Liverpool City Council has recently been selected as one of the 12 local authorities nationwide to benefit from an £8 million government fund dedicated to enhancing youth service provision in the city. As a result, the city council has successfully secured a grant of over half a million pounds (£546,161) from the Department for Culture,… Continue reading City council chosen as one of 12 local authorities to receive part of £8m youth transformation fund
Author: Adam Evans
Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights “significant progress” in Children’s Services
The recent monitoring visit conducted by Ofsted at Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services has revealed significant improvements in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection in May 2023. This visit, which occurred in September 2025, focused on various aspects such as the council’s… Continue reading Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights “significant progress” in Children’s Services
Liverpool social worker wins National Lifetime Achievement award
Maria Moore, a distinguished Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator at Liverpool City Council, has recently been honored with a National Lifetime Achievement Award for her remarkable work with children and families. Rising above fierce competition, she emerged as a finalist at the esteemed Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 before ultimately clinching the… Continue reading Liverpool social worker wins National Lifetime Achievement award
Liverpool’s “First class” Intern to Work scheme praised by leading national social inclusion body
Liverpool City Council’s “Intern to Work” program has been commended by a national social inclusion body for its role as one of the prominent supported internship providers in the Northwest. The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) recognized the innovative work-based study program as a first-class approach that significantly impacts youth employment, skills development, and… Continue reading Liverpool’s “First class” Intern to Work scheme praised by leading national social inclusion body
New event aims to help young people with SEND take next steps to adulthood
A new initiative has been unveiled to provide support for young individuals with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) as they transition into adulthood. The event, known as Ready, Set, Thrive: Adulthood Awaits, is set to assemble young people, families, professionals, and services in one place to offer expert advice, resources, and insights from various… Continue reading New event aims to help young people with SEND take next steps to adulthood
Liverpool social worker nominated for National Lifetime Achievement award
A Liverpool-based Senior Social Worker has been recognized for her exceptional work with children and families as she is shortlisted for a prestigious National Lifetime Achievement Award. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, has been named a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. Moore… Continue reading Liverpool social worker nominated for National Lifetime Achievement award
Care leavers hub opens its doors in Liverpool
Liverpool City Council has recently opened a new “care leavers hub” to provide support and assistance to young people with experience in the care system as they transition into adulthood. The hub, located initially at the MPAC building on Bridport Street, offers various services and facilities all under one roof, including personal support, a shared… Continue reading Care leavers hub opens its doors in Liverpool