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Children and young people
Nottinghamshire is one of the largest local education authorities in the country, serving a population of over 700,000. The Children and Young People's Services department is working in partnership to improve the life chances of all 182,000 children and young people living in the county.
The new department has a particular focus on designing support services around children and families needs rather than around the needs of those who provide them. This means that the department has systems and processes that ensure the voice of children, young people and their families is heard and taken account of in planning and evaluating services.
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At school
Once your child is at school, what they learn is governed by the National Curriculum. In Nottinghamshire, we also provide a comprehensive range of out of school activities which aim to enhance the education your child receives.
Children receive statutory schooling until the age of sixteen, when they are faced with making a choice. Do they stay on at sixth form, move on to a college of further education or look for a job? We provide access to advice to help make the choice that’s right for them, and our student support service is on hand to provide financial support and assistance to students in further and higher education.
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Social care and health
We also have a responsibility to any child or young person whose health and welfare may suffer if they do not receive our help. These children are defined in law as children in need. We provide a range of support services to help them and their families, with the kind of help offered dependent on their situation.
Child Protection means protecting children from abuse. Child abuse of any kind is very serious and action must be taken quickly.
'Looked After' means children cared for by the local authority. These are services for children who cannot live with their own family, either temporarily or permanently. If you are leaving care or have recently left care, we can help you to become independent in many areas of your life, including offering support both personally and financially as well as with issues surrounding educationand work.
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Service standards
All the services we provide in relation to children and families are governed by standards which you can reasonably expect from us.
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FAQ's and contact us
We hope you will find the information you are after within these pages. If you can't find what you're looking for, try our frequently asked questions on learning and work or please contact us.
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Children and young people
