Children and families

School term dates, school attendance, apply for a school place, free school meals and free transport to school. Educating your child at home.

Early years, childcare and getting ready to start school.

Information, advice and services for young people.

Find local drop-in sessions, groups, courses and activities for families.

A Family Hub is a place where children, young people and their families can access support.

Previously children's centres and Young People's Service. We support families of babies, children and teenagers (0-19 years old) and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities up to 25.

Local offer for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

Report a child at risk, looking after somebody else's child, child employment certificates, performance licences, chaperoning children and referrals to children's social care.

Advice and support for your family during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

Includes previously looked after children - information for adoptive parents and those with children on a special guardianship order or child arrangement order.

How children and young people can take part and express themselves in decisions or issues that affect their lives.

How to adopt, information, events, guidance and support.

How to become a foster carer, information, training, guidance and support.