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Ambitious plan to improve support for Barnsley's children and young people with SEND is set out
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (372+ words) Our Cabinet members will consider a major new SEND Reform Plan at their next meeting on Wednesday, 17 June. The plan responds to the Government's national SEND reform agenda, which is driving changes across England to deliver earlier help, more consistent…...
Top marks for Barnsley's SEND support under new Ofsted framework
3+ week, 1+ day ago (726+ words) Barnsley's support for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been recognised in a new Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) Area SEND inspection, carried out between 2 and 6 February 2026." Under the new national inspection…...
International Women's Day event at Base 71
3+ mon, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) Nearly 100 young women from secondary schools across Barnsley came together on 6 March 2026 at Base 71 to mark International Women's Day with a full'day event focused on inspiration, aspiration and opportunity. The event was organised by Barnsley Council's BYouth Young People's Service,…...
Barnsley Youth Choir primary school partnerships
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (241+ words) Barnsley Council Barnsley Youth Choir primary school partnerships The Barnsley Youth Choir primary school partnership is transforming music education across the borough, giving thousands of children the chance to take part in high'quality singing workshops led by expert vocal leaders....
Get Into Games careers festival
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (409+ words) Get Into Games is coming to Barnsley. Later in 2026, Get Into Games, the UK's largest touring event dedicated to careers in the games industry, will be coming to Barnsley, giving young people the chance to explore one of the country's…...
North Star Science School
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (230+ words) In 2025 the Great Childhoods Ambition sponsored three schools to take part in the North Star Science School - a proud milestone for the borough. North Star 2025 brought together Amazelab, Barnsley Civic, Pit Stop Productions, and Barnsley secondary schools to co'create an…...
Primary Poetry Slam - poetry event for primary schools
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (208+ words) Primary Poetry Slam'Barnsley Council Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Building confidence and community through poetry In 2025 the Great Childhoods Ambition partnered…...
Hear from partners working with us on the Great Childhoods Ambition
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (73+ words) During 2025/26, the Great Childhoods Ambition (GCA) has worked alongside more than 40 partner organisations to deliver a wide range of activities. Read on to hear from our partners about what it's been like working with us to help make great childhoods…...
Into Games workshops for schools
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (168+ words) Inspiring careers in gaming: free workshops for years 7 to 9. Barnsley secondary schools can access one'hour Into Games careers workshops, fully funded by the Great Childhoods Ambition. Delivered by local video'game professionals from studios such as Sumo and Cast Iron Games,…...
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workshops for primary schools
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (252+ words) Fully funded science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) workshops for Barnsley primary schools. As part of the Great Childhoods Ambition, Barnsley primary schools can access fully funded STEM workshops during the 2025/26 academic year, giving every school the opportunity to offer…...