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Apply for a primary place

Apply for your child to start in reception year at primary or infant school or in year 3 at junior school

Apply for a secondary school place

Apply for a secondary place

Apply for your child to start in year 7 at secondary school, year 10 at a studio school or UTC or a middle or high school

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Apply for an in-year place

Apply for an in-year admission to move your child to a different school

Safeguarding

Child protection

What to do if you are concerned about a child or young person in Devon

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Children in care

How we are safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care

Children's centres

Children’s centres

Children’s centres offer advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0-8

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Domestic violence and abuse

Support for adults and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse

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Early years funding and help with childcare costs

Find out more about the range of support available to help with childcare costs

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Family Information Service

Find childcare and other services in Devon for children, young people and parents

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Family support

Information about the types of family support available in Devon

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Find a school or college

Use our search tool to find a specific school or college

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HAF providers map – Easter 2024

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is being delivered by a number of different individuals and organisations across Devon. If your child is eligible to access the programme, simply search for a provider in your area, have a look at their listing to see what they’re offering, then when you’re ready, book a place with Continue reading →

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Help with childcare costs for school-age children

Funding for childcare for school-age children

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Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Holiday support for 5-16 years who are eligible for and receiving benefits-related free school meals

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Our top ten tips for workers

These tips are designed to help young people understand what workers and other adults should be doing for them, and help adults to recognise what is expected of them. The two lists have been created by young people across Devon as part of our restorative practice approach. There is one set of tips for children Continue reading →

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Paying for childcare

Factsheet with details of help with childcare costs

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REACH

REACH (Reducing Exploitation and Absence from Care or Home)

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School admissions

Apply here for a place in a mainstream state primary or secondary school

School transport

School and college transport

Free school transport, school transport guides

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School attendance and legal proceedings

Attendance improvement team, including information about school attendance

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School nursing

School nurses provide information and support to Devon based school aged children and their families.

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School term dates

School term dates for the current and future academic years

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Stand Up Speak Up

Information about the Children in Care Council and having your say if you are in care or a care leaver

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What we do

More details about what the Public Health Nursing Service does and how it can help.


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