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Record numbers of children now able to access mental health support in schools

Nearly six million children and young people can now access mental health support in their school or college – giving them the tools and resilience they need to stay in education and thrive as adults. This is around 800,000 more pupils than last year, with support teams now working in almost 11,800 schools and colleges across England. These teams are already making a clear difference. Nine in ten schools and colleges say they are improving children’s mental health and wellbeing, […]

10 June 2026 5

Borough Wide

Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

A new programme designed to improve how children, young people and families are supported is being introduced across Derbyshire through the Families First Partnership (FFP), led by Derbyshire County Council. The FFP programme will help families get the support they need earlier, making it easier to understand what help is available and where to go. It will bring services together so families do not have to repeat their story to different professionals. It is aimed at families who may be […]

3 June 2026 36

Work underway at The Mount at Over The Wall Camp

Borough Wide

Historic windows restored at former Ockbrook School as children’s charity preserves heritage for future generations

UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp has been bringing together the past and the future as it transforms the former Ockbrook School in Derbyshire ready to welcome children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Work is well underway to create bespoke, wheelchair-accessible accommodation and activity spaces in the Mount, the former nursery and junior school building. Most recently, the development has included replacing all the windows with replica designs based on those seen on the original building, which dates back […]

30 March 2026 27

Derbyshire

Screentime issues for young people discussed by County Councillors

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Toddlers on iPads, ‘infinite scrolling’, eavesdropping technology, addiction, cyber bullying and eyesight issues were all discused during a meeting on screentime for young people. At a Derbyshire County Council meeting on Monday 23rd March, councillors on the health scrutiny committee discussed the benefits and challenges of screentime for young people and children. The meeting was told screen use has been found to start as early as six months of age. It was […]

24 March 2026 42

Community Notices

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

Ruth Ann used to dread that little party invite in her daughter Aira's bag. She has multiple severe food allergies, and, every invite meant she couldn't just send her along like other children. She would be making a separate birthday cake, preparing all her own food, and packing EpiPens, antihistamines and wipes just to get through a couple of hours. Whilst the other children were dancing around with food in their hands, Ruth Ann would be running around like a […]

20 March 2026 58

Children

Record numbers of children now able to access mental health support in schools

Families First Partnership set to transform support for Derbyshire families and children

Historic windows restored at former Ockbrook School as children’s charity preserves heritage for future generations

Screentime issues for young people discussed by County Councillors

Ay Up Duck – Kids Food Allergy Support – Ilkeston

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