Home-educating families can access a range of resources and opportunities. These include local libraries, sports activities and community groups.
Libraries
Libraries have a wealth of information and resources for home educated families. Families who register with the local authority can take advantage of a special library service arrangement. This provides home-educating families with additional rights when borrowing library books.
Information and resources the library can offer:
- Library services for 5 to 16 years of age
- Book Start
- Special Educational Needs
- Stories in other languages
- Summer Reading Challenge
Sport and physical education
We recognise the benefits of physical activity and sport for home-educated children.
Below are links to websites which you may find useful. The organisations listed are not linked to Cambridgeshire County Council. The list is not comprehensive and other opportunities may also be available.
- Living Better is the Active Partnership for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. It helps people across the region stay healthy and be more active.
- Sport England provides tips, advice and guidance on being active in and around your home.
- Cambridgeshire Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity access to physical education for children.
Living Better offers a range of funding opportunities and youth engagement programmes for young people.
Peterborough United Foundation
Peterborough United Foundation is the charitable arm of the Peterborough United Football Club. Peterborough United Foundation deliver projects across four key themes: Sports Participation, Social Inclusion/Community Cohesion, Health and Education. The Foundation offers inclusive sports activities for children and young people. These include football, cricket and rugby.
For more information visit About Us - The Posh Foundation.
Getting Ready for Change - year 6
During your child’s educational journey, there are times when significant change occurs. These changes are known as transition points. They align with key stages in your child’s development. Age 10-11 is one of these stages. To help families prepare for this, local NHS clinicians have created an online health questionnaire that can be your Getting Ready for Change checklist.
It is designed to help you review your child’s health and identify any areas where you might want more information or advice.
By completing the short questionnaire, you can support your child through this transition and help them Get Ready for Change.
Complete the Getting ready for change Year 6 questionnaire (opens cambspborocyphs.nhs.uk)
Please watch the Getting Ready for Change video for more information.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Child Programme. Call on 0300 029 50 50 or text 07520 649 887
Useful information
Rebuild, Share, Connect (RSC) is an inclusive group for ages ranging 13-17. RSC is a space for young people who are not in full time education to meet others who understand them. Our aim is to create a safe and calm environment. You people can bond and engage in activities designed by and for them.
Date: Fridays 1-3pm
Venue: Burleigh Hill Community Centre, Constable Road, St Ives PE27 3EQ. For more information contact: youth@stivestowncouncil.gov.uk
