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School Estate Strategy
The council has been working with schools under pressure due to a decline in pupil numbers
Pupil benefits
Apply for free school meals, clothing grant and help with travel costs
Child protection
What to do if you are concerned about a child's welfare, but remember you must always phone 999 in an emergency
Hackney 10x10 Programme
The Hackney 10x10 Programme is a new initiative to support every child in Hackney to achieve 10 amazing activities by the time they are 10 years old
Primary schools potential changes
Hackney Council is considering consulting on closing or merging six primary schools, as a direct result of the significant decrease in pupil numbers which has caused some schools to face serious and irreversible financial pressure
School and setting closures
Find out if schools are closed, for example because of weather conditions
Consultations
Public consultations relating to Hackney schools and settings
Response to Child Q
Hackney Education response to issues raised by the Child Q incident and action being taken by the Council and schools
Holiday activities and food programme
We are looking forward to the Winter edition of HAF set over the December and January school holidays
Part-time or reduced timetables
Information about part-time timetables and the notification process that schools should follow
Complaints procedure
Who to contact and what to do if you have a complaint about a school in Hackney
Supervised medication
Pupils who need to take their medicines in school must have written permission and instructions from their parent, guardian and/or GP
Children in care
Local authorities have a duty to promote the educational achievement of children in care
Attendance
Every child is entitled to an education. Find out what the law says about school attendance and authorised or unauthorised absences
Holidays in term time
You can only take your child out of school during term time if you apply to the head teacher in advance and there are exceptional circumstances
Pupil records
A pupil's educational record includes their academic achievements, other skills and abilities, pupil reports, and communications from teachers or other LEA employees
Traveller Education Service
The service works with Gypsy Roma and Traveller children and young people
Exclusions
Information about fixed term and permanent exclusions
Re-engagement Unit
This service provides support for children whose behaviour means they are having difficulty engaging with learning
Elective home education
Find out more about educating your child at home
Medical Needs Tuition Service
The Medical Needs Tuition Service provides one-to-one tuition to pupils in their home while they are unable to attend school
Child employment
Employers have a responsibility to ensure that children are registered with the Local Authority and have a work permit
Educational visits
Information about the educational visits available for pupils in Hackney