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Children, families and learning

Schools, children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), childcare, fostering, adoption, children's health, wellbeing and safeguarding.

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Schools
Applying for a primary or secondary school place, school term dates, schools in Suffolk, school attendance, meals, trip and home to school travel.
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Childcare information and support for parents and providers
Information, support and advice about childcare and funded early education for children aged 9 months to 4 years old.
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Children's health and children's centre services
Information about our children's centres and our children's health services which includes health visiting, school nursing and other specialist services.
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Keeping children safe
How to report a child at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. Information about private foster care, Positive Choices project, permits and licences.
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Psychology and Therapeutic Services
The Psychology and Therapeutic Services (P&TS) work with children and young people from 0 – 25 years, as well as with the adults who care and work with them.
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Fostering and adoption
Find out how to foster or adopt a child with Suffolk Fostering and Adoption, who are part of Suffolk County Council.
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Wellbeing in Education
A wide range of resources, workshops and training materials to support mental health and wellbeing.
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Early Help Assessment (EHA)
The EHA is a way of working with families who are struggling and puts their needs at the heart of decisions made about how they get help.
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Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the Local Offer
Find information and support services for families with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.
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Children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing support
Children in care and care leavers
Suffolk Youth Justice Service
Children and Young People's Portal
Suffolk Family Hubs
Support for young carers in Suffolk
Youth support and careers advice, work experience and activities
Suffolk County Music Service
Research governance
Eat Well, Feel Well
Keyworker Function
Corporate performance and risk management

Applying for free school meals

Find out if your child is eligible for free school meals, how to apply online, what happens after you apply, as well as frequently asked questions about free school meals in Suffolk. 

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