Parents and Child News & Updates
- 6th January 2026
There is a jam-packed schedule to kickstart 2026 at Walsall’s Family Hubs.
- 6th January 2026
The City of Wolverhampton Council is urging parents, carers, education staff, and professionals across the city to take part in the Department for Education’s 'national conversation' on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms.
One of the most popular stars of BBC 1 series Call The Midwife has delivered a set of at-home birth kits to help midwives support mothers giving birth across the Midlands and beyond.
Emergency care experts from Birmingham City University have revealed the dangers of ingesting button battery operated toys, warning about significant harm to people and pets.
- 22nd December 2025
The festive season has arrived for some of Walsall’s youngest patients and their families, thanks to the dedication of Neonatal staff at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
- 18th December 2025
This year’s Fostering Children’s Christmas party once again delivered a positive and inclusive festive experience for some of the city’s most vulnerable young people and children in our fostering community.
- 17th December 2025
City of Wolverhampton Council has paid tribute to its incredible foster parents and the vital role they play in caring for vulnerable children and young people, at the annual For the Love of Fostering Awards, recently.
The Hive is more than an arts venue — nestled in the centre of Shrewsbury Town, it’s a lifeline for young people seeking confidence, connection and creativity.
Parents and carers across Walsall are reminded to complete the school flu vaccination consent form if they have not already done so.
- 4th December 2025
Solihull-based adoption charity Adoption Focus is holding a free information event for anyone looking to find out more about adoption.