Education and Learning

Welcome to the Education and Learning Page of the Children's Services Directorate

Director of Children's Services: Sharon Menghini

Herefordshire provides education for more than 24,000 pupils in 104 schools.

• 83 Primary Schools
• 14 High Schools (4 with 6th Forms)
•   4 Special Schools
•   3 Pupil Referral Units

The Children’s Service in Herefordshire has five principal priorities based on the Children Act 2004. Within these broad priorities there are a sub-set of aims that take account of national and local agendas for continuous improvement of children’s opportunities and achievements.

Being healthy

Children and young people are: physically healthy; mentally and emotionally healthy; sexually healthy; have a healthy lifestyle; and choose not to take illegal drugs.

Staying safe

Children and young people are: safe from accidental injury and death; safe from maltreatment, neglect, violence and sexual exploitation; safe from crime and anti-social behaviour in and out of school; and have security and stability and are well cared for. 

Enjoying and achieving

Children and young people are: ready for school; attend and enjoy school; achieve educational standards at primary school; achieve personal and social development and enjoy recreation; and achieve educational standards at secondary school.

Making a positive contribution

Children and young people: engage in decision-making, support the community and environment; engage in law-abiding and positive behaviour in and out of school; develop positive relationships and choose not to bully and discriminate; develop self-confidence and successfully deal with significant changes and challenges; and develop enterprising behaviour. 

Achieving economic well-being

Children and young people: engage in further education, employment or training on leaving school; are ready for employment; live in decent homes and communities; have access to transport and material goods; and live in households free from low income.

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