Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent
The bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.
Devon Youth Parliament to host litter picking week
As a part of their Greener Devon campaign, Devon Youth Parliament are hosting a countywide ‘Clean Up Devon’ week during the upcoming May half term holiday.
Devon County Council launches new strategy to support children and young people with SEND
Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND are being invited to join a virtual roadshow event to find out more about the new strategy.
Let’s Get Chatting campaign launches across Devon
A new campaign focusing on the importance of speech, language and communication in children from antenatal to five years old has launched this week.
The Big Ask: national consultation with young people
The survey from the Children’s Commissioner for England will be live from 19 April until May 19 and asks young people across the country to set out their priorities for improving childhood post-COVID.
Meal boxes delivered to families with young children across Devon
Two thousand meal boxes are being delivered to families with young children this Easter holiday in an initiative designed to help those who are struggling during the pandemic.
Free holiday time activities and meals for children aged 0 to 18
Children and young people are being invited to attend holiday-time activities, with free healthy meals, over the Easter break.
Vaccines for parent carers of clinically vulnerable children
If you are a parent carer of a clinically extremely vulnerable child or young person in Devon, you may be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Important changes to the Disabled Children’s Service Direct Payments policy
As Government restrictions ease, the flexibilities to the Direct Payment policy will end at midnight on Sunday 18th April 2021.