49% of children looked after in Wirral are between 13 and 18 years old. Cheryl wants to support children in this age group, especially those in the care system.

If you’ve ever been to St James Centre Family Hub in North Birkenhead, you’ll know it’s no ordinary building. It’s a lively, welcoming space at the heart of the community – a place where people of all ages come together to chat, learn, play, and support one another.

The teen was last month recognised for her bravery and tenacity at a prestigious awards event.

An inspection by OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) notes that “things are changing for the better”, but Wirral’s Area SEND Partnership has “considerable work remaining” to ensure a consistently positive experience for children and young people with SEND.

Charlotte was nominated anonymously in recognition of her outstanding commitment to creating positive change within her community.

The ‘Staysafe’ operations aim to tackle anti-social behaviour and identify other potential risks for young people who gather in known hot-spots during times like school holidays and when exams end.

Wirral is leading on the introduction of a new neurodiversity profiling tool for Cheshire and Merseyside. The pilot will help the borough’s neurodiverse children.

Parenting can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Across Wirral parents are supporting each other through the Being a Parent course - a free, practical, and supportive programme designed for parents and carers of children aged 2–11 years.

Wirral Council’s Compass team work directly with families and young people around a range of issues.

Help and support with finances and debts is available to all families across Wirral. Family Hubs provide a range of support for families, including free and confidential money and debt advice in partnership with Citizens Advice Wirral.

Local holiday clubs will be opening their doors to keep the young people active, engaged and learning new things.

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