BLOG: “Involving children in consultation, planning and decision-making, is a must-do”

Three school children in blue school uniforms and an adult sitting at a table

Hearing what residents think about Council-run services and the services they would like to see in the future is very important to us. And that includes listening to children and young people. Here, Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational Attainment and Skills Cllr Lila Bennett explains why the Liverpool Schools’ Parliament is such an important forum … Read more

Leading Liverpool education project has HEARTS of gold

AN INNOVATIVE Liverpool education project that supports some of the city’s most vulnerable children has won a teaching “Oscar” this weekend. The Liverpool HEARTS Project Team, which is led and funded by Liverpool City Council’s Virtual School in partnership with Hope School, received a prestigious gold Pearson National Teaching Award for its work to introduce … Read more

Liverpool schools honoured at Educate Awards 2023

Three Liverpool schools have scooped top prizes at the Educate Awards 2023. Now in its twelfth year, the event showcases the hard work and creativity in the education sector across the north west, from STEM and performing arts to sports and literacy. The awards also recognise the individuals who bring schools and colleges to life, … Read more

Liverpool Calling: The Results Are In

Crowds at the Eurovision Village in Liverpool 2023

Ground-breaking research has found that hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 delivered a £54million economic boost to the Liverpool City Region.  In a first for any Eurovision Song Contest host city, a Multi-Agency Evaluation Steering Group led by Liverpool City Council, has commissioned five in-depth, independent evaluations – the interim results of which will be … Read more