Children's support services

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Information and guidance relating to transportation, health and safety, childcare, attendance management, services for children in care and catering.

Attendance management and exclusions

Attendance management and exclusions guidance and information.

Childcare improvement service

Information about early years childcare for children aged 0 to five years.

Children in care

Information, guidance and useful links relating to the education of children in care.

Elective home education

This section explains our procedures for when a child is withdrawn from school to be educated at home.

Equality and diversity

Equality and diversity information, guidance and useful links

LGBT

Guidance for schools supporting LGBT staff, students and parents.

Public health and wellbeing

Guidance relating to health and wellbeing in children.

School catering

We deliver a service that meets the mandatory standards as set out in the school food plan and the requirements of the food based standards.

Supporting families

Information and guidance for families and children

Transport

Information about school transport, b_line and sustainable travel.

Virtual school

Our virtual school aims to enhance the life opportunities for children in care by supporting their education and enabling them to achieve the best they can.

Important reading

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Added: Early Help services

Content Added - 17 September 2018

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30 hour entitlement for three and four year olds with SEND

Derbyshire's response to the 30 hour entitlement for three and four year olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Adoption and fostering legislation

In November 2002, the Adoption and Children Act passed into law and, for the first time, allowed unmarried couples, including same-sex couples, to apply for joint adoption. You can also adopt as an individual.

Good practice and case studies

Examples of good practice within schools and other case studies

Five Ways to Wellbeing

The five ways to wellbeing are simple things you can do every day to help boost your mood and keep you happy.

Derbyshire information, advice and support service for SEND (DIASS)

DIASS provides independent information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

b_line

b_line – the student travel, discount and library card scheme for young people living in Derbyshire.

Applications for Attachment Aware Schools (AAS) programme 2018 - 2019

We would like to invite your school to apply to be part of Derbyshire's Attachment Aware Schools programme, as we are about to launch our fourth year.

Exclusions

Exclusions guidance

Derbyshire believes in me awards

The Derbyshire believes in me awards will take place in March 2018.

HBT bullying

Homophobia, biphobia and transphobia guidance.

English as an additional language

Information regarding learners with English as an additional language.

Cycle to Work and County Rider

Employees can sign up to our salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme − and earn a tax-free bike.

Designated teachers for children in care

Designated teachers for children in care information including network meetings.

Exclusion letters

The content of these letters has been modified to account for changes outlined in the new 2017 DfE exclusion guidance. By using these standard letters schools can be assured that they are providing consistent advice and information for parents on the next steps for their child.

Childcare information

Find childcare providers who pick up or drop off at your school.

Derbyshire Virtual School

Derbyshire's Virtual School aims to enhance the life opportunities for children in care by supporting their education and enabling them to achieve the best they can.