14-19 Curriculum
How to contact the 14-19 Team
14 - 19 Local Area Action Plan 2007/2008
Read the draft version of our latest 14-19 action plan here
Strategies and plans for the 14-19 curriculum in Warrrington
Welcome page for Wayahead Warrington and 14-19 learning
14-19 Learning - Local Developments
Information about Diplomas being introduced in Warrington schools
All about the reforms in 14-19 learning to help young people achieve their potential
A learning programme for young people who may not achieve their potential through GCSEs
Information about diplomas in Warrington
National Qualifications Framework
Information on the different types of qualifications available
All about secondary schools in Warrington which specialise in a specific subject
All about 'TRASH' - a performance written, choreographed and staged by young people in Warrington schools
Warrington 14 - 19 Newsletters
Read the Warrington 14-19 newsletters here
Details about the Cheshire and Warrington Online Prospectus
Children Not Attending School
Information about Alternative Education
Information about children who are missing education
Information for parents of children not attending school
Information on educating your child at home
Information for schools and children’s services professionals
Information on educating your child at home
Information for parents about education of traveller children
Curriculum
All about the National Curriculum for secondary school pupils
Information about the WGFL resource website for teachers and learners
Data Held About Your Child
Access to Records for Adult & Children's Social Services
Information on how to access your records if you are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, social care services
Information on Facts and Stats for Warrington Schools
Your rights to access information held about your child at school and by other agencies
How to access information via the Freedom of Information Act.
Educational Visits
Educational Visits Safety Policy
Information about safety on educational visits
Financial Support
Information for young people about the EMA, including eligibility and how to apply
Information about free school meals, eligibility and how to apply
Financial support for students - 2008/09
Information about learning opportunities for adults in Warrington
All about school budgeting and finance
School Uniform/Clothing Grants
Financial assistance for school uniform and clothing
Further Education
How to apply for copies of exam certificates from different award bodies
Information about further education and post 16 learning
Getting a Place
Early Years Development and Childcare
Information about the Warrington Borough Council Childcare Team
Information about applying for a primary school place for your child
Transfer to Secondary Stage of Education
Information about admissions to secondary school
Health and Wellbeing
Information about bullying in schools
Information about children with HIV
Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education
Information about drugs, alcohol and tobacco education for young people
Educational Psychology Service
Information about the Educational Psychology Service
Information for young people about referrals to the Educational Psychology Service
Information about headlice
All girls aged 12 to 13 are being offered the vaccine which protects against the two types of HPV which cause more than 70% of cervical cancers
National Healthy School Status (NHSS)
Information about National Healthy School Status (NHSS)
Lean on Me – a peer support programme
The services provided for pupils by School Health Advisers
Information about the School Health Service
Sexual Health Education in schools
Information about Smokefree Schools and the silver and gold award scheme
Information about teenage pregnancy
Vaccinations and Immunisations
Information about vaccinations and immunisations
Warrington Healthy Schools Team
Information about the Warrington Healthy Schools Team
International Students
All about international students and how they help Warrington pupils to develop their language skills
Jobs in Schools
Jobs in Children's Services - Support Staff
Information on Jobs in Children’s Services – Support Staff
Jobs in Children's Services - Teaching
Information on Jobs in Children’s Services - Teaching
Information on Jobs in Children’s Services – School Crossing Patrol Attendants
Work Experience in Children's Services
Information on work experience in Children’s Services
Working in Children's Services - Social Care
Information on Working in Children’s Services - Social Care
Working in Children's Services - Sure Start for All
Information on Working in Children’s Services – Sure Start for all
Lost Certificates
How to apply for copies of exam certificates from different award bodies
Nursery Education
All about the curriculum for 0 to 5 year olds and the Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage Consultants
All about Early Years Foundation Stage Consultants and what they do
Parental Concerns
Reasons why your child might need to be absent from school and what you should do
Explains how the complaints process works and who to contact
Information about the Education Welfare Service
Information about prosecuting parents of children who do not attend school
Parental Responsiblity and School Attendance
Why parents must make sure their children attend school
Information for parents about permanent exclusions
All about the consequences and actions that are taken if a child is late for school
All about the Board, including who is on it and how it is working to keep all local children and young people safe
Safeguarding Pupils, Safe Recruitment
How school governors help to ensure the safety of pupils through the safe recruitment of staff
Information about school attendance and how important it is for your child
Performance Information
Information on Facts and Stats for Warrington Schools
National Curriculum Assessments
Information about key stages and NCAs (formerly SATs)
