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A young man is guided by a woman as he tries his hand at screen printing

Creative careers festival takes root in Derby

27 February 2026

Derby Promise's first Roots festival transformed Electric Daisy into a careers marketplace.

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Breaking fostering myths: Count yourself in, not out

26 February 2026

Busting 12 common fostering myths in the East Midlands and showing how your local council supports carers every step of the way.

Anti-racism education programme launches in Derby schools

20 February 2026

A city-wide anti-racism programme has officially started rolling out in schools across Derby as part of the Council’s commitment to build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Foster carer Debbie Downer

Debbie’s fostering story - Just do it

18 February 2026

Debbie’s fostering journey shows how compassion and courage can transform children’s lives.

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Teachers unite to connect students with STEM careers

17 February 2026

A Derby Promise event in the city focused on ways to inspire and motivate students to pursue careers related to subjects they love.

A group of children taking part in a creative activity inside a sunny Derby Market Hall

A promising year ahead for the city’s children

13 February 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an even more exciting year for Derby’s children and young people, with a growing calendar of fun and engaging events from Derby City Council’s Derby Promise programme.

Harman and Munti in Osnabruck

Former Youth Mayors strengthen ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of major anniversary

13 February 2026

Two former Youth Mayors have shared memories from a trip to Osnabrück that strengthened ties with Derby’s twin city ahead of a momentous year for the twinning partnership.

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Inspiring creative careers at new Roots festival

12 February 2026

Derby City Council’s Derby Promise is kicking off its calendar of events for 2026 with Roots, an exciting afternoon of creative careers inspiration.

Derby City Council colleagues hosting an apprenticeship booth

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Launch your career

12 February 2026

Apprenticeships are real jobs which allow you to earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain skills and valuable work experience. All while studying a qualification.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ History Month and local foster families

9 February 2026

Foster for East Midlands Councils celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, inspiring people from all backgrounds to foster and transform local children’s lives.

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