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.   The Government will publish the Schools White Paper later this year, setting out plans to improve SEND support and ensure every child and young person can thrive. Ahead of this, it is running a series of events across England and onl

The City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet has approved proposals to launch an initial consultation on plans to expand Colton Hills Community School.   The expansion will create space for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, and 395 permanent places across Years 7-11 by September 2031.   The proposals are designed to meet the growing demand for secondary school places in the south east of the city, and form part of a phased programme of works already underway.   Council

Children and young people can enjoy a merry and active Christmas break, courtesy of Wolverhampton’s Yo! Active.   It is offering an exciting programme of festive fun over the Christmas holidays, and places can be booked now.   Delivered by the City of Wolverhampton Council, WV Active and Wolves Foundation, Yo! Active is open to children and young people aged up to 18, or 25 for care leavers or those with a disability.It offers a wide range of free activities all year round –

The City of Wolverhampton Council has formally approved the permanent expansion of Green Park School, creating an additional 27 places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).   The decision, taken by Cabinet last week following the completion of statutory consultation processes, will see an extension built on the existing school site. The number of places will increase by 27 from September 2027.   Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet