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NEARLY 18,000 responses have been received from people sharing their views on when school holidays in Leicester and Leicestershire should fall.

FAMILIES in Leicester who have children due to start primary, junior or secondary school next year can apply online for a school place from tomorrow (Friday 10 September).

THE city council has won a national award for its work with parents and young families.

STUDENTS in Leicester have been finding out what job opportunities are available to them locally thanks to an internship scheme being run by Leicester City Council, De Montfort University and the University of Leicester.

A WARM and welcoming place where people can meet and learn new skills is reopening in Leicester next week.

CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who receive free school meals are being invited to sign up for a free programme of activities over the summer holidays.

A NEW city centre youth hub to help get young people into jobs, education and training has opened its doors.

TWO special schools in Leicester are set to expand.

CHILDREN in Leicester who normally have a free school meal won’t miss out over the half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by Leicester City Football Club and Leicester-based Samworth Brothers.

People are being asked their views on when school holidays in Leicester and Leicestershire should fall.

A VIRTUAL event taking place next week will showcase the support available locally for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A SCHEME to help schoolchildren swap car journeys for walking one day each week has been getting into its stride in one Leicester neighbourhood.