Back to school information
With the start of the academic year just around the corner, here’s some useful information to help you and your child prepare for September.
Forming a Partnership with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Home Fire Safety Visits are available to those who need them the most and can be arranged via self-referral or referral from a Partner Agency.
Devon Wellbeing Hub – 100 referrals
Devon Wellbeing Hub has now supported more than a hundred colleagues since its launch on 31 March 2021.
Appeal to younger adults to get double vaccinated
Devon’s Deputy Director of Public Health, Tina Henry, has appealed to younger adults to get double vaccinated.
Childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
Parents and carers are encouraged to know the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as cases have started to rise in some areas.
Supermarket vouchers to help families buy food over the summer
Nearly 17,000 children across Devon have been sent supermarket vouchers ahead of the school summer break to help their families buy food over the holiday.
Families encouraged to rediscover summer with new guide
The government is encouraging families to ‘Rediscover Summer’ and get out and about to enjoy activities together after a year of missed opportunities.
New National Strategy for Autistic Children and Young People
The government issued the new national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England.
Parents Childcare Survey Summer 2021
We need your help to plan and make sure that there is enough childcare for you to work or train. Whether you use childcare or not, your voice counts!