Schools and learning

• Consultation planned on school term dates

  17 April 2026

  1 minute read

  PEOPLE will be invited to have their say on school term dates in Leicester, with two proposed options both retaining the usual mid-July start to the summer holidays.

• More than 96% of children get their first choice of primary school

  16 April 2026

  1 minute read

  MORE than 96% of children have got their first choice of primary school in Leicester.

• Young people Takeover Leicester and spend a day with decision-makers

  25 March 2026

  2 minute read

  YOUNG people in Leicester have spent a day with local decision-makers to find out more about their roles, responsibilities and priorities for the city.

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

  2 March 2026

  1 minute read

  THOUSANDS of children across the city will be offered places at secondary schools today (Monday 2 March) – with an increase in the percentage being offered their first choice.

• 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.