School_Admissions & Pupil Services

Contact for admission of children to school, exclusion appeals, mainstream school and college transport and home education.

Beyond Bullying	Information and advice to parents affected by bullying. It is packed full of advice, information and guidance on how to help your child if they are bullied.
Beat Bullying	The UK’s leading bullying prevention charity.

Parent Partnership

Do you feel that your child needs extra help at school? This service encourages equal partnership between parents / carers and the people involved with special educational needs. Choice Advisers are able to discuss your child’s secondary transfer or any special educational needs.

Complain or Comment

If you feel that you have not received the standard of service to which you are entitled, please let us know. Complaints are seen as a positive contribution to monitoring and improving our standards. Please use the Online Complaints / Comments Form

Connexions	Information, advice and guidance for 13 -19 year olds and young people with learning difficulties / disabilities up to the age of 25.  There is a parents and carers section – helping you to support your teenager
Further Education Colleges	Information and contact details for Further Education Colleges in the Leicestershire and Leicester areas.
Adult Education	Information about the range of learning opportunities available at community centres in Leicestershire, including finding the right course, help with fees and information on how to enrol.

Family Learning

Family members can learn new skills and enjoy learning together. Activities take place at a variety of locations throughout Leicestershire all year round.

Family Reading Campaign	The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that aims to change lives through literacy.
Young Gifted and Talented	The new national programme provides extra support for children and young people who have excelled in a particular area, to learn faster than others or may have high potential but are underachieving. Information on where to access resources for all gifted and talented learners aged 4 – 19 years
Libraries	Anyone can join, however young, and its free. As a member you can choose from a huge range of fantastic services available in libraries across Leicestershire.

Home Education	Parents do have the right to educate their children at home. Parents must ensure their child receives fulltime education from the age of 5.
Education Otherwise	A membership based organisation that provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school.
Access and Welfare	Contact for admission of children to school, exclusion appeals, mainstream school and college transport and home education.

Pre-schools	All three and four year olds in Leicestershire are entitled to 15 hours of free early learning and childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year. Please refer to pages 15 to 18 of the Information for Families, Parents and Carers leaflet.
Child Care Link	Information and details of childcare providers in England allowing you to search by area, town and postcode.
Help and Advice on Choosing Childcare	Discuss your childcare needs with an advisor by phoning the Family Information Service on 0116 305 6545 or emailing family@leics.gov.uk
Choosing Early Learning and Childcare	There is a lot to think about when you are choosing the right type of childcare. Please refer to pages 4 to 8 of the Information for Families, Parents and Carers leaflet.

Early Years Foundation Stage	This framework describes how practitioners should work with you and your child to support development and learning. Please refer to pages 9 to 10 of the Information for Families, Parents and Carers leaflet.
Guide to Education	Your guide to primary and secondary education in Leicestershire.

Attendance and Improvement Service	Attendance and  Improvements Officers (A&IOs) work closely with schools, families and students, placing a high priority on partnership and joint working in order to foster positive relationships and identify and assist children with school related problems including truancy and attendance issues.
Student Finance	Student Finance England administers financial help for students. It provides information and guidance to students and their parents and assesses a student’s eligibility and entitlement to support for their course of study. Call 0845 300 5090.
The Psychology Service	One child in twelve is discussed or seen by an educational psychologist at some point in their school life as a result of concerns about their progress in schools. This can only happen with the parents consent.
Free School Meals	Pupils registered at any school maintained by Leicestershire County Council may be eligible for free school lunches

EMASS

The aim of the Service is to work in partnership with schools, parents and other agencies to raise the achievement of minority ethnic pupils by: Supporting bilingual pupils' English language development Ensuring equal access to the curriculum, thereby assisting minority ethnic pupils to achieve their full potential Devising suitable teaching materials and strategies to enhance pupils' learning Strengthening links between parents, schools and the community Promoting effective parental involvement in pupils' learning.

Special Schools

There is a range of special schools throughout the County which help children with additional needs