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Holiday activities and food programme
Over the December holidays, we are teaming up with schools, sports activity providers and community services to offer exciting activities as part of the Holiday and Activities Food Programme
Protect your child from illnesses this winter
Join our specialist panel of local doctors and health professionals on 24 January 2023
Scarlet fever / Streptococcus A
Information about Scarlet fever / Streptococcus A and what to do if your child is unwell
School and setting closures
Find out if schools are closed, for example because of weather conditions
Pupil benefits
Apply for free school meals, clothing grant and help with travel costs
Home learning and wellbeing resources
Resources and activities to support home learning and wellbeing
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
Child protection
What to do if you are concerned about a child's welfare, but remember you must always phone 999 in an emergency
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
Travellers
Education services and resources available to Travellers in Hackney
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
Coronavirus advice
Advice for parents and carers on the spread of the coronavirus