A Cumbrian foster carer, who herself grew up in a fostering household, is sharing her story as part of Sons and Daughters Month - the annual celebration of the vital contribution that the children of foster carers make.
Cumbria County Council's Virtual School is encouraging local schools to enter The Cumbria Pupil Premium Plus Awards and be in with the chance of winning a number of cash prizes, including £2,500 for winning schools in north, west and south Cumbria.
Ofsted inspectors have concluded in a report published today that Cumbria County Council’s Community Learning Service is a good provider - judging the service as ‘good’ across the board.
A £1.4m extension featuring two new classrooms at Houghton C of E Primary School, near Carlisle, was officially opened today by Cllr John Bell, Chairman of Cumbria County Council.
Cumbrian young people have been voting in the national Make Your Mark ballot, a campaign to encourage 11-18 year olds to vote on their top issues.
Cumbria County Council is inviting potential foster carers in Carlisle to events this week
Right now in Carlisle and Eden there is an urgent need for more foster carers to provide supportive, safe and happy homes for children who can no longer live with their birth families and have come into the care of the Local Authority.
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