Schools and learning

• Enjoy free and low-cost family fun in Leicester this half term

  5 February 2026

  3 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this half term can enjoy dozens of activities in Leicester that won’t break the bank.

• Ofsted finds that SEND partnership provides effective support - but more to be done

  25 November 2025

  4 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are benefiting from a strong multi-agency approach which supports their needs effectively, according to a recent Ofsted inspection of the partnership which delivers services.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  17 November 2025

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of activities during the Christmas holidays.

• Young people can have a say in shaping Leicester’s future

  10 November 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Young People’s Council (YPC) have designed their first survey to seek the views of young people living, working or studying in the city.

• Libraries and Haymarket hub will offer a Warm Welcome

  29 October 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S Warm Welcome initiative is returning for the winter months – with an extended programme including a new city centre venue.

• Pop into Highcross and find out more about adult learning

  27 August 2025

  2 minute read

  A POP-UP shop at the Highcross shopping centre will give people the chance to find out more about adult learning and sample some of the courses on offer.

• Get up and go with free family activities

  10 July 2025

  2 minute read

  FREE family activities will be on offer in neighbourhoods across Leicester throughout the summer holidays.

• Guide to low-cost summer fun in Leicester now online

  9 July 2025

  2 minute read

  FAMILIES looking for a low-cost day out this summer should check out what’s on in Leicester’s children’s centres, libraries and museums.

• Join in a summer of fun at Leicester Libraries!

  30 June 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER Libraries have launched their annual reading challenge, with free fun activities on offer over the long summer holidays.

• Summer festival and singing mark school’s official opening

  24 June 2025

  2 minute read

  AN OUTSTANDING school in Leicester has celebrated its new building with an official opening event.

• Sign up now for summer activity scheme!

  13 June 2025

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are invited to sign up for free summer activities before the deadline on Friday 27 June.

• Schools and workplaces to take part in Clean Air Day

  12 June 2025

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER schools and workplaces are getting ready to take part in Clean Air Day.