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Schools' Extranet support

Please call us on 0116 454 1120 or email: schools.extranet@leicester.gov.uk.

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Could your school host a SEND unit / Designated Specialist Provision?

Expressions of interest are invited from schools to join the SEND Unit pilot. Find out more.

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Young voices / young researchers project with secondary schools

The University of Derby is working with two young researchers with disabilities to investigate the support for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Leicester City. Participating young people don’t have to have an EHCP and the research team are particularly interested in hearing from pupils in Year 8, 9 and 10.

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Designated specialist provision

The local authority is currently looking to develop DSPs for communication and interaction and in addition for social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) for both primary and secondary aged pupils.

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Statutory education, health and care (EHC) plans

This page is for schools, early years settings, colleges, other education and training providers, and professionals working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. It contains guidance on the statutory education, health and care plan processes, as well as electronic copies of the relevant forms which can be downloaded.

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Communications

View the latest communications from the council's leadership team.

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DSP developments - briefing update

Leicester City DSP developments - briefing update from Kevin O'Brien, Interim Head of SEND.

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Timesheets, mileage and expense claims

Additional hours, car mileage and expense claim forms

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Spare adrenaline pens and salbutamol in schools project

Leicester Hospital Charity with support from the Midlands Asthma and Allergy Research Association (MAARA) are funding the spare Adrenaline Pens in school and Salbutamol inhaler across the whole region (schools within Leicester and Leicestershire) from January 2025.

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Gorse Hill City Farm

Pupils can have a hands on experience with over 100 animals for them to meet and feed. As well as self-led tours we offer several activity based visits designed to link with the national curriculum. We can also tailor a visit to your needs and provide facilities and materials for any other aspect of the National Curriculum, for either a full or half-day visit.

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Chairs' in-box

This section is for Chairs and Vice Chairs of Governors and contains useful documents, procedures and resources.

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Useful websites

Useful websites recommended by the psychology service.

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