About the Caring for Children and Young People pages

Are you thinking of getting a part-time job?
Information on part-time work for people over 13 years old, and examples of work you can do.
Bullying
Information and further advice details regarding bullying and Suffolk's anti-bullying strategy.
Chaperone licences
Information regarding chaperone licences and contact details for more information.
Children Missing Education
Children missing education information
Education Welfare Service
Parents have a legal duty to ensure their children who are of compulsory school age receive a full-time and appropriate education “either by regular attendance at school or otherwise” (Education Act 1996). The main task of the Education Welfare Service (EWS) is to ensure this happens.
Education Welfare Service School Attendance (Truancy)
Details about school attendance and truancy with contact details for more information.
Educational support for looked after children
This page explains about the Looked After Children Education Support Service, supporting the improvement of educational outcomes of children looked after by Suffolk County Council.
Help with the cost of going to school (Education awards and benefits)
Information about free transport to school, free school meals, discretionary school clothing grant and Education Maintenance Allowance.
Information for parents of children in part time jobs
Suffolk bye-laws for parents whose child is considering a part-time job.
Information on how to get a work permit
Informaion regarding work permits along with contact details for more information.
Performance licences
Further information and forms (PDF files) to be downloaded.
School Attendance and Penalty Notices (Information for Parents and Carers)
Information for Parents and Carers on School Absence and Penalty Notices. Reducing absence from school is a key priority both nationally and locally. In Suffolk the majority of parents ensure that their children attend school regularly.
Social Worker Emergency Duty Service
Information about the Emergency Duty Services
Teenage pregnancy
Information about the support for teenage parents.