Darlington Xtra

14/10/2026

Our ‘Let’s Talk Co-Production’ Conference and Development Session is a great opportunity to bring together leaders, practitioners, partners, people with lived experience, parents, carers and representatives from across Children's Services, Adult Social Care, Health, Education and the Voluntary and Community Sector to co-design a Darlington Co-Production Charter.
The Charter will establish a shared understanding of what high-quality co-production means across Darlington and set out collective commitments to working alongside children, young people, adults, families, carers and communities in shaping services, support and decision-making.

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25/09/2026

25/09/2026

Children's Services working hard at the Families First Staff Engagement Event 📝

22/09/2026

In this short clip, director of public health, Lorraine Hughes talk...

18/09/2026

Oral Health in Darlington 🦷

One of the main reasons for hospital admission in children and young people in Darlington is poor oral health, with tooth extraction related to tooth decay the most performed surgery on children and young people. In most cases this is preventable.

Learn more here ⬇️

Catherine & Danielle discuss oral health promotion in Darlington and why it's so important. Tooth decay/oral health is the biggest reason why children in Darlington are admitted into hospital, with the most common childhood surgery being tooth...

17/09/2026

As part of Children's Practice Week 2025 which is focusing on Domestic Abuse- Sharon, Deborah and Margaret discuss The Moving Forwards Project ran by Helen Miley.The programme uses workbooks to help workers understand and to offer meaningful suppo...

09/09/2026

📢 New adult courses starting this September!

Looking to boost your skills, get back into work, or gain a qualification? We've got a range of opportunities available for anyone aged 19+, including:

✅ Pathways to Employment programmes
✅ Courses for Working with Children & Young People
✅ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
✅ Distance Learning qualifications
✅ Functional Skills Maths, English and Digital Skills
✅ Apprenticeships (from 16+)
✅ Hobbies & Interest (subject to 2026/27 eligibility criteria)

Find out more and take the next step towards your goals:

👉Enrol today - https://tinyurl.com/ysznz4hx
🌐Visit our website - https://tinyurl.com/2hu3cesx
📞 01325 405601
📧 L&[email protected]

25/08/2026

Come and work with us❗️

📣 We’re hiring!
Have you seen the fantastic range of jobs available at Darlington Borough Council?
Including:
Systems Administrator
Housing Options Officer
Residential Childcare Worker
PA Support Officer
Support Worker (Adult Service)
Social Worker (Adult Service)
Visit: www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers to learn more about the benefits of working with us and to start your application

25/08/2026

REDUCING PARENTAL CONFLICT‼️

Are you up to date with the podcast?

Our latest episode "Reducing Parent Conflict - Resources" is available to listen to now - https://darlingtonxtra.buzzsprout.com/1950433/episodes/19407352-reducing-parental-conflict-programme-resources

& in case you missed it, you can go back and listen to the first episode here - https://darlingtonxtra.buzzsprout.com/1950433/episodes/18183474-reducing-parental-conflict-programme

21/08/2026

🌱 Volunteer Opportunities 🌱

Looking for a way to give back to your community and enjoy some time outdoors?

We're looking for volunteers to help with two upcoming projects:

📍 Haughton Memorial Garden
📅 Tuesday 15th September
⏰ 10:00am - 12:30pm

🌷 Fryers Field Bulb Planting
📅 Tuesday 17th November
⏰ 10:00am - 1:00pm

No experience needed and all equipment will be provided. Come along, meet new people, and help make our local green spaces thrive.

Interested? Get in touch to sign up by emailing [email protected] 💚