Children's services
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Introducing the children's services department
Introducing the children's services department which provides a range of education and social care services for children and young people across the borough.
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Children and young people’s plan 2006-2009
The Children and Young People's Plan 2006-2009 sets out key areas for improvement and the priorities of the Council and partner agencies relating to children and young people.
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Local Safeguarding Children Board Action Plan 2008-09Local Safeguarding Children Board Action Plan 2008-09(3064 Kb)
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The children's services department has a senior leadership team who are responsible for the overall management of the new department.
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Blackburn with Darwen LEA is inspected as an LEA by Ofsted. The LEA was last inspected in January 2001. Click this link to go to the Ofsted website, where a full copy of the report is available.
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North West Collaboration for Children
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is working in partnership with five other North West councils to improve services to children and families.
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How to send compliments or complaints about the children's services department.
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Complaints about a school within Blackburn with Darwen local education authority
Occasionally things do go wrong between school and home. If you do have a complaint about a school covered by Blackburn with Darwen local education authority, here's what to do.
News
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A desperate shortage of foster carers in Blackburn with Darwen has lead to the launch of a creative new campaign. More people than ever are being urged to become foster carers to look after vulnerable children and young people in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Make a difference by fostering
Blackburn with Darwen Council's fostering service has organised a series of recruitment events.
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Give your views on new schools in your area
Drop-in events will be held across Blackburn to let you give your thoughts on two exciting new schools to be built in the borough.
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Inspectors praise children’s services
Children’s services in Blackburn with Darwen have been praised after inspectors paid an unannounced visit.
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Your chance to discover the new Pleckgate High School
You are invited to a public meeting to find out more about the exciting Building Schools for the Future (BSF) work starting at Pleckgate High School.
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Children’s centres help families beat the snow
Six out of the network of 13 children’s centres have opened across the borough to ensure services including childcare, nursery education and health sessions for mothers and babies are available in every neighbourhood area.
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Blackburn with Darwen celebrates double award
Pioneering services for children in Blackburn with Darwen have been celebrated on a national platform after scooping two prestigious awards.
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Green team eco dream for future school
A group of eco-friendly students are helping designers build green and clean schools for the future.
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Inspectors praise ‘NEET’ progress
Efforts to reduce the numbers of young people not in education, employment or training in Blackburn with Darwen have been highlighted nationally as good practice.
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Students help to shape a brand new future school
A group of inventive students all put their heads together at Blakewater Trust College to give designers ideas for one of the next Building Schools for the Future (BSF) schools.