Children and Young People

The last year has no doubt been difficult for many people, not least families with children. Parenting can be challenging…

Two members of Knowsley’s Youth Cabinet have been nominated for a prestigious National Diversity Award, which celebrates the achievements and…

Learners from Flourish have been developing their fitness and life skills with the help of a former boxing champ

Sylvester Primary Academy in Huyton has been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools. Assessors said wellbeing was an integral part…

If your child is due to start primary school this September, you will find out their place from Friday, 16 April.

A young person with autism says she’s “excited about what the future holds” after securing a full-time job with the…

Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership is hosting a week of virtual events to raise awareness of neglect of children and young…

Over 150 young people in Knowsley will be supported into apprenticeships this year as part of the Knowsley Apprentice scheme.…

Knowsley’s Youth Justice Partnership, including the Youth Offending Service, has recently undertaken a self-assessment process which has confirmed that the…

Knowsley children, schools and families are invited to take part in a free art course, giving them the opportunity to…

Ahead of International Day of Happiness, on 20 March 2021, young people at Vibe have been sending messages of hope…

Primary school children in Kirkby are being offered the chance to have their artwork on display in Kirkby town centre.…

Schools and community groups in Knowsley can find out more about what happens to their recycling by joining free, online ‘Recycling Live’ sessions run by Veolia’s Recycling Materials Recovery Facility.

If you have a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, discover fun activities which can help boost their early language and communications skills.

Parents across Knowsley are to receive a letter reminding them of the importance of completing Census 2021. The letter to…

Partners in Knowsley and St Helens have come together to secure £753,000 of funding to support children’s mental health in…

Knowsley Council is launching the latest recruitment round for aspiring social workers to join the 14-month ‘Step Up to Social Work’ programme.

As we approach the first step in the Government’s roadmap to lifting lockdown restrictions, with schools opening to all pupils…

The council hopes to break down barriers and encourage more people who identify as LGBT+ to consider fostering or adoption.

Adoption is about providing a loving, safe and stable home and LGBT+ people are being encouraged to consider whether adoption might be right for them.

Young people have created an animation to help others who may be feeling anxious due to Covid-19

Advice to help keep your children safe from the potential hazards of blind cords.

Protecting and keeping children in Knowsley safe is at the heart of a week bringing together agencies who support children, young people and families across the borough

We’re supporting families to help children and young people to express themselves during Children’s Mental Health Week

Five Knowsley schools were among those recognised at a virtual awards evening which took place on Friday, 29 January.

Award acknowledges children and young people in Knowsley’s care are at the centre of services which affect their lives

With Knowsley currently having one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates in the country, peaking at over 1,400 cases per…

Advice to help keep your children safe from the potential hazards of button batteries

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet agreed recommendations from the Children’s Scrutiny Committee following a review of Early Help and Parental Support in the borough.

Knowsley Council’s Kirkby Gallery has teamed up with Knowsley Safari to provide a new series of virtual learning sessions led…

Festive wishes have been sent to every school child in Knowsley, with a Christmas card from The Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Vibe are inviting young people age 11-17 with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disability) to their youth programme where they can make a difference.

Stars are being displayed in windows all over Kirkby as the community comes together to spread a little Christmas cheer.

It promises to be really interesting when members from several children and young people’s groups lead discussions at December’s meeting of Knowsley’s Children and Families Board.

Covid may have delayed this year’s awards, but these schools have still been recognised for their outstanding efforts, despite the pandemic.

Roby Park Primary School in Huyton has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award following a virtual assessment.

With Knowsley in need of more foster carers because of the impact of Covid-19, you’re being asked to consider whether foster caring could be the career for you.

Adoption is about providing a loving, safe and stable home and your job, income and size of home are not important.

Knowsley Council and members of Knowsley’s Youth Cabinet are today, Tuesday 22 September, saying No More to hate crime and…

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.

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.

Road users in Knowsley are being urged to take extra care as children return to school.

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.

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.

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…

‘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.

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

As traffic starts to build up again now lockdown is easing, how do we adjust and make sure children are safe around roads?

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 of 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.