The next Childminder information session is on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Childminding can be a highly rewarding career, offering the opportunity to support children as they develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The full details are below. Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026 Time: 10am to 12:30pm Location: Burngreave Family Hub Community Network Site, … Continue reading Attend the August childminder information session
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Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report Quarter 1: April – June 2026
The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing to add value to the local economy and to the lives of Sheffield residents. This report covers the first quarter of the year - from April to June 2026. Opportunity Sheffield's Social Value team works with … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Procurement and Social Value Report Quarter 1: April – June 2026
Learn new skills at Women’s DIY Workshop
Fortem is running a three-day Women’s DIY Workshop at CDC (Career Development Centre) on Cricket Inn Road, starting Wednesday 23 September 2026. Participants will learn a range of basic DIY skills and have the chance to speak with women working in the construction industry. It is a great opportunity to build skills and confidence, whether … Continue reading Learn new skills at Women’s DIY Workshop
Attend a Childminding Information Session
Sheffield City Council is hosting a childminder information session in July. Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026 Time: 1pm to 3:30pm Location: First Start Family Hub, 441 Firth Park Road, S5 6HH Childminding can be a highly rewarding career, offering the opportunity to support children as they develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The … Continue reading Attend a Childminding Information Session
Volunteering Week: Gain new skills and help others
We’re celebrating National Volunteering Week from Monday 1 June to Sunday 7 June 2026. There are lots of ways to volunteer with Sheffield City Council. You could: support children in care through fun activities volunteer with Best Start Family Hubs help the Parks and Countryside Service in our green spaces and so much more. Volunteering … Continue reading Volunteering Week: Gain new skills and help others
Teacake Club Spring Meeting Review: Thursday 21 May 2026
The Teacake Club gathered on Thursday 21 May 2026 at Sheffield Futures. Ross Brown, Contract Manager at Opportunity Sheffield welcomed everybody to the Spring Meeting and thanked the venue team. View the whole slideshow here: Teacake Club Spring 2026Download Speakers Sheffield Futures Chris Hood - CEO Charmaine Myers - Service Manager Chris welcomed us all to … Continue reading Teacake Club Spring Meeting Review: Thursday 21 May 2026
Education and Childcare Commissioning Team runs Childminder information session
The next Childminder information session is on Friday 5 June 2026. Childminding can be a highly rewarding career, offering the opportunity to support children as they develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The full details are below. Date: Friday 5 June 2026 Time: 1pm – 3:30pm Location: Meadow Family Hub, 349 Shirecliffe Rd, … Continue reading Education and Childcare Commissioning Team runs Childminder information session
Applications for Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service Apprenticeships close soon
Sheffield City Council has three apprenticeship opportunities with the application closing date of Sunday 24 May 2026. Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service carries out repairs and maintenance to over 50,000 Council homes. This year, they are offering 12 Apprenticeship opportunities to launch your career in the Trades services with a September 2026 start. The 12 Apprenticeship … Continue reading Applications for Sheffield City Council’s Housing Repairs Service Apprenticeships close soon
Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days
Sheaf Training is running two open events in May half term on Wednesday 27 May, from 10am to 12pm, and on Thursday 28 May, from 1pm to 3pm. Potential learners, parents, carers and professionals are all welcome to find out more about the SEND Post-16 options available. Please book by calling the Sheaf Training admin team on: 0114 403 … Continue reading Sheaf Training hosts SEND Post-16 Open Days
Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Annual Report: April 2025 to March 2026
The Employment and Skills Planning and Procurement Report summarises the great work Sheffield City Council's suppliers have been doing to add value to the local economy and to the lives of Sheffield residents. This report covers the whole financial year, from April 2025 to March 2026, including the fourth quarter of the year, January to … Continue reading Opportunity Sheffield’s Social Value Annual Report: April 2025 to March 2026
Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting details announced
The Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting will take place on Thursday 21 May at Sheffield Futures, 43 Division Street, Sheffield S1 4GE. Doors will open at 9:30am for networking and refreshments, with a series of talks starting at 10am. The full agenda will be announced here, closer to the day. Teacake Club is a Sheffield … Continue reading Teacake Club Spring 2026 Meeting details announced
New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work
Opportunity Sheffield, the employment and skills service in Sheffield City Council, has commissioned seven community based individual placement and support (IPS) projects as part of the Connect to Work programme. The new activity is targeted at ‘disadvantaged groups’ identified by the Department for Work and Pensions as being eligible for Connect to Work. The new … Continue reading New targeted IPS projects launch in Sheffield for Connect to Work