Find information and support for families with school age children such as activities and events, how to stay safe online, mental health and more
Schools
Getting your child into education
How the education system works in England, and how to apply for a school place
School admissions and appeals
When and how to apply for or appeal a school place for your child
Finding a school
Search by name or postcode for a school in Northamptonshire
Help with the cost of going to school
Find information about school travel assistance, free school meals and pupil premium, and school uniform grants
Term dates
Term dates, training days and holidays for Northamptonshire schools and academies
Attendance support
Advice and information for parents about managing their children's education
Healthy children
Eating well
What you eat, and how much, is important for your health - eating well means having a wide variety of foods in the right amounts
Mental health support for children and young people
Find helpful apps, counselling drop-in session details and specialist mental health services for children and young people
Libraries
Join the library
Get access to free resources by joining the library service
Study Happy
Libraries offer study areas and free wifi all year round - in the lead-up to the exam period each year, libraries provide dedicated areas and additional resources to help students
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is held annually for 4 to 12-year-olds by Northamptonshire Libraries
More services and resources
Youth clubs
Find youth clubs and activity sessions in Brackley, Northampton and Towcester.
Find more youth clubs and groups on our community directory.
Get help for your child's learning needs
If you are worried about your child's learning, you should start by speaking to their teacher or preschool leader.
Most children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make progress with the help schools and educational settings can give from the resources they already have.
If you feel your child may need extra help, you can find out about getting help for your child's learning needs.
Services for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Some families know before their child is born that the baby is going to have a disability of some kind.
For other families, their child's special educational needs become known when assessments happen. Some children will cope when they are younger but will need more help as they get older.
Parents from Northamptonshire Parent Forum Group, Northamptonshire Down’s Syndrome Group and Sends4Dads have helped the Local Offer team compile information for parents.
To find activities, groups and support, search our Local Offer directory.
Children in employment and entertainment
Find out about work permit requirements, regulations and restrictions for children in employment and entertainment.
School nursing
School nursing teams are part of the NHS Children's 0-19 Services.
They provide health and growth screening, assessment, help and support to children and young people from 4 to 19 years old, and up to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities.
Bitesize learning
The BBC offers study support and careers advice.
Explore revision guides, exam quizzes, podcasts, study skills ideas and guides to future job opportunities.
Loving Angels Care (LAC) Northants
A support system for children and young people under 18 in Northamptonshire, focusing on individual care and the promotion of a positive, supportive environment.