Schools and education

Information on schools and centres in Cumbria

A list of school closures in Westmorland and Furness and Cumberland

Apply for a school place

Home to school transport

Early help information for professionals

Apply online to see if your child or children can get free school meals and clothing vouchers. In certain circumstances free school meals are available to families with no recourse to public funds.

School term and half term start and finish dates for this year and next year.

School organisation - making sure there are school places available

Cumbria virtual school is responsible for raising the educational standards of Cumbria's Children Looked After (CLA).

Adult learning

SEND Local Offer

Mental health guidance and advice for schools

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) resources for education settings

Outdoor education for children, young people and adults

Traded Services - Learning Support Service

Children's Services contacts in Westmorland and Furness

If your child has free school meals you can find and book free childrens' activities and events in the school holidays.

How to find out if you can get help with your childcare costs and where the childcare is in your area.