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Almost all families offered their preferred school
National offer day this April saw the vast majority of Nottinghamshire families being offered a place at a school they listed. More than 95% got their first preference and more than 99% were offered one of their preferred schools.
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Temporary learning village at Ruddington school now open
Pupils and staff at St Peter’s Junior School in Ruddington have been reunited after the Easter break thanks to the completion of a new purpose-built temporary learning village. The school was forced to closed in December 2025 following the discovery of structural issues as part of routine work in the main building, and staff and pupils were moved to other schools.
Now all 350 pupils are back together and learning in the same location with plenty of classrooms, on-site catering, a school hall and provision for special educational needs. It’s believed that completion makes it the fastest-ever turnaround for a project of this type in the country.
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Recycling fun with the Nottinghamshire Waste Warriors
Want to teach your kids about recycling in a fun and engaging way? Hop onto the Nottinghamshire Waste Warriors website and enjoy a range of waste-themed activities!
Get creative, learn about recycling, and become a Waste Warrior from home.
Activities include:
- Colouring sheets
- Match the Word
- Missing Words
- Which Bin?
- Scavenger Hunt
- Search and Sort
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Learning at home survey
If you have a child under five years old, please take part in our survey to help us better understand how young children learn at home and in the community.
By sharing your experience, you can help us create resources and activities that make learning fun and accessible for all families.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and you could win a £20 Amazon voucher for taking part. Closing date is Thursday, 30 April 2026.
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Preparing for nursery with the help of family hubs
Oliver’s mum, Sarah, was worried about her young son’s confidence and social skills. Her local family hub offered the ‘Now I Am 2’ programme, as well as some parenting courses. Week by week, Sarah felt that things were beginning to change for the better.
Nottinghamshire family hubs support families from pregnancy through to young adulthood, offering help, advice and courses when needed.
Read more about Sarah and Oliver's story.
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Nottinghamshire Band of Royal Engineers Performance Day
Sherwood Forest
Monday 3 May 2026
 Pack a picnic and head to Sherwood Forest to enjoy an afternoon of excellent music performed by the Nottinghamshire Band of Royal Engineers.
Performances will take place on the amphitheatre outside the Visitor Centre at 12.00pm and 1.45pm.
Free event. Parking charges apply.
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Hands on Heritage Day
Mansfield Central Library
Saturday 16 May 2026
 Hands on Heritage Day returns to Mansfield Central Library this May!
Bringing you a variety of fun and free activities from heritage groups and organisations from across the county.
Free event. No need to book.
Visit the Inspire website for more information, news and updates.
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Win tickets to the Nottinghamshire County Show
You could be joining us on Saturday, 9 May, for the Nottinghamshire County Show, a tradition now running for 141 years.
With over 200 stalls, enjoy livestock displays, local food producers, craft stalls, countryside competitions and more. The community zone offers free family activities, from climbing walls and crafts to live performances, and you can even sit on a gritter!
Answer this question for a chance to win a family ticket (two adults and up to three children):
How long has the Nottinghamshire County Show been running?
Send your answer to competitions@nottscc.gov.uk with the subject 'County Show competition' along with your name and contact details. The deadline for entries is midnight on Thursday, 30 April.
Read our competition terms and conditions
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