Family and education news archive

Wokingham Borough Mayors dazzling carol concert Christmas celebrations began in style with children from Wokingham Borough schools performing a dazzling carol concert. Some 300 pupils shared their love of singing, celebrating and sprinkling... 11 December 2019
Safe Drive Stay Alive 2019 Students from all Wokingham Borough sixth forms, including private schools, are attending this year's Safe Drive Stay Alive presentations to learn about the risks they face when behind the wheel. 18 November 2019
Addington School internship partnership launched Wokingham Borough Council and Addington School have launched a joint internship scheme to help SEND students find work after they finish education. The mutually beneficial partnership has seen four... 11 November 2019
Next phase of Addington expansion set to begin The next phase of work to expand the Ofsted rated outstanding Addington School began this week as the £4.4million project gathers pace. It means the council will be able to improve the lives of 50... 08 November 2019
A decade on patrol From building egg rockets to visiting leisure centres and residential care homes, junior wardens are set for another busy year ahead. 24 October 2019
Council reaches out to carers across the borough Do you care for a friend or family member? Would they be able to manage without your help? You may not realise you're a carer because you just see looking after them as part of your normal life. 17 October 2019
Wokingham borough residents urged to provide children with a loving home To mark National Adoption Week (14 – 20 October), Wokingham Borough Council is urging local residents to consider providing children in care with a permanent loving home. Working in partnership with... 14 October 2019
Council cuts carbon with LED lights Wokingham Borough Council is making its schools more environmentally friendly, one building at a time through a variety of energy saving programmes. First up, lighting. 08 October 2019
Together we can tackle child abuse We all play a key role in protecting children and young people from abuse and neglect but many people don't act because they fear they might be wrong. 07 October 2019
Community comes together to rehome Ashridge Nursery in Wokingham Following a devastating fire earlier this month, Ashridge Nursery has been temporarily relocated in Wokingham Borough Council's Brambles Children's Centre. 03 October 2019
Local children celebrate out of this world success with Councils summer reading challenge Wokingham Borough Council is over the moon that a supersonic 2000 medals and certificates have been presented to children across the borough who successfully completed their Space Chase Summer... 03 October 2019
Black History Month 2019 Wokingham Borough Council and the Wokingham Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Forum are set to celebrate the borough's diverse community this October during Black History Month. 02 October 2019
New facilities officially opened as part of Addington expansion A host of new facilities have been officially opened as part of the £4.4million expansion of Addington School. Two new multi-use games areas, a new sensory path and expanded car park were all... 01 October 2019
Help Wokingham Borough Council achieve carbon neutrality Do you have any ideas to help Wokingham Borough Council save the world? Wokingham Borough Council is asking residents for their ideas on reducing the council's carbon footprint in a survey that... 25 September 2019
Preparing for Brexit The UK government has launched a 'Get ready for Brexit' public information campaign to help ensure the general public and businesses are ready when the UK leaves the EU on 31 October 2019. 24 September 2019
Provisional outcomes of 2018 statutory assessments Early Years Foundation Standard (EYFS) show 77% of pupils are achieving a good level of development 19 September 2019
Fill your empty room by fostering fantastic young people With many young people starting new jobs and moving away from the family home this autumn, now may be perfect time to make use of an empty bedroom in Wokingham Borough by offering a home to a child... 18 September 2019
Local Offer Live Day for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities Wokingham Borough Council is pleased to announce this year's Local Offer Live Day (previously named CAN Family Fun and Information Day) will take place on Saturday 12 October, between 11am and 3pm at... 17 September 2019
Council celebrates summer cycling success for local children A record number of local children have thrown away their stabilisers this summer after pedalling their way to success, completing Wokingham Borough Council's Bikeability Learn to Ride course. 12 September 2019
Council adds new children and family conference facilities at Wokingham library Work to provide conference facilities at Wokingham library has begun this week which will allow them to continue to support children and families in times of need 11 September 2019

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