Council opening hours throughout Christmas Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
Apply for a school place or change schools Admissions guidance, how to change schools and appeal decisions. Apply for school transport Find out if your child is eligible for free school transport and how to apply. School term and holiday dates School term and half term start and finish dates for this year and next year. Financial support at school Find out if your child is eligible for financial support at school Home education Deciding to home educate means that you take full responsibility for all education and costs including any examinations. We are here to support you and are happy to discuss your decision or answer any questions. Virtual school for children in care Our virtual school team works with schools that children in care attend to make sure they reach their full educational potential. Child employment and work permits When a child can legally work, what type of employment they can do and how to apply for a work permit. Report a child not receiving education If you know of a child or children who you believe may be missing from education, you should report it to us.
Apply for a school place or change schools Admissions guidance, how to change schools and appeal decisions.
Apply for school transport Find out if your child is eligible for free school transport and how to apply.
School term and holiday dates School term and half term start and finish dates for this year and next year.
Home education Deciding to home educate means that you take full responsibility for all education and costs including any examinations. We are here to support you and are happy to discuss your decision or answer any questions.
Virtual school for children in care Our virtual school team works with schools that children in care attend to make sure they reach their full educational potential.
Child employment and work permits When a child can legally work, what type of employment they can do and how to apply for a work permit.
Report a child not receiving education If you know of a child or children who you believe may be missing from education, you should report it to us.