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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Our response to the coronavirus outbreak is continuing – and our focus is on keeping critical services running, particularly those supporting vulnerable people.

We’re also supporting residents, communities and businesses by bringing back services, where we can, in line with the latest Government guidance.

Find out more about the support and guidance available, and any changes to our services.

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Education and children

Find out about adult education, our education and social services for children and child employment.

Duty Line Numbers

If you have any queries or concerns, please call the following:

  • Family information: 0116 305 6545
  • If you are concerned for the safety of a child, please call Children's Duty First Response: 0116 305 0005
  • For EHCP or other needs, call SENA on: 0116 305 6600 or SENDiass: 0116 305 5614
  • For education psychological evaluations, call Educational Psychology: 0116 305 5100
  • For young children with needs, call Early Years SEND and Inclusion Team:  0116 305 7136 (lines open daily from 9:00 to 12:00)
  • For children missing education before the schools closed down or a child with medical needs, call Education and Inclusion Team: 0116 305 2071
  • For Autism Outreach, Visual/Hearing Impaired, call The Specialist Teaching Service: 0116 305 9400
  • For transport to school, call Transport Fleet Helpline: 0116 305 7573
  • General Enquiries call: 0116 305 0002
  • For school closures or concerns the Education Effectiveness Team: 0116 305 3365

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