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The strategy sets out the council’s ambitions for the next four years.

Westmorland and Furness Children's Services have today opened registration (up to 8 November 2024) for free 76 hours Targeted Short Break Activities for children or young people with SEND.

‘Love our Children’ week is a celebration of the individuality, creativity and talents of Cared for Children, either in Westmorland and Furness Care Homes, or with foster or adoptive families.

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Children’s Services have received a rating of “Good” overall following their first routine Ofsted inspection since replacing the former Cumbria County Council.

Westmorland and Furness Council announces the launch of the Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme.

Westmorland and Furness Council will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of its offices will be closed on Monday 27 May 2024.

Westmorland and Furness one of 16 schools chosen for new SEND school

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet has today approved its first Cared for and Care Experienced Young People’s Strategy.

Two children's short break care homes were recently inspected by OFSTED and received 'good' Inspection reports.

Plans to establish a new in-house Early Help Service in Westmorland and Furness have been approved.