Warwickshire County Council

Council highlights the support available to young carers this Young Carers Action Day – Warwickshire County Council Council highlights the support available to young carers this Young Carers Action Day

Warwickshire County Council is highlighting the support available to young carers and young adult carers this Young Carers Action Day (11 March), which can help them to balance important caring responsibilities alongside time to rest and enjoy fun activities.

Do you have experience of adult social care?  🫂

At our online event we explore real experiences of autistic adults and how we can make social care more inclusive

Thursday 19 March 12–1.30pm

Book here
https://orlo.uk/Bi4dU

#ExperienceExchange #autism #socialcare #event

Ready to Make an IMPACT? Discover Warwickshire’s SEND Youth Forum – Warwickshire County Council Are you a parent or carer of a young person with SEND? Would they benefit from connecting with others who share similar experiences to

Warwickshire's Young People's Forum for SEND is inviting parents, carers and young people to learn how they get involved and help to shape services across Warwickshire.

Staying connected is essential for our health and wellbeing 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

The Living Well webpages provide advice about keeping in touch with friends & friends online or by joining local community groups

https://orlo.uk/Living_Well_BmZyR

#LivingWell #Healthandwellbeing #Healthyageing

The Canons C of E Primary School Becomes Bedworth’s First Makaton Friendly School! – Warwickshire County Council Schools, Education, SEND and Inclusion, Makaton, Bedworth.

The Canons C of E Primary School has become the first primary school in Bedworth, and one of only two in Warwickshire, to be awarded official Makaton Friendly status.

Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.

Residents who use Direct Payments are encouraged to complete our Direct Payments survey
 Help us improve the future of social care and support in Warwickshire.  🫂

The anonymous survey closes on 22 March

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Supporting Warwickshire’s young people to find their future careers – Warwickshire County Council Employability and Skills

The first Warwickshire Skills Show, a dedicated careers event for young people aged 11-18, was held earlier last week to support future careers choices.

Recalibrating Warwickshire is the focus of latest Warwickshire County Council Cabinet meeting – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet met on Thursday 5 March 2026 at Shire Hall to consider a range of items focused on supporting resid

Find out what was discussed at the latest meeting of Warwickshire County Council's Cabinet on Thursday 5 March 2026.

The Cabinet met to consider a range of items focused on supporting residents, strengthening local services, and planning for the county’s future.

Better support for autistic adults in Warwickshire! 👥

Join our event - hear personal stories and help increase understanding of autism

Thursday 19 March 12–1.30pm

Book
https://orlo.uk/FZe7Z

#ExperienceExchange #autism #socialcare #event #coproduction #adultsocialcare

Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet meets tomorrow, Thursday 5 March at 1:45pm, and you can watch the meeting live.

📄 Agenda: democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

🎥 Watch live: warwickshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/...

Stay up to date with the decisions shaping Warwickshire.

The Government are consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system.

The changes aim to improve help and support for children and young people with SEND across the 0 to 25 years system.

Have your say here: consult.education.gov.uk/send-strateg...

Landmark consultation seeks views on major measures to protect children on social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots Government launches a landmark consultation on UK children's digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming.

Parents, guardians, and young people across the UK are being urged to shape the country’s next steps on children’s digital wellbeing, as the UK government opens the world’s most ambitious consultation on social media today.

If you receive Direct Payments, tell us how this is working for you by completing our latest Direct Payments survey📱

Your feedback will make a real difference

Only takes 10 mins to complete

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The Teenage Market is coming to Nuneaton – putting young people centre stage – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire County Council is proud to announce that it is supporting the rollout of Teenage Markets across Warwickshire, an exciting initiative that gives yo

The first Teenage Market to be supported by Warwickshire County Council will take place in Nuneaton on Sunday 22nd March, from 10am - 4pm in the Market Place!

More opportunities to get your child’s car seat checked are coming to Warwickshire – Warwickshire County Council Warwickshire Road Safety Education, in partnership with Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service, is expanding its programme of child car seat check events to of

Warwickshire Road Safety Education, partnering with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, is expanding its programme of child car seat checks to offer even greater support to families across the county.

