Apprenticeship information for schools
This information is about apprenticeships delivered by schools as employers....It is for:
Head teachers
School business managers
Bursars
This is not information about delivering apprenticeships to pupils....Apprenticeship levy arrangements for schools
View the information on levy for schools for:
Levy arrangements for different types of schools
Digital Account Service (DAS) access
Public Sector Duty arrangements
Meeting current and future skills needs in your workforce
The following links should contain all the information you need:
Department for Education: Guide to Apprenticeships for the School Workforce
Amazing Apprenticeships
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education: Apprenticeship Standards
Apprentice pay rates
LA maintained schools provide the same Terms and Conditions as core Council apprentices.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-information-for-schools/
Last updated: 29/09/2025 07:44:51
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Safeguarding
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child or young person up to age 18, please visit the Children’s Safeguarding page....There is information about how to make a referral, and what happens next.Visit Children's Safeguarding pageIf you are concerned that an adult over 18, who is vulnerable due to their disability, or age, may be experiencing abuse or neglect, please visit the Adults Safeguarding page. ... Ben DaviesService Director | Children and Families | Together for FamiliesThere are four key areas of responsibility for the Caldicott Guardian:Strategy and governanceConfidentiality and data protection expertiseInternal information processingInformation sharingThe Caldicott Guardian ensures that we meet high standards in handling personal information.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-homepage/
Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56
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Planning and Public Health
While access to the natural environment and reducing exposure to environmental hazards improve health and well-being....Improving access to the natural environment can;
increase physical activity opportunities
and social connectivity
Spatial Planning for Health (Public Health England, 2018) sets out three evidence-based ways to improve natural and sustainable environments:
reduce exposure to environmental hazards such as excessive noise and air pollution exposure
access to and engagement with the natural environment. ...Health and well-being features developers could consider:
reduce exposure to environmental hazards - this could be by reducing the risk of flooding, reducing excessive noise, and improving air quality
improving access to and supporting engagement with the natural environment - this could be by improving parks by adopting signage an adapting to climate change.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/planning-and-public-health/
Last updated: 21/07/2026 07:15:24
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Helpful links and more information for healthy relationships
For parents and carers
Videos and resources on the affect of arguing on children, from See It Differently
Resources on understanding the effects on your arguments children, from Relate
Resources to help resolve parental conflict, from Barnado's
Advice on splitting up or staying together, from Family Lives
Help on managing conflict in relationships, from Dad Info
Tips for healthy relationships, from The Live Well Campaign
Relationship support and advice, from Spark
A quiz to help you learn how to have more constructive arguments from Relate
A video on how to fix your relationship and when you should stop trying, from the BBC
A video on how to get on with your ex when you have to, from the BBC....Here are some websites that can help:
Advice, information and support if your parents have separated, from the NACCC
Advice and phone number for help with coping if your parents separate, from Childline
If you have any concerns regarding the safety or protection of a child
If you might be suffering from domestic abuse or violence:
Get help if you might be suffering from domestic abuse
A domestic abuse site and helpline specifically for men
An anti-violence charity for LGBT+ people
If you are thinking of separating or getting divorced
Info and advice, from The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service....Advice on sorting out the legal side of separation, from the Government.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting-page/supporting-healthy-relationships/helpful-links-and-more-information-for-healthy-relationships/
Last updated: 07/10/2025 08:51:16
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Homes for Ukraine: Information and support for guests
If you are a resident with friends and family in Ukraine and need information or support about what is happening you can contact the Ukrainian Embassy in London:Address: 60 Holland Park, London W11 3SJ United KingdomTelephone: 020 7727 6312Email: emb_gb@mfa.gov.uaWebsite: uk.mfa.gov.uaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ukraine.in.uk/Twitter: twitter.com/UkrEmbLondonWelcome guidesThe welcome guide on the UK government's website includes information on what Ukrainians need to know in the first few days, getting used to life in the UK including:how to find a homeaccessing essential public serviceshealthcarefinding workchildcareeducation servicesIt also includes specific information for those arriving on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.The Government web page Homes for Ukraine: Guidance for guests is also available in Ukrainian and Russian.Travel adviceFor official information on travel advice to