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2025/2026 schools block allocation to LeicesterAs you will be aware, funding for all schools is allocated to the Local Authority through the Schools Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). Schools' allocations are then determined using the National Funding Formula to set budgets for schools.
/your-council/communications/20252026-schools-block-allocation-to-leicester/Shaping future education
The first of our virtual roundtable discussions will take place on Friday 3 July, 9.30am till 11.30am. The discussions will take place on Microsoft Teams and we’ll need to send you a joining link.
/your-council/communications/shaping-future-education/DSP developments - briefing update
Leicester City DSP developments - briefing update from Kevin O'Brien, Interim Head of SEND.
/your-council/communications/dsp-developments-briefing-update/Great Big Green Week festival 2021
From 18-26 September 2021 (part of the run-up to COP26), communities across the country will join together for the Great Big Green Week. It will be the biggest occasion for climate and nature ever in the UK, and a festival of events is coming to Leicester!
/services/environment-health-and-well-being/sustainable-schools/upcoming-events-and-training/previous-events/great-big-green-week-festival-2021/Exclusions
Exclusions provides advice and support to schools and parents about the statutory procedures relating to suspensions and permanent exclusions.
/services/exclusions/Defibrillators (purchase scheme)
In view of the vital role that AEDs can play in saving the lives of pupils, staff and other users of school premises, the Department for Education is encouraging all schools to consider purchasing these devices as part of their first-aid equipment.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/defibrillators-purchase-scheme/Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha 2023
Guidance to support schools about managing pupil absence on differing dates of both religious festivals.
/services/education-welfare-service/eid-al-fitr-and-eid-al-adha-2023/British Army opportunities
The British Army are offering schools the chance to take part in some exciting opportunities in March 2022.
/community/british-army-opportunities/Update on penalty notices
Several matters relevant to the penalty notice process (updated February 2024)
/services/education-welfare-service/penalty-notices/update-on-penalty-notices/Vision support team
We Support children and young people with a visual or multi-sensory impairment.
/services/special-education-needs-and-disability-support-service/vision-support-team/