Warwickshire Direct
Parents and guardians
Become a school governor
School Governors are the most important volunteers in education. They have a key role to play in making sure all pupils at a school receive the highest standard of education possible and are able to achieve their full potential.
Children, schools and families - library services
Joining the library is free and children can join at any age. A parent or guardian must give signed permission for under 16s.
Child employment
All school age children who work part-time must be registered with us. It is the responsibility of the employer to register all school age children working for them, and to carry out a risk assessment.
Children's centres
Information on the 41 children's centres and nurseries operated by us.
Children in entertainment
A child performance licence must be obtained if a child under compulsory school leaving age performs in theatre, modelling, sport and in licensed premises.
Children's University
An innovative project that aims to raise children’s self-esteem, achievements and aspirations through rewarding participation in out-of-school-hours activities.
Copy birth certificates
Order copies of birth certificates online, covering recent births or for historic research. Alternatively, you can order by post or in person.
Employment rights for working parents
If you are expecting a child or you already have children, this page will provide you with up to date advice and support on your rights as a working parent.
Family Information Service
The Family Information Service (FIS) is for Warwickshire families with children and young people aged between 0 and 20 years of age. We also provide information for professionals working with Warwickshire children, young people and families.
Financial help for families
The cost of bringing up a family can be a real worry for some parents. This page provides advice on the range of financial support you may be able to claim which could make a real difference to your family as well as advice on money management and dealing with debt.
Financial legal advice
The services and organisations listed below can provide families with independent legal information and advice.
Find a school
Find the location and contact details for schools, nurseries, special schools and colleges.
Free school meals
If you have children up to the age of 19 years in full-time education at a Warwickshire maintained school or nursery you may be entitled to claim free school meals, providing you receive a qualifying benefit.
Music tuition and instruments
Help and advice for parents interested in arranging music tuition for their children, including information on instrument hire.
Naming ceremonies
Naming ceremonies are not only for young babies, but may also be a celebration for older, adoptive and stepchildren, welcoming them into a new relationship with their new family unit and community.
Registering a birth
Your baby's birth must be registered within 42 days of the date of birth. Find information on how to register your baby's birth in Warwickshire.
Road safety advice for parents
From the moment you know you are pregnant, the time is right to start thinking about road safety.
School attendance
Information for parents on school attendance and absences.
School closures
There are a number of ways for parents to find out if their child’s school will be closed. This page gives more details on currently closed schools, along with details on how you can sign up for the council’s text and email alerts, tune in to your local radio station or follow Twitter for the latest information.
School complaints
From time to time, disagreements can arise between parents and schools. Find out about how to voice concerns and complaints against schools.
School exclusions
Exclusion is a very serious matter. This page gives more information on the types of exclusion.
School holiday and term dates
School holiday and term dates, including teacher training days.
School meals
What children eat is an important part of their learning experience; health and progress stem from their eating habits which are established in their formative years at primary school.
School place applications and changing schools
Apply for a place at primary and secondary schools, and information on how to transfer your child between schools.
School place appeals
If you are unsuccessful with you school admission process, you can appeal the decision.
Transport assistance for students aged 16 - 19
If you currently receive transport assistance to a school sixth from or college, and you will be starting your second or third year in September 2010, you can still apply for subsidised travel.
Transport assistance for students under 16
If you would like to apply for help with transport assistance you must meet the following criteria and then complete an application form.
Transport for Special Education Needs
Information on the eligibility for Special Education Needs transport help in Warwickshire.
Transport for students on medical grounds
Details on the eligibility criteria for this type of transport, and a downloadable application form.
Vacant seat scheme
If spare places still exist on school buses after entitled students have been accommodated, places may be offered to students not eligible for free school transport.
