Primary & Secondary Education
Primary & Secondary Education
Government Information
The central UK Government web site has extensive information on schools with detailed information on a wide range of related topics. Visit their site for more information on:
- Choosing a School
- Exams, Tests and the curriculum
- Your Child's Welfare at School
- Extra-curricular Activities
- Helping your child to learn
- Special educational needs
- School Life
www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/
Local Authority Education Departments
Barnsley LEA
Executive Director of Education Services,
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council,
Berneslai Close,
Barnsley, S70 2HS
Tel : 01226 770770
Fax : 01225 394011
Web Site : www.barnsley.gov.uk/education
Doncaster LEA
Executive Director of Education and Culture,
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council,
PO Box 266,
The Council House,
Doncaster, DN1 3AD
Tel : 01302 737222
Fax : 01302 737223
Web Site : www.doncaster.gov.uk/Learning
Rotherham LEA
Executive Director of Education, Culture and Leisure Services,
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council,
Norfolk House,
Walker Place,
Rotherham, S65 1AS
Tel : 01709 382121
Fax : 01709 372056
Web Site : www.rotherham.gov.uk
Sheffield LEA
Executive Director of Education,
Education Department,
Town Hall,
Sheffield, S1 2HH
Tel : 0114 273 5722
Fax : 0114 273 6279
Web Site : www.sheffield.gov.uk/education
Sheffield Children First
Children's Information Service (CIS) is a city-wide charity offering a FREE and fast service for parents, carers, and professionals. Provides up to date, accurate information and guidance about childcare, playcare, early years education and other children and young people's services as well as training and working in the childcare sector.
www.sheffieldchildrenfirst.org.uk
Children with Disabilities
See local authority sites above
For further help, support and information
Contact a Family
The Contact a Family website is for families who have a disabled child and those who work with them or are interested to find out more about their needs. This website tells you about getting information, advice and support nationally and in your area. Translated documents and multi language helpline.
www.cafamily.org.uk
Other
National Council of Voluntary Childcare Organisations
www.ncvcco.org
4 Children
The new name for the Kid's Club Network.
National charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children
www.4children.org.uk
Sheffield Children's Information Service
www.sheffieldchildrenfirst.org.uk
Local Life Barnsley
www.locallife.co.uk/barnsley/education.asp
Local Life Doncaster
www.locallife.co.uk/doncaster/education.asp
Local Life Rotherham
www.locallife.co.uk/rotherham/education.asp
Local Life Sheffield
www.locallife.co.uk/sheffield/education.asp
