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Leeds Primary School
2nd November 2017
1 min read

Applications now open for primary school places

Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s reception school place for next September. Parents and carers are being asked to visit the Leeds City Council website – www.leeds.gov.uk to complete an online application for their child’s primary school place, before the closing date of 15 January 2018.…
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Child Friendly Leeds Awards
26th October 2017
7 mins read

Youngsters take the lead in planning citywide awards

Children and young people take centre stage when it comes to putting on the city’s prestigious annual awards ceremony which celebrates the people who make Leeds truly child friendly. The Child Friendly Leeds Awards are the only city awards which are planned, delivered and hosted by young people. This year marks the fifth birthday…
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Baby Week Leeds
19th September 2017
2 mins read

Second Baby Week Leeds nurtures a best start in life

A week of events brought a South American idea to Leeds in a bid to help give all babies in the city the best start in life. Baby Week Leeds ran last week from 11-17 September 2017 with a six day schedule of conferences, workshops and fun activities for parents-to-be, new parents, and professionals.…
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James Wilson
12th September 2017
1 min read

Former X Factor star to attend special Breeze event in Pudsey

A former X Factor finalist will be in attendance at a special Breeze event held this week. James Wilson, who famously touched the hearts of millions with his battle to overcome nerves on the hit TV show last year, will be entertaining young people at Pudsey Leisure Centre on the evening of Friday, September…
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Leeds GCSE results
24th August 2017
2 mins read

Leeds GCSE students celebrate this year’s exam results

Young people across Leeds are celebrating their GCSE results with initial indicators suggesting 2017 is another successful year for many pupils in the city. Around 7200 year 11 pupils in the city are receiving their results today (Thursday 24 August) and, although the full extent of the results for Leeds won’t be known until later…
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Childcare
23rd August 2017
2 mins read

Only one week left to claim 30 hours childcare from September

Leeds parents are being warned they could miss out on the 30 hours early education entitlement from September if they do not apply for a voucher code by the end of this month. All three and four year olds are currently eligible for 15 hours Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) for 38 weeks of…
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A Level Leeds
17th August 2017
1 min read

A Level success for Leeds students

Young people in Leeds are celebrating receiving their A-level results today. Over 2900 Leeds pupils received their grades today and should all be proud of their achievements. Leeds City Council is still collecting results from across the city, but early indicators from sixth forms and academies show an increase on last year for average…
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Leeds Secondary School
16th August 2017
1 min read

Applications now open for Leeds secondary school places

Parents across Leeds are being reminded to get their applications in for their child’s secondary school place for next September. Although it is only early in the summer holidays, families with children starting secondary school in September 2018 can already start applying for their child’s school place. Parents and carers are being encouraged to…
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World Breastfeeding Week
3rd August 2017
2 mins read

Leeds backs being breastfeeding friendly

Breastfeeding in Leeds is being given a thumbs up as council leaders endorse World Breastfeeding Week. Following on from Leeds being declared a breastfeeding friendly city, people and organisations are being urged to back the ‘Sustaining Breastfeeding Together’ campaign for the week and celebrate the work being done in Leeds to make it a…
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Adel Beck
28th July 2017
3 mins read

Leeds secure children’s home is outstanding for second year running

Young people make exceptional progress at a secure children’s home in Leeds which has again been recognised as outstanding. For the second year running Ofsted inspectors have rated Adel Beck as outstanding overall, and this year, have agreed that the home’s leadership is also outstanding. The home provides secure accommodation for up to 24…
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Breeze has Talent 2017
14th July 2017
1 min read

Call-out for talented youngsters for Breeze auditions

A great opportunity for talented young people in Leeds is on offer at the public auditions for the 10th Breeze has Talent competition which will take place tomorrow. Leeds City Council is on the look-out for talented youngsters to audition for Breeze has Talent 2017, in partnership with White Rose Centre. This year the…
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Kirklees Council
13th July 2017
1 min read

Leeds and Kirklees Council partnership working

Leeds City Council Children’s services have been asked to enter into a formal ‘Improvement Partnership’ with Kirklees Council. On the recommendation of Eleanor Brazil, the Children’s Commissioner for Kirklees, Leeds City Council has been approached by the Department for Education to pilot a new model of support with Kirklees. Kirklees children’s services is currently…
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MindMate
6th July 2017
2 mins read

Schools awarded for commitment to health and wellbeing

Schools from across the city are coming together to celebrate their commitment to health and wellbeing at a special celebration event next week. Pupils from schools across Leeds will descend on the debating chamber at Leeds Civic Hall to receive awards for the Healthy Schools, Investors in Pupils and MindMate Champion programmes, as well…
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West Oaks SEN Specialist School and College
14th June 2017
2 mins read

Outstanding hat-trick for Leeds special school

West Oaks SEN Specialist School and College in Leeds for pupils aged 2-19 is celebrating its third outstanding OFSTED inspection in the last decade. Graded outstanding in both 2007 and 2012, the inspection on April 19th 2017 further validated the excellent practice and outstanding progress of the 234 pupils. The school is based on…
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Foster Carers
14th June 2017
1 min read

Celebrating foster carers in Leeds

A special event to celebrate Leeds foster carers who care for teenagers and young people takes place tomorrow. The event which has been organised by Leeds City Council is the first of its kind and recognises the support and invaluable commitment foster carers provide to teenagers and young people in Leeds. Around 180 delegates…
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