Huge congratulations to students across the county who have received exam results this summer.
If your young person still needs support deciding on where to go next they can contact the National Careers Service exams helpline for advice.
The exams and results period can cause a lot of uncertainty, having a significant impact on mental health, NottAlone has lots of mental health advice for all ages.
Minds of All Kinds is a new website from NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) providing support and resources for neurodivergent people of all ages. While it primarily focuses on Autism and ADHD, it also provides information on other neurodevelopmental profiles.
The website contains information for adults, children and young people, as well as parents and carers. Visit Minds of All Kinds for trusted information, guidance on navigating local pathways, and access to support.
From September, eligible working parents in England with children aged 9 months and up to school age will be entitled to 30 hours of funded childcare.
If you currently receive 15 hours' funded childcare (for working families), just reconfirm as usual and the code will work for the 30 hours offer in September, if you are still eligible and your provider has confirmed your increased hours.
To use funded childcare from 1 September, parents must apply by Sunday, 31 August.
Going to school regularly is important to your child’s future. Remember to keep in touch with their school if they are feeling anxious or unwell. The school are there to offer support to both children and families. You can find out more about attendance on our website.
Plan ahead for transport to and from school, morning routines and organising the correct uniform and equipment to help make the transition easier.
If your child is struggling, NottAlone also provides mental health resources and advice for young people, parents, carers and professionals that might be useful.
Nottinghamshire Day (Monday, 25 August) is a chance to celebrate everything that is great about our county. There are lots of ways to get involved in what promises to be a bank holiday weekend all about Notts!
Celebrate on Saturday, 23 August at Sherwood Forest as part of the Robin Hood festival. This free-to-attend community event is packed full of exciting activities!
Don’t forget to share your favourite places and things to do in Nottinghamshire on social media, using the #NottsDay
On Saturday, 6 September join sculptor Michelle Reader and poet Leanne Moden, Inspire’s 2025 Artist and Author in Residence, to draw, create and write about bizarre and fantastical plants.
Grow your imagination to create a magical seed packet, recycled sculpture or story to take home with you!
Festival of Food and Drink, the East Midlands’ largest celebration of local food producers and global flavours, returns to Thoresby Park for its 12th year on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September.
The family-friendly festival will have over 160 street food traders, bars, and artisan producers, plus beautiful gift, craft and homeware stalls plus a wide-range of have-a-go activities for adults and children to take part in.
For your chance to win a family ticket for one of the days, answer the following question: How many years has the festival been running?
