The following schools have informed the Council that they will be closed on Thursday 22 May 2014 as they act as polling stations for the European Elections:
For other days schools are closed, such as school term dates and training days, please view the school terms and holiday dates page.
York is gearing up for Walk to School Week, taking place from 19 – 23 May.
Twenty seven schools across the city are taking part in this year’s campaign to encourage even more children to walk, cycle or scoot to school.
Children aged five to 16 need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity that gets their heart beating faster than usual and they need to do it everyday to burn off calories and prevent them storing up excess fat in the body.
Regular activity is also important for adults and it is recommended that adults make sure they’re active for just 30 minutes each day, or 150 minutes a week.
The scheme is also targeted at families who normally take the car, and encourages them to consider walking or cycling to school instead.
Residents can find out more about changing the way they travel in York at: http://www.itravelyork.info/
Volunteers are leading the first community-based archive project , exploring the history of Lord Deramore’s Primary School, as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Gateway to History project by City of York Council’s Libraries and Archives.
One of the oldest state primary schools in York which opened its doors in 1856, Lord Deramore’s Primary School has kept its own archive collection including minute books, log books and photographs. The Gateway to History project has recruited three volunteers to take forward an innovative research project which is investigating the complete history of the school, including a special focus on the First World War to coincide with its centenary. In commemoration, the school will be transforming one of the classrooms into how it would have looked during the First World War, complete with desks and costumes.
With a YOzone card you can travel on many buses within the York area at a reduced fare. In addition to this, you will be entitled to lots of great discounts from retailers throughout the York area.
The YOzone 11-16 card is available free to any young person currently in secondary education (up to the age of 16) who lives or studies in the City of York Council area. Cards are valid until 31st August after your 16th birthday.
The new YOzone 16-18 card is available free to any young person aged 16-18 who lives or studies in the City of York Council area.
City of York Council is hosting one of its regular Information Events for anyone interested in finding out more about adoption next week (Monday 14 April).
The information events, which are help jointly with North Yorkshire County Council and East Riding Council, provide an informal opportunity to anyone interested in adoption to find out more about what’s involved.
The next information session will be held in York on Monday 14 April between 6.30 and 8.30pm. To book a place please call 01904 553525or email adoption@york.gov.uk
To visit the site go to http://www.yor-zone.org.uk/, follow us on twitter @yorzone or like our facebook page/YorZone.
City of York Council launched Yor-zone.org.uk last year, providing for the first time a single site where young people in York could access information about local services and opportunities. Whether it’s about things to do in York or information on a variety of issues such as volunteering opportunities and careers, the site provides a one-stop-shop for local young people.
Hob Moor schools
Industrial action by NUS members is expected to close several schools in York on Wednesday.
Several others – including Westfield and Hob Moor primaries- will provide reduced services.
The full list can be accessed by clicking here.
Would you like to help another family? Do you like having children around? If so, then City of York Council wants to hear from you.
The authority is looking to recruit carers to help with its Short Breaks Service, which provides regular short breaks to children and young people with a permanent and substantial impairment or illness.
Public Health England have released Child Health Profiles for City of York Council, which provide a snapshot of child health in the city.
The key findings from the report show that the health and wellbeing of children in York is generally better than the England average and that children and young people under the age of 20 make up 21.7% of the city’s population.
A major new childcare package to help millions of parents with the cost of living and give children the best possible start in life was unveiled by Nick Clegg today.
The new tax-free childcare scheme, announced by the Liberal Democrats last year, will be increased from £1,200 to £2,000 per child and the scheme will be brought forward to Autumn 2015.
This means that working parents earning at least £50 per week, will get 20% off the cost of childcare up to a limit of £10,000 for every child under the age of 12.
Those working part-time, on maternity leave or starting their own business will also be eligible for support with their childcare costs.
