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Phonics checkPhonics check is the test for children in Year 1 (and some in Year 2) to test their ability to decode words. There is a week in June when all children should be checked. Results are collected in immediately after this Phonics Check week. See below for more information.
/services/schools-data/data-collections-and-transfers/key-stage-data-collections/phonics-check/Household support fund
The authority has received funding of £6 million which we plan to distribute to households who are most in need and considered to be financially vulnerable. Applications are open for families to apply directly through the main city council website. Schools are able to act as professional referrers and can make a professional referral on a families behalf.
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View the latest communications from the council's leadership team.
/your-council/communications/Toothbrushing programme for schools
Children in Leicester have some of the worst rates of dental decay in the country. Poor oral health can have a negative impact on school readiness, self-perception, confidence and general health.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/toothbrushing-programme-for-schools/Increase in scarlet fever and chickenpox cases
We have been advised by the UK Health Security Agency of an increase in scarlet fever incidence and outbreaks in England.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/increase-in-scarlet-fever-and-chickenpox-cases/Be food smart
Resources designed to encourage children to eat a healthy and balanced diet.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/be-food-smart/National dental programme (5 year old children)
National dental survey about the oral health of 5 year old children which is taking place across the country.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/national-dental-programme-5-year-old-children/Children's mental health
Resources for schools to support children around mental health.
/community/local-authority-and-partner-initiatives/leicestershire-partnership-nhs-trust/childrens-mental-health/Quality inclusion team update
Updates from the quality inclusion team will be made available here.
/services/special-education-needs-and-disability-support-service/quality-inclusion-team/quality-inclusion-team-update/Monthly tabs data
Due to changes through GDPR we must ensure that the monthly tabs information (containing individual’s payroll data) is sent to you securely.
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