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Child-minding
information
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Information and advice to parents and carers looking
for registered childcare, people thinking of going
into childcare as a career or setting up as a
provider, providers looking for training and funding
options and employers looking at childcare solutions
for their employees
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Childcare - out
of school hours
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Out of school hours services for children, usually
based in or near schools. The service is available to
all families in the local area however local
priorities for places may apply.
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Extended
schooling provision
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An extended school provides a range of activities and
services, often beyond the school day, to help meet
the needs of its pupils, their families and the wider
community.
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Heritage
Services
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Instrumental
provision - assisted purchase scheme
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The assisted instrument purchase scheme is strictly
for pupils attending community schools who receive
musical tuition as part of the curriculum. This
allows students to purchase new instruments without
paying VAT.
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Instrumental
tuition
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Individual or group tuition may be offered to both
primary and secondary school pupils. Instrumental
tuition also supports a wider musical experience
through participation in ensembles, bands, orchestras
and choirs.
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Licence
- children and young people - employment byelaws
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The LEA issues licences for school age children to
perform in the theatre or on television. Before
granting a licence the Education Authority will
liaise with the Headteacher of the child's school to
ensure that the child's education will not suffer
should that licence be granted.
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Musical
instrument hire
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Parents and carers can hire an instrument for their
child to use in music lessons at school.
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School
- clubs and activities
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Schools may offer clubs and societies for students
during lunch times, after school and during school
holidays
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School
- holiday schemes
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Out of school holiday playschemes which provide care
for school-aged children during school holidays, are
usually on school premises or in local community
buildings. The LEA generally operates a booking
system, offering remaining places on a first come
first served basis.
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School
- visits
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Schools or the LEA may arrange visits by pupils from
short trips to local parks or museums to overnight
stays in foreign countries. It is essential that all
such visits are carried out with the highest regard
for the safety and welfare of the pupils taking part
in them.
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School
- work experience placements
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Pupils from the start of year ten can take part in
work experience which allows pupils to learn about
the world of work and experience the key skills
needed in the workplace. The LEA assists pupils in
finding a placement and offers support and advice for
pupils during their placement.
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Sports
- clubs directory
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A directory of local sports clubs and organisations
which provide sporting facilities to local residents.
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Sports
facilities
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Publication of details of sports facilities provided
by the local authority. This would usually include
locations, facilities available, charges, opening
hours etc.
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Sports
pitches and courts
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Information and booking facilities for sports
facilities owned and managed by the local authority
(or on their behalf) which are available for hire to
local residents, businesses and sports clubs.
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Trading
standards - education
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Trading standards and food safety officers may offer
talks to schools, groups and businesses promoting
consumer rights and food safety awareness.
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Young
people's drop-in activities
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This service provides details of youth clubs as well
as information about a wide range of drop-in
activities for young people in the area.
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Young
people's organised activities
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Provision and support of a range of educational
services and social activities for children and young
people.
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