Foster for Swindon
Swindon Foster Carers Needed... especially carers willing to foster older children and teenagers.
Swindon Borough Council's Foster Carers play a critical role in the lives of our community's most vulnerable children and young people. All these individuals make a positive and lasting difference to children and young people's lives. Swindon Borough Council has approximately 155 'Foster Families'. These Carers are well trained and skilled in working with what can often be challenging behaviours. They are all highly committed to children and young people..Click here for the full article..
Swindon Youth Partnership Event -Thursday 30th June 2011
The Swindon Youth Partnership Event took place on Thursday 30th June 2011. A report of the event is available here.
Barnardo's Big Toddle fundraising event - Wednesday 29th June 2011
The Barnardo's Big Toddle took place on 29th June at RLK Primary School. It was a short sponsored walk for toddlers and their families, with fun animal activities along the way. The event was for families with children aged 0-5 years and toddlers dressed up as their favourite creature for the day. More information on the Big Toddle is available here. The event also received coverage in the Swindon Advertiser. For more information on the Big Toddle event please contact RLK Children's Centre, Westcott Street, Swindon. Telephone 01793 525830 or e-mail barnardosinswindon@barnardos.org.uk
Home and Away Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities
Swindon Borough Council's Home & Away Scheme provides overnight short breaks to children with disabilities. According to government statistics there are 3690 disabled children living in Swindon. Home & Away is a family based care scheme which was set up to enable children with disabilities to enjoy short breaks away from home on a regular basis. Short break carers give parents a much needed rest from caring for their child and an opportunity for the child to gain independence and widen their horizons...... the full article is available here along with how to find out more information about becoming a Home and Away short break carer.
Swindon is Growing! Swindon is Changing! Swindon Core Strategy and Development Management Policies
This is a time of challenge and opportunity for Swindon Borough. Whilst the building blocks for successful economic growth remain, against a background of economic recession and public sector spending cuts, the need to plan responsibly and realistically is of greater importance. We have a responsibility not only to deliver the much-needed regeneration of the town centre but also plan for the growth in a way that benefits existing and future residents of the Borough. Sustainable development is not just about providing homes, local jobs and a vibrant and successful town centre; it is also about creating inclusive, cohesive, safe and healthy communities. Fundamental to this is the timely delivery of adequately funded infrastructure..... click here for full article
The consultation ran from 24th March to 19th May 2011.Link