays is about to begin – and as usual there are a range of activities to keep children and young people entertained in Knowsley. 

‘Moving Up’ is a must read for anyone with children starting secondary school to help prepare your child for travelling to school on their own for the first time

Alt Bridge School in Huyton has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award.

Yew Tree Primary Academy in Halewood has once again retained the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) for the third year in a row – Flagship status – following an online review in May.

This summer holiday, a series of online summer clubs are being offered to children in Knowsley as an alternative to sessions which meet in person. 

This summer, the whole family can take part in SNAP (Sports, Nutrition, Active Play) free family activities across Knowsley.

‘Select and Collect’ is the new way to borrow books from 13 July at Huyton Library and will be available at Kirkby, Halewood and Prescot branches from July 27.

To ensure Government meets the full costs of free school meals over the summer holidays Knowsley schools must make a last minute transfer to the national FSM system

Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM) is relaunching as Vibe, with a new brand and a new approach to youth services.

More schools in Knowsley are now open for educational purposes for targeted year groups and all schools have remained open…

Young people in Knowsley are being given the opportunity to have their say on services and facilities available to them…

Knowsley Council is welcoming news that the Government has now agreed to fund the cost of free school meals during the forthcoming school summer holidays.

Children and young people who usually attend Knowsley’s Short Breaks Service are joining in with a range of exciting activities online.

We’re highlighting the range of support available to help mums in Knowsley breastfeed during lockdown as part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week

Our roads – and how we use them – have changed lately – but the importance of teaching children basic road safety remains the same. Find out more.

A statement on the re-opening of schools in Knowsley.

Eligible children in Knowsley will receive vouchers for free school meals during half term, after Knowsley Council put pressure on Government to fund it.

Knowsley Council’s Green Spaces team have come up with some ideas to help us stay connected with nature from the comfort our own homes.

Is your family eligible for help from a new £37m fund for low-income families with seriously ill or disabled children.

With parents and carers juggling work and home schooling, the borough’s schools have come together to share some useful tips and advice.

Does your child have a fantastic teacher? Take part in this national campaign and let them know they’ve made a difference!

Practical help for parents and carers whose children are affected by bereavement during these difficult times.

This Foster Care Fortnight Knowsley’s Fostering Service is asking people to think about whether this rewarding role might be right for them.

As Knowsley moves to adopt the national free school meals eligibility system families are urged to check and apply so they don’t miss out on means tested free school meals.

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) funding will provide additional support for adoptive families during these challenging times.

Families urged to check if they might be eligible for means tested free school meals support.

VE Day 75th anniversary events will be scaled back due to the ongoing pandemic but there are still plenty of ways you can mark the special day at home.

The #StreetSmiles campaign is calling on people to create a ‘smiling sun’ and display it in their windows, brightening the day of the refuse collectors and other key waste and recycling workers.

At this challenging time, everyone is being asked to be even more vigilant and to report any concerns they may have about possible child abuse.  

New online learning resources are available – plus, the Government is promising equipment to help disadvantaged pupils access the internet.

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 Library Service has been busy sourcing a whole range of FREE online resources to help you keep your children entertained and learning while staying at home.

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.

Information to help children understand what coronavirus is has been produced.

As Regional Adoption Agency, Adoption in Merseyside (AiM), reaches its second anniversary it’s appealing for anyone who could give a child the security of a forever home to get in touch.

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.

Knowsley Council has introduced a new voucher scheme for Knowsley school children who receive free school meals.

 If you want to make a difference to children and young people in Knowsley our fostering team is still available to answer any of your questions.

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.

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.

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.