Warrington Schools Performance
Inspection reports and the performance of schools in Warrington
Post 16 Learning
Information about learning opportunities for adults in Warrington
School Councils and Governance
School Councils and Governance
The responsiblities of school councils and how they help to build a caring school
School Governance and Inspections
What are Associate Members of a school’s governing body and how they are appointed
The different ways of becoming a school governor
Code of Practice for Local Authority Governors
The Code of Practice used by local authorities when they appoint Local Authority Governors of a school
Who are the Community Governors of a school and how you can apply to become one
Desirable qualities to become a school governor
The qualities needed to be an effective school governor
Who are the Foundation Governors or Foundation Parent Governors of a school, which schools have them, and how they are appointed
Governors Qualifications and Disqualifications
Information about eligibility to be a school governor
Who are the Local Authority Governors of a school and how they are appointed
Who are the Parent Governors of a school and how you can apply to become one
Safeguarding, Recruitment and Vetting
How school governors help to ensure the safety of pupils through the safe recruitment of staff
School Governance and Inspections
Information about school governance and inspections in Warrington
Information about school governors for all people in Warrington
School Governors - Categories of School Governors
Different types of governors and what they do
School Inspections for Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools
Information about school inspections and the role of school governors in the inspections
Who are the Sponsor Governors of a school and how they are appointed
Who are the Staff Governors of a school and who is eligible to become one
Warrington Governor Newsletter and Governor Training
Training and information for Warrington’s school governors
School Meals
Information about school meals for Warrington children
School News
The weekly newsletter for all schools in Warrington
School News Issue 01, 9 October 2007
School News Issue 02, 16 October 2007
School News Issue 03, 30 October 2007
School News Issue 04, 6 November 2007
School News Issue 05, 13 November 2007
School News Issue 06, 21 November 2007
School News Issue 07, 27 November 2007
School News Issue 08, 4 December 2007
School News Issue 09, 11 December 2007
School News Issue 10, 18 December 2007
School News Issue 11, 8 January 2008
School News Issue 12, 15 January 2008
School News Issue 13, 22 Jan 2008
School News Issue 14, 29 January 2008
School News Issue 15, 5 February 2008
School News Issue 16, 19 February 2008
School News Issue 17, 26 February 2008
School News Issue 18, 4 March 2008
School News Issue 19, 11 March 2008
School News Issue 20, 18 March 2008
School News Issue 21, 8 April 2008
School News Issue 22, 15 April 2008
School News Issue 23, 22 April 2008
School News Issue 24, 29 April 2008
School News Issue 25, 7 May 2008
School News Issue 26, 13 May 2008
School News Issue 27, 20 May 2008
School News Issue 28, 3 June 2008
School News Issue 29, 10 June 2008
School News Issue 30, 17 June 2008
School News Issue 31, 24 June 2008
School News Issue 32, 1 July 2008
School News Issue 33, 8 July 2008
School News Issue 34, 15 July 2008
School News Issue 35, 9 September 2008
School News Issue 44, 18 November 2008
School-news Issue 36, 16 September 2008
School-news Issue 37, 23 September 2008
School-news Issue 38, 30 September 2008
School-news Issue 39, 7 October 2008
School-news Issue 40, 14 October 2008
School-news Issue 41, 21 October 2008
School-news Issue 42, 4 November 2008
School-News issue 43, 11 November 2008
Schools
General information about childcare, plus an index of types of childcare, prices and safeguarding
Childcare in the School Holidays
Types of childcare available during school holidays
All about the Board, including who is on it and how it is working to keep all local children and young people safe
Terms and Holiday Dates
Information about holidays in term time, including parental responsibility regarding school attendance
School holiday dates
Transferring Places
Emotional Support for Pupils Moving up to Secondary School
Emotional support available to pupils moving from primary to secondary school
Transport
Advice on Booking ‘Stretch’ Limousines
Safety information: how to make sure the limousine you hire is from a legal and reputable company
The School Travel Plan aims to encourage better use of public transport, cycling and walking to and from school
A walking bus consists of 16 children walking in pairs, accompanied by 2 adults. This page gives information on how to set up a walking bus.
How to apply for pupil/student travel in Warrington
How to apply for assisted travel
Why walking to school can improve your health and make you feel better.
Guidelines for those wishing to operate a walking bus.
Visual and Performing Arts Education
Approved Tutor Status - Warrington Music Service
Explains Warrington’s Approved Tutor Scheme for professional music tutors and how to apply
How the council supports art in schools
Arts Events for Children and Young People
Information about regular arts events involving young people in Warrington
Calendar of School Arts Events
Details of a range of visual and performing arts events involving children and young people in Warrington
How the council supports dance in schools
How the council encourages theatre and drama in schools
Music instruments for pupils and students at school
Visual and Performing Arts Education
Visual and performing arts in Warrington schools and colleges
Warrington Artsmark Award Ceremony
Explains the Artsmark award and gives information about our ceremony for Warrington schools that have achieved it
Support for music education in Warrington schools
Warrington Music Service Ensembles
Extra-curricular opportunities for music pupils to play in larger groups
