Kirklees families to benefit from free childcare up to age of 14
A local authority in West Yorkshire has announced plans to trial free childcare for parents of children up to the age of 14.
By Mathew Little, Monday 20 August 2012
A local authority in West YKirklees council is offering free childcare for children up to the age of 14.
Kirklees Council, which covers areas including Huddersfield and Dewsbury, is to trial the scheme for families on jobseeker’s allowance.
Up to 25 hours free childcare during term time will be made available for children up to the age of 14 from eligible families. The families of children with special educational needs or a disability will be entitled to take part in the initiative until their children turn 18.
Mehboob Khan, leader of Kirklees Council, said the scheme would be one of the council’s flagship programmes for supporting families.
“Evidence suggests that children who attend high-quality childcare settings are better prepared for starting school and perform better as they move through the education system,” he said.
‘Meet the Truckers’ event builds excitement before weekend convoy
Visitors to the Forum were kings of the road on Saturday when they had the chance to meet the people behind the wheels of the East Coast Truckers.
Lucy Wright Monday, August 20, 2012
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Trucks parade along the A47 at Blofield for the East Coast Truckers 2011 convoy to Pleasurewood Hills. Photo by Simon FinlayTrucks lined up outside the Forum from 10am until 4pm on Saturday and people could sit in the cab, talk to the drivers and listen to live music.
Campaign for baby bereavement suite at Yeovil hospital
19 August 2012 Last updated at 11:55
A group of Somerset parents and midwives is hoping to raise enough money to build a baby bereavement suite at Yeovil District Hospital.
The Snowdrop Group wants to raise £20,000 to build the facility to help people who have lost a baby.
