Schools and learning

• Apprentices: Don’t miss your chance to graduate this summer

  23 May 2024

  1 minute read

  APPRENTICES from across the city and county are being invited to graduate at De Montfort Hall this summer.

• Council to consult again on post-16 SEND transport

  22 May 2024

  2 minute read

  A new round of consultation will be carried out on proposals to end funding for school transport for young people aged 16 and over who have special educational needs and disability

• Pop-up pantries will ensure children don’t go hungry this half-term

  1 May 2024

  3 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester on benefits-related free school meals won’t miss out over the May half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by Company Shop and Leicester-based Samworth Brothers.

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

  16 April 2024

  1 minute read

  TODAY (16 April) is National Offer Day when children up and down the country learn which primary school they will attend from the 2024/25 academic year.

• Leicester libraries launch new app

  13 February 2024

  1 minute read

  A NEW app for Leicester library members is now available to download, making a catalogue of thousands of titles available to browse with a few taps on a smartphone.

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

  27 November 2023

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being reminded to sign up for a free programme of activities before Tuesday 5 December.

• Balance work with study on a part-time access to university course

  22 November 2023

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE who need a business degree to pursue their career goals can start their journey to university on a new part-time access course.

• Schools celebrate annual Grow Your Own Grub competition

  23 October 2023

  2 minute read

  SCHOOLS that have been growing their own grub have reaped the rewards of their green-fingered efforts at a celebration event.

• Awards scheme celebrates achievements of children in care

  13 October 2023

  1 minute read

  THE ACHIEVEMENTS of dozens of children in care were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery last night (Thursday).

• Green theme for this year’s Libraries Week

  26 September 2023

  2 minute read

  STORYTELLING, writing workshops and green-themed crafts are some of the free events taking place in Leicester’s libraries next week.

• Pop-up pantries will help ensure youngsters don’t go hungry this half-term

  19 September 2023

  3 minute read

  CHILDREN in Leicester on benefits-related free school meals won’t miss out over the October half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by local businesses.

• Time to play in Town Hall Square

  31 July 2023

  2 minute read

  YOUNG visitors to Leicester city centre can celebrate National Playday this week by taking part in a day of fun – and free – activities.