and from Ukraine visit Move to the UK if you’re coming from Ukraine.Free train travel for UkrainiansThe UK...Rail Delivery Group are offering free travel to Ukrainian nationals travelling to the UK on National Rail services, to help them get to a safe place.Find out more on the National Rail website Guidance for parentsWith the situation ongoing in Ukraine, your children may be asking questions that you are unsure how to answer.If you have a child in a Cornwall school who is affected by the crisis, please talk to your child’s teachers about any concerns you have and the support you would like the school to provideNewsround, from the BBC’s CBBC channel, has trusted videos and reports about the war in Ukraine that have been produced specifically for childrenNewsround also has a section for children offering advice if they are upset by the newsPlace2Be’s educational psychologists have also shared advice about how to discuss war and conflict with children and young people – and how you can best support them at this difficult and worrying time.School admissionsUkrainian refugee children of school...Find out about school admissions on our Education for Ukrainians page.NHS servicesThe NHS have produced some guides to help refugees access their services.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/support-for-ukraine-host-families-and-sponsors/homes-for-ukraine-information-and-support-for-guests/
Last updated: 03/09/2026 11:50:20
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Penzance Registration Office
Register a birthGive notice of marriage or civil partnershipRegister a deathAlternatively, you can make an appointment over the phone by calling 0300 1234 181....Our phone lines are open:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 6pmWednesday from 10am to 6pmOpening hoursAppointments may be booked for the following times:Monday to Thursday between 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm The registration office is closed on FridayCeremony roomWithin our Penzance ceremony room in St John's Hall you may invite up to 50 guests (depending on your ceremony choice), which must include your witnesses and any photographer or videographer.Biodegradable confetti may be thrown once outside the building.Please note that only access support dogs are admitted into this building.For more information on booking a ceremony please see our Weddings in Cornwall page.Disabled AccessDisabled access is located through the main entrance on the ground floor which has automatic doors.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/cornwall-registration-offices/penzance-registration-office/
Last updated: 09/10/2026 10:13:04
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Further information about free school meals
Auto-Award is being introduced for the 2026/27 academic year.This new process will use information already held by us to identify pupils who may be eligible for FSM....Your child has been identified as eligible for FSM based on information we hold....Information on how to opt out will be included in the communication you receive.If you decide during the academic year that you would like your child to receive free schools meals, you can apply through the Parent PortalHow will I know if my child has been identified for Auto Award?
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-meals/further-information-about-free-school-meals/
Last updated: 09/07/2026 07:04:09
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Highburrow, Porthleven, TR13 9EU
Free car park
View location map
Permitted vehicles
Cars, motorcycles
Charges
No charge
Facilities and details
Facilities
Details
Number of spaces
12
Surface
Unbound
Secure car park
No
Car park opening hours
24 hours
Height restriction
No
Weight restriction
No
Lorries over 3500kg
No
Motorhome facilities or spaces
No
Suitable for touring caravans/trailers
No
Overnight sleeping
No sleeping or overnight camping
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/parking/cornwall-council-car-parks/highburrow-porthleven-tr13-9eu/
Last updated: 22/07/2026 09:04:01
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Information for practitioners
Our online platforms for practitioners provide:
products and services
training and event bookings
resources management
communication and news
Once you create an account, you get:
a single log in
our stop shop of services, training, management information and news
immediate access to resources and management information once you have purchased a service
communications are targeted at individual roles allowing users to focus on their needs
If you have any questions for a particular service provider, their direct contact details are provided on each service page....We have three platforms depending upon your role:
Early years
For childminders, early years settings, nurseries, and playgroups
Visit our Early Years platform
Schools
For all members of school staff and governors
Visit our Services for Schools platform
Commissioned services
For staff in organisations that we purchase services from in the private, voluntary and community sector
Visit our Provider platform
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/information-for-practitioners/
Last updated: 23/02/2026 16:17:06
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Cornish hedges
Introduction
A key characteristic of Cornwall’s landscape is its pattern of hedges....They are typically two independent stone walls to either side of a rab and earth core....Traditionally the stone used to construct these hedges relates to the geology of the local area.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/trees-hedges-and-woodlands/hedges/
Last updated: 27/05/2026 12:08:05
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