Support for autistic adults in Warwickshire 🫂

Autistic adults often face challenges that can go unseen
Join our online event and explore strategies to improve support
Thursday 19 March, 12 –1.30pm

All welcome
https://orlo.uk/Experience_Exchange_Frbf9

#ExperienceExchange #autism #socialcare

Do you receive our weekly 'Warwickshire Update' e-newsletter? This week’s edition is packed with fresh news, upcoming events and the latest job opportunities across the county! It lands in inboxes today - subscribe on this link to be the first to read it. https://orlo.uk/7IPA6

Looking after your physical health is easier with the Living Well webpages.  🍇

Discover ways to stay fit and healthy with daily physical activities and healthy eating advice.

https://orlo.uk/2YKCC

#LivingWell #Healthandwellbeing #Healthyageing 

PINS conference strengthens regional partnership! – Warwickshire County Council Educational leaders, parent carers and school staff from across Coventry and Warwickshire came together in January for the annual PINS (Partnership for Inclusi

PINS Conference brings together schools, professionals and parent carers across Coventry and Warwickshire to share learning and strengthen support for neurodivergent children.

Talks Featuring History and Heritage this Spring at Warwickshire County Record Office – Warwickshire County Council History and heritage enthusiasts can enjoy two talks at Warwickshire County Record Office this Spring.

History and heritage enthusiasts can enjoy two talks at Warwickshire County Record Office in Spring.

The first talk, ‘The Puckerings and Warwick Priory’, takes place on Sat 7 March at 2pm. Join historian Trevor Langley as he uncovers the tale of the Puckering family, once owners of Warwick Priory.

Essential information for parents of learner drivers – Warwickshire County Council With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers&nbsp

Parents and carers are invited, by Warwickshire's Road Safety Partnership, to join a webinar designed to help families navigate the learning‑to‑drive period and beyond.

Direct Payments offers people greater control over their care.  🫂

 We would like to hear about your experiences of receiving Direct Payments  to help us strengthen the support available

https://orlo.uk/DP_Survey_wbbsV

#DirectPaymentSurvey #DirectPayments

Take steps towards a healthier and happier you🏊🏿

The Living Well webpages bring together practical advice, resources, and local services to help you stay healthy, active, and independent

Discover more  https://orlo.uk/3Bery

#LivingWell #Healthandwellbeing #Healthyageing 

Warwickshire County Council is celebrating a positive outcome from the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) assessment of Adult Social Care, which recognises the county as delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.

Read more: https://orlo.uk/9Ze4I

A parent carer is someone who cares for a member of their family who is under 18 and has additional needs, a disability or a long-term illness. Support is available to parent carers in Warwickshire. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/xGxob

Help support autistic adults in Warwickshire 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

Join WCCs online event
19 March, 12–1.30pm

Bringing together staff & people with lived experience to share stories & challenge misconception

For more information and to book
https://orlo.uk/IY1Jb

#ExperienceExchange #autism

Did you know that Warwickshire Country Parks hold regular ranger-led activities for all ages, from campfire cooking to willow weaving and wellbeing walks? Sign up for their monthly email update for the latest events and things to look out for at the parks: https://orlo.uk/qSVD7

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Please share your views with us

 Complete the Direct Payments survey 2026 to help shape the future of social care and support in Warwickshire

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Warwickshire event showcases innovation driving the future of agriculture – Warwickshire County Council Forward‑thinking ideas and cutting‑edge innovation took centre stage at the Growing Your Innovative Agricultural Resources conference, held recently&nb

Forward‑thinking ideas and cutting‑edge innovation took centre stage at the Growing Your Innovative Agricultural Resources conference, held recently at the National Farmers Union (NFU) headquarters in Stoneleigh.

Discover more: https://orlo.uk/sIgWP

Dunnington C of E Primary School Celebrates Opening of New Specialist Resource Provision! – Warwickshire County Council Specialist Resource Provision, Education, SEND and Inclusion, School,

Dunnington C of E Primary School, Alcester is delighted to announce the official opening of The Oversley, a newly established Specialist Resource Provision designed to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.