Families, children and learning

Information about schools and applying for school, support for families and children and special educational needs and disabilities.

Schools and learning
Find schools, apply for school, pay absence fines and get support for your child at school and outside of school.
Special educational needs and disabilities
Support for children who have special educational needs and disabilities, and their families. We call this our Local Offer.
Front Door for Families

Front Door for Families provides support and guidance for parents, carers, members of the public, young people and professionals.
Childcare and family support

How to find local services for families including childcare and childcare funding information.
Children's services

Health and social care services for all 0 to 19-year-olds (and up to 25 years for those with special needs).
Fostering and adoption

Find out about fostering and adoption in Brighton & Hove.
Adult education

We offer a range of part-time qualification and community learning courses for Brighton & Hove residents aged 19 and over.
Early education and childcare professionals

Information about jobs in childcare and early education, search for jobs or set up a childcare business.
Youth

Get careers advice. Find sport and entertainment opportunities. Get support if you're a student. Visit our ru-ok? section.
COVID-19 information for schools, nurseries and families

Guidance for education and early years settings. Information on testing and vaccinations.