We provide services to over 580 schools, including curriculum and management support and can provide advice, guidance and support to you on a range of schools-related issues.

We can assist you in finding a school place, school holiday dates, special educational needs and concerns and complaints about schools.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is responsible for providing school meals in Essex schools?
• What standards exist to ensure that the school meals provided are healthy?
• Where can I find out about home to school transport?
• Where can I find school holiday/term dates?
• What support does the County Council give to pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds?
• How do I express a concern or complaint about a school?
• What help can I get towards transport costs if I am a pupil over 16?
• How do I get free school meals?
• How are children with special educational needs identified?
• My child has special educational needs. Where can I get advice and support?
• Where can I find information about proposed new schools or proposed changes to existing schools?