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#Childcare

Become a foster carer this New Year graphic. With a dad and soon learning to ride a bike.
“Endless Pots of Love” – Kate and Mark’s Fostering Story.
5 January 2026

For years, Kate and Mark had quietly carried the thought of fostering in their hearts. Their own children were growing…

Cllr's, fostering staff and fostering community members at the fostering film showcase event
Could you give the gift of home in 2026 for a local child in...
25 November 2025

The fostering team at North Lincolnshire Council are launching their heartfelt Christmas campaign, Give the Gift of Home, celebrating the power of family, care and belonging.  The campaign shines a light…

Fostering team at our Kinship care brunch.
The Fostering Team are shining a light on Kinship Care and...
15 October 2025

Last week (6–12 October) was Kinship Care Week, a national celebration of kinship families across England and Wales. Kinship carers…

Tom foster child with fostering family after winning his running race
Tom’s race with new foster carers
9 October 2025

Foster carers who help our children reach for the stars. That is the message of an inspiring new fostering film…

Children and Families one workforce graphic.
Community Care collaboration showcases children’s social care...
23 September 2025

In an exciting new partnership with Community Care – the UK’s leading platform for the social work sector – North…

Image announcing Barton cricket club as fostering friendly members From Left to Right Andrew Tester, Club President. Julie Reed, Cabinet Member for Childrens and Families, Laurissa Reynolds Marketing and Communication officer for fostering, Paul Bell, Vice Chairman and 1st Team Player.
Barton Cricket Club steps up to support fostering in North...
5 September 2025

Barton Cricket Club has become the latest organisation to be recognised as Fostering Friendly in North Lincolnshire, joining a growing…

Image of Business Hive members and one of our young people that took part in the reverse recruitment fair event.
Young people gain valuable skills and confidence through the...
21 August 2025

Recently, a truly inspiring event took place in North Lincolnshire, as local young people in foster care stepped into the…

Children watching a show
Millions invested into early years and education for future...
2 April 2024

Funding for young children who attend childminders, nurseries and pre-schools is set to receive a massive £6m Government cash boost…

School kids working together on a class project
£13m cash boost for schools to help children reach their full...
1 March 2024

Funding for children across North Lincolnshire is to be increased by almost £13m – with a massive £6m Government cash…

Childminder briefing sessions
£600 start up grant available for new childminders
16 August 2023

A brand-new scheme to drive up the number of Ofsted registered childminders within North Lincolnshire is backed by Government cash.…

Group of young children at nursery playing
Childcare payments rise by nearly 50 per cent for families on...
28 June 2023

Working families who get help with their childcare costs through Universal Credit are now able to access increased support with…

LiveWell North Lincolnshire - a picture of a woman and child sat in a meadow.
LiveWell North Lincolnshire – supporting people to live their...
13 March 2023

LiveWell North Lincolnshire is the new, one and only online information hub that people will ever need. With hundreds of…

Photograph of children playing with playdough and craft tools
Families can slash their childcare costs this summer
3 August 2022

Over a million families in the UK are missing out on support with the cost of childcare from the government.…

Childminders offer a unique learning space - Not a babysitter
Become a Childminder
6 June 2022

A childminder offers a professional home-based learning and education environment for children of all ages, working closely with parents to…

Not-a-babysitter
Start a new career in early years and education
11 April 2022

A new Childminder Briefing Session will be taking place on Thursday 21 April 2022 from 6pm to 8pm via Microsoft…