Schools and learning

• Join in a summer of fun at Leicester Libraries!

  30 June 2025

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  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

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  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

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  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

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

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

  20 May 2025

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

• Council proposes new policy on SEND school transport

  2 May 2025

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  FOLLOWING extensive consultation, Leicester City Council has revised its proposals to end post-16 school transport funding for young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND).

• Ribbon cutting marks completion of Elmbrook School refurbishment

  17 April 2025

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  WORK is now complete on a £5.5million refurbishment project at Elmbrook School in Leicester.

• 96% of children in city get their first choice of primary school

  16 April 2025

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  THOUSANDS of children across the city will be offered a place at a primary school today, with 96% of Leicester children gaining a place at their first-choice school, and 99% getting a place at one of their top three preferred schools.

• Leicester school celebrates outstanding status

  10 April 2025

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  AN OUTSTANDING school in Leicester has been praised for maintaining standards in a recent Ofsted inspection.

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

  3 March 2025

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  CHILDREN in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for free activities during the Easter holidays before the deadline on Sunday 30 March.

• Increased percentage of children in Leicester get their first choice of secondary school

  3 March 2025

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  THOUSANDS of children across the city will be offered places at secondary schools today (Monday 3 March) – with an increase in the percentage being offered their first choice.

• Local Offer Live event for children with special needs

  27 February 2025

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  FAMILIES who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can join Local Offer Live next week to find out more about services that can help them.