Education

The Education department works closely with and provides a wide range of support services for the county's primary, secondary, special, and nursery schools and units, their teachers and governing bodies.

Early Years and Childcare Information

Class	Early Years and Childcare Partnership Strategic Plan and Implementation Plan
Description	Current versions
Availability	Printed copy – by post or visit to County Hall Website (Strategic Plan)
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	Childcare
Description	Website of current childcare provision in Derbyshire; also offers current guidance and advice on looking for childcare provision / related job vacancies / leisure activities/ family support, etc
Availability	Website (opens in a new window)
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	User Information
Description	Introductory current information in the form of handouts, folders, etc about aspects of the Children’s Information Service. These are aimed at parents, employers, employees, volunteers, etc and cover topics such as Childminding, Nurseries, Pre-schools, Playgroups, Working with children, Recruitment, Funding, Careers in Childcare
Availability	Printed copy – by post or visit to County Hall Some of the information is on website (opens in a new window)
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Education Plans, Policies and Strategic

Class	Plans, Policies and Strategies
Description	Current plans, policies and strategies managed by the Education Department of Derbyshire County Council, including the LEA Inspection Report, the LEA Annual Report, the ICT Strategic and the Single Education Plan (SEP) and a summary document
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Adult Community Education / Youth Work

Class	Current Policies and Plans
Description	Includes Adult Learning Plan, Youth Service Plan
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	User Information
Description	Introductory current information about topics such as Duke of Edinburgh Award, Adult Education courses in Derbyshire
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	Student Support
Description	Current summary of available financial support for students in higher education
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Schools

Class	Current Plans
Description	Includes Asset Management Plan, School Organisation Plan
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	Complaints
Description	Current advice for parents about making complaints in respect of services provided by Derbyshire Education Service
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	Performance Information
Description	Most recent Key Stage 2 Derbyshire Performance Tables
Availability	Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry
Note	Other performance information about Derbyshire schools is published by OFSTED (opens in a new window) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) (opens in a new window)

Class	Derbyshire Education Service Directory of Contact Details for Schools and Colleges
Description	Current contact details
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	User Information
Description	Introductory current information about schools and their services. Includes general guides to primary and secondary education and information for governors. You can obtain a copy of the “Information for Parents” booklet, details of the current agreed school holiday days. There are also specific topics such as how to become a school governor and information about free school meals and the School Meals Service
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry

Class	Anti-Bullying Scheme
Description	Policies and plans
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall
Cost	Charged at commercial rate

Special Educational Needs

Class	Special Educational Needs – Current Policies and Plans
Description	Includes information on services including the Educational Psychology Service and other support services
Availability	Printed copy by post or visit to County Hall Website
Cost	Free – except in some cases where the Council prints off information specifically to meet an enquiry