Welcome to the new Family Connect website

Family Connect is a free, confidential service providing, impartial advice, information, guidance and support on a full range of children's services available across the borough including childcare, activities, school admissions and finance.

Family Connect aims to ensure that families are getting the right help at the right time.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Education and training FAQ's

Answer:

Some parents choose to employ a private tutor.

Parents of electively home educated pupils must take full responsibility for their child’s education; no finance is available to support home learners.

You will also need to undertake responsibility for safeguarding checks for anyone you employ to work with your child.

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