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Find secondary schools

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Choosing a secondary school is an important decision that you and your child will have to make. Before you decide on choosing a school arrange to visit your local secondary schools to get a feel for their ethos and their values. During the autumn term,…

Financial support / healthy start scheme

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Page contents Start 4 life Healthy Start Healthy Start vitamins Sure Start maternity grant Start 4 life Start4Life Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood. Healthy Start If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that…

Helping your child learn at home

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As a parent you are your child’s first teacher. Learning happens in the everyday moments you share with your child, and you play an important role in your child's development and learning. Everything you and your child do together will teach them important lessons that…

Child employment

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This guidance is about the rules which apply to the employment of children of compulsory school age. A young person is still of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of the school year (1 September – 31 August) in which they reach…

Childcare and early years education choices

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There are different types of childcare options available and what you decide on will depend on your needs as a family. When choosing childcare for your child have a look at all options and find the ones that will best suit your child. If your child…

Complaints about our children, adults and public health services

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. If you are unhappy with the service that you are receiving…

Further education (post 16)

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As a young person, you will need to make decisions about the next phase of your education choices as you move through secondary school. After year 11 you could choose to stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a further education (FE) college, or with…

Young people's drug and alcohol support

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The Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service is based within South Gloucestershire. It is a confidential service that provides support for young people, such as : someone to talk to advice and information on reducing harm on-going sessions to explore issues that feel difficult If…

Sexual health information for young people

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For information about our specialist sexual health service provider’s opening times visit the Unity Sexual Health website. Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of…

What to do if you are worried about your child's progress and development

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All children make progress and develop at different rates and at different ages. There is a wealth of information available which is useful as general guidance about childhood milestones, but remember, your child is unique and you know them best. Speech, language and communication needs…

Early years pupil premium

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Page Contents Early Years Pupil Premium Eligibility criteria How to apply Early Years Pupil Premium Nurseries, schools, childminders and other childcare providers can claim extra funding through the Early Years Pupil Premium. This funding is used to support children’s development, learning and care. The Early…

Community learning and skills service

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FREE* Courses coming January 2024 Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS), are pleased to bring you our new course offer starting January 2024. Please also refer to our online Course App for more detailed information and any updates to course listings: South Gloucestershire Community Learning Courses.…

Support for families affected by drugs or alcohol

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The Families Also Matter (FAM) service can help families and others affected by someone else’s drug and alcohol use by supporting them with relevant information, coping strategies and problem management. Developing Health and Independence (DHI) also promotes the benefits of families being involved positively in…

Higher education

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In year 12 and 13 you will need to decide whether to you want to continue with your education and obtain further qualifications, look at training alternatives such as higher-level apprenticeships or decide to look for a job. Here we show what you need to consider if you decide to…

Youth centres

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South Gloucestershire Council commissions youth activities through four contractors and their subcontractors: Foundation for Active Community Engagement (FACE) Creative Youth Network Learning Partnership West Diversity Trust. More information on specific youth centres in the area including session times, locations and themes is available on their…

Online safety for young people

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The South Gloucestershire Children’s Partnership website provides advice and guidance for young people on online safety. Visit the on line safety page for more information on: How to stay safe What is online abuse Online grooming Childnet is a charity that works to make the…

Understanding exclusions

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A school exclusion happens when a head teacher decides that your child is not allowed to attend school either at lunchtime, for a fixed period or permanently, in response to a breach of the school’s behaviour policy. During the exclusion, your child must not come…

Domestic abuse

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Page contents Next link Plus Types of domestic violence Get support Support offered by libraries Next Link Plus Next Link Plus provides support services for women, men, children and members of the LGBT community in South Gloucestershire who are or have been victims of domestic…

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