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CHILDREN in Leicester who normally have a free school meal won’t miss out over the Easter break, thanks to a holiday food programme co-ordinated by the city council.

A £4MILLION project to create a new youth hub and help get young people into jobs, education and training is being launched in Leicester.

AFTER months of home learning, children across Leicester will be back in the classroom from Monday (8 March).

HUNDREDS of trees are being planted at a Leicester school as part a campaign to create a network of urban micro forests in cities across the UK.

THOUSANDS of children across the city will be offered places at secondary schools today (Monday 1 March) – with a record number of children being offered a year 7 place at a city school.

ADULTS wanting to learn new skills or explore ways of improving their wellbeing can take part in a series of free online workshops next month.

PARENTS and carers of children who will be starting full-time school in Leicester this autumn are being reminded to apply for a place before Friday’s deadline

EDUCATION bosses across Leicester have praised the city’s schools for their work to keep staff and pupils safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

EMPLOYERS in Leicester are being urged to find out about free training and expert careers advice on offer for staff at risk of redundancy. 

ADVENTURER and world record-holder Ed Stafford has been sharing tales of his epic Amazon trip with Leicester schoolchildren.

YOUNG people from Leicester with experience of being in care have won a national award for supporting each other during the lockdown.

MORE children are improving their health and contributing towards better air quality by walking to school, according to latest figures from the